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
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.