Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

vs

Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione

Italy vs Italy — 1967 vs 1987

Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV (1967)
Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione (1987)
Specifications
1750 GTV75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA
Horsepower118 hp155 hp
Torque123 lb-ft167 lb-ft
Engine Size1,779 cc1,779 cc
0-60 mph9.0 sec6.5 sec
Top Speed118 mph137 mph
¼ Mile16.5 sec15.0 sec
Weight2,249 lbs2,381 lbs
Wheelbase2,340 mm2,510 mm
Length4,110 mm4,380 mm
Units Produced44,269500
Original MSRP$4,350
Value (Excellent)$80,000$150,000
Collectibility7/108/10
Rarity5/108/10
The Verdict

The 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA emerges ahead in most objective measures, offering more power, quicker acceleration, higher top speed. The 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV counters with lighter weight, better value, but the numbers favor its rival. Still, both are remarkable machines, and the final choice often comes down to which driving experience speaks to you.

Overview

Within the Alfa Romeo stable, the 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV and 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA represent different approaches to performance and purpose. Both carry the Alfa Romeo badge, yet each carves out its own distinct identity. The 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA holds a clear advantage in raw power with 155 hp compared to 118 hp, a 37-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV uses a Inline-4 DOHC displacing 1,779 cc, while the Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione relies on a Inline-4 DOHC 8V Turbocharged with 1,779 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA edges ahead at 6.5 seconds versus 9.0 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 500 units built, the 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA is considerably scarcer than the Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV's 44,269 examples.