In Norway, a wild Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV with a 3.2L V6 Busso boosted to 625 hp!

Norway may be one of Europe's exemplary countries in terms of electrification and virtuous mobility, but it's also home to a few car nuts. As proof, Norway hosts a competition called "Corsa Italiana". As its name suggests, this championship brings together "youngtimer" Italian cars, some of which are highly prepared. Ruud Morten's Alfa Romeo GTV is a perfect example.

Patchwork of custom-made parts

Ruud Morten had the GTV coupe built in the late 2000s and used it for many seasons, both on the track and in the snow. This GTV retains its hull, but everything inside has been modified and optimized, with parts sourced from a host of English, Scandinavian and Polish suppliers. A true Alfrankenstein!

The drivetrain uses Alcon 4-piston front brakes on 330 mm discs, XYZ 6-piston calipers on 330 mm discs at the rear, and Ferodo competition-spec brake pads. The suspension retains the standard de Dion axle, but modified for increased camber. The front strut is taken from the Volvo V70/S80, with custom upper and lower A-arms.

The interior is totally uncluttered and dedicated to racing, with minimalist equipment, including an ignition switch and LCD speedometer, which is something of a necessity with a sequential gearbox. The aerodynamic kit includes fiberglass front spoilers from British company Alfapanels, wheel arches from PBC Composit Sweden and Lexan windows.

An unleashed Busso engine

The good news is that there's no "swap" with a Holden or Honda engine, as the madmen of Time Attack and stock car racing in Australia sometimes indulge. It's an Alfa Romeo V6 that takes its place in the beast, longitudinally mounted like the original version, but it's not exactly the same engine. Unlike the original 2.5-liter engine, the Super-GTV is powered by a Busso 24V 3.2-liter V6 taken from an Alfa Romeo 147 GTA. Tuner RR Motor used a modified version of the GTV's original crankcase to facilitate its adjustment in rear-wheel drive configuration.

Mechanical modifications include the installation of a turbocharger from American manufacturer Comp Turbo (model CT3B 62-67 for those interested), mounted with a pair of custom exhaust manifolds that extend to the front of the engine compartment. The aluminum radiator has been mounted at the rear: to allow air to pass through, the rear hatch has been modified to create a wide upper slot, and 2 further large air intakes have been added to the side windows. An engine management system ensures that everything works together.

The result? 625 hp at the rear wheels and well over 950 Nm of torque. Enough to burn rubber fast! The videos speak for themselves: Morten Ruud's GTV has been transformed into a muscle car and is pushing like hell!