traction control, not available for 2.0 TS Base model. New engines were introduced: 2.0 JTS with direct petrol injection and 3.2 V6 24V allowing top speed. By the end of 2004 production ended at Pininfarina's plant. Some cars were still available for purchase until 2006. Characteristics Engines The engine range included of the GTV and Spider included the in-line 4-cylinder: 1.8-litre 16-valve () 2.0-litre 16-valve Twin Spark () as well as the V6: 2.0-litre 12-valve turbo () 3.0-litre 12-valve () 3.0-litre 24-valve () 3.2-litre 24-valve (). The turbocharged 2.0-litre V6, called V6 TB, was developed because of Italy's fiscal policy imposing a higher sales taxes on cars powered by engines with a capacity of more than 2.0-litre. It is basically a sleeved-down version of the 3.0-litre V6 engine. The turbo provided extra power while avoiding the higher tax. Both the 12-valve V6 engines have a redline of about 6,500 rpm, while 16 and 24-valve engines have 7,000 rpm. The 2.0-litre 16-valve Twin Spark engine of the 2.0 TS model was based on the Fiat SuperFIRE-family block, featuring an Alfa Romeo-developed cylinder head with two spark plugs per cylinder. Variable inlet cam timing, which allowed for 25 degrees of variation, was designed to improve torque and give a more linear power delivery. In addition, this engine has two belt driven balance shafts rotating at twice the engine speed, to eliminate engine vibrations. The base 1.8-litre engine did not feature balance shafts. The TS was the best-selling version of the GTV and Spider. CF2 and CF3 engines have plastic valve cover and variable-length intake manifold. At its time, the 3.2 V6 24V GTV was fastest road going Alfa Romeo, capable of 0–100 km/h in just over six seconds and a top speed of . The last restyle of the GTV in 2003 saw the introduction of new 4-cylinder engines, in the form of the 2.0-litre JTS, with a power output of and featuring direct fuel injection, similar to systems used on diesel engines. The JTS engine uses only one spark plug per cylinder but retained variable-length inlet manifold and variable valve timing on intake camshaft. Specifications *performance values for GTV, unless otherwise stated **top speed with aerokit + for all, + for 3.0 V6 24V Fuel economy *factory data Equipment The GTV/Spider was equipped as standard with power steering, driver and passenger airbag, automatic air conditioning, front seatbelt pretensioners, Bosch ABS (with