We love showcasing the championship race cars on this website Alfa Romeo and the Italian Intermarques Championship (ARIIC), particularly the “Modified” category, which lets these wild Alfa enthusiasts try out some crazy stunts! This Alfa Romeo GTV 916 It has a very long history in the Alfa Romeo UK Championship and was considered one of the fastest front-wheel-drive cars on the British circuit in the 2010s. Three drivers have taken the wheel: Roger Evans, Graham Seager, and now Gareth Haywood.
Getting Started with a Modified Busso
The car was originally developed and raced by Roger Evans, a leading figure in the Alfa Romeo UK Championship, known for his extremely radical modifications developed in collaboration with Revs Italia and his company, Peak Alfa. We have previously covered some of his most daring modifications, including an Alfa Romeo 164 Bimotore and a 164 race car, which he entered himself in the 1990s. He currently still races in the Modified class with an Alfa Romeo Giulietta fitted with a Maserati V8 engine ! Here, too, this monster didn't escape our curiosity.
This GTV 916 was originally powered by a Busso V6 whose displacement was increased to 3.8 liters; it began its racing career in 2005 and quickly racked up a few victories. In 2012 and 2013, Roger Evans won the championship, partly thanks to the GTV 3.8, although his main weapon at the time was a 147 GTA.
The Mystery of Power
Graham Seager took over the GTV V6 in 2013 and completely refurbished it. The main change was the return to a “classic” 3.2-liter displacement. It features upgraded internal components, a free-flow exhaust system, and, most notably, a Rotrex supercharger with a front-mounted intercooler and an oil cooler. The exact specifications and power output were never disclosed, but the GTV was estimated to produce 400 ch. With that much power and a weight of just 1,100 kg, it’s a very fast car. To make this front-wheel drive more effective, a Gripper limited-slip differential was installed to control the powerful torque available.
A more aggressive look
According to the regulations, the bulkhead, windshield, and engine must all remain in place, and the monocoque must remain stock. But the car has been given an aggressive look, with carbon-fiber doors, hood, and trunk, and fenders and spoilers that greatly enhance aerodynamics. These wide rear wheel arches, designed to accommodate the 10 x 18 wheels, can be removed for track tuning. Finally, at the front are six-piston Alcon calipers and at the rear, four-piston Brembo calipers, with a hydraulic sway bar that can be adjusted from inside the cockpit.
The Championship in 2015
This GTV was almost on par with Barry McMahon’s very fast 156 TBi, finishing ahead of several GTAs and 156 Modifieds. Seager claimed three victories in 2014, finishing 3rd in the overall championship and 1st in the A1 class. In 2015, he claimed eight class victories and clinched the overall title. The GTV was then entered sporadically, racking up a few more class victories before being retired. The car saw little racing action between 2016 and 2020, reliably competing in only 12 select CSCC Modern Classics events during that period, and was used for hill climbs and sprints from 2020 to 2022.
The Return!
The most recent driver, Gareth Haywood, brought the car back to competition in the Modified class. The most noticeable visual change is a taller rear wing. In 2025, at Silverstone, he finished second behind Barry McMahon, setting a fastest lap time that was quicker than several modern “Modified” cars.
Even though the GTV has seen changes in its specs and drivers over the past twenty years, this “dynasty” of cars has racked up several class titles, dozens of podium finishes, numerous race wins, several top-three finishes in the overall championship, and a nearly legendary status in the Alfa Romeo Championship UK. In the British paddock, it is often cited as one of the fastest, most spectacular, and loudest front-wheel-drive Alfas in the championship’s history.
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