Alfa Romeo Busso V6 engine: a farewell to an icon
We look at the expansive history of Alfa’s Busso V6 engine and why it’s going to be missed
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When you think of Alfa Romeo, the first thing that springs to mind may be ‘beauty’ and ‘style’ but a hidden gem behind Alfa’s success – one the Alfisti know full well – is the iconic Alfa Romeo Busso V6.
Originally developed in the early 70s by Giuseppe Busso, this legendary lightweight 2.5-litre engine helped to make the Italian brand what it is today.
Having sat in cars such as the SZ, GTV6 and 166, it’s no secret this is a superb-sounding, and high-performance unit – not to mention its effortless character, and just look at the thing.
We take a deep dive back in time to look at this hero of an engine and look to the future, where sadly, an Alfa V6 engine will be no more.