widened body (15 mm at each side) to accommodate the 225/45R17 tyres. Most models have six-speed manual transmissions; whilst a smaller number of other models use the Selespeed automated manual system. In total, 5,029 147 GTAs were built, 1004 of which were Selespeeds. London-based after market tuner Autodelta has produced a "bored out" version of the GTA, sporting a 3.7 litre V6, producing , and a split axle differential gear for the front wheels. Autodelta has also made a Rotrex supercharged version, producing . Engines Connect Connect is an onboard information system: an onboard telematics system located in the central console that via its monitor gave access to satellite navigation and hands free GSM phone as well as allowing the user to adjust radio and CD player settings. Reception The handling of 147 was praised in some reviews, in spite of criticism regarding the light (sensitive) steering, which makes some drivers feel less involved. However, light steering does help during parking maneuvers. Other criticisms of the 147 included a cumbersome gearshift, unsupportive seats, and the lack of interior space compared to its rivals. The car was noted for its pleasant engine note. The 147 suffers from fairly poor resale value in Great Britain. The 147 GTA and 147 Autodelta GTA have been road tested by Jeremy Clarkson, and featured on television show Top Gear, with a power lap around the track by The Stig. In his review of Autodelta 147 GTA car for The Sunday Times, Clarkson described the acceleration as "Ferrari throttle? Forget it. When you stamp on the accelerator it's like you've hit the Millennium Falcon's hyperdrive. Awards The Alfa Romeo 147 won over twenty awards including: The European Car of the Year in 2001; Das Goldene Lenkrad ("The golden steering wheel", BILD am SONNTAG – Germany) in 2000; Auto Europa 1 (Panel of engineers, drivers, and journalists headed by Auto Bild – Germany) in 2001; Trophées du design (Automobile Magazine – France) in 2000; and Carro Importado do Ano no Brasil – (Brazil Import Car of the Year) in 2002. Motorsport In Europe, there was a one-car racing series, European Alfa 147 Challenge for Alfa 147 Cup race cars starting from 2003. In 2005, this series ran alongside the World Touring Car Championship, winner of the season of 2005 was Irish driver Eoin Murray. The car used on the series was the Alfa 147 Cup producing from