Alfa Romeo considered upgrading the Alfetta sedan in 1979 since its German competitors started to get stronger and stronger, and the French cars that became better.

After two years on the market, the Alfetta GTV received an update that didn't change it significantly but made it a better car and more appealing to those looking for a sporty coupe with four seats.

Alfa Romeo introduced the Alfetta in 1972 and, two years later, the carmaker introduced the fastback coupe version for it, the GT. It was the beginning of a beautiful motorsports page.

Alfa Romeo introduced the Alfetta range in 1972, evoking the name of its former Formula 1 racer, the Alfetta 159.