Chunky alloy wheels...
Chunky alloy wheels and a revised front bumper pick the newcomer out from lesser models. Its larger grille improves air flow to keep the uprated engine and brakes cool, while wire mesh gives it a purposeful look.
At the back, changes include a revised rear bumper, which houses four tell-tale exhaust pipes. Theyň€™re likely to be fed off a tweaked version of the brandň€™s 260bhp 3.2-litre V6 engine.
With more power on tap, the GTA should storm from 0-60mph in six seconds. To avoid the unruly handling that characterised the previous 156 GTA, the hot saloon will boast Alfaň€™s Q4 all-wheel-drive set up.
Alfa chief Antonio Baravalle said: ň€śWe donň€™t need rear-wheel-drive to become a worldwide brand.ň€ť But he admitted that the door was open for the forthcoming 8C coupé to gain the sportier rear-drive set-up, as the firm plans its long-awaited US comeback in 2009.