20 September 2002: The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA which will arrive in Ireland next year will be the pride of place on the Alfa stand at next week’s Paris Motor Show.

The car features the same engine as now powers the GTA in the 156 model, and the 147 GTA is aimed at the same - albeit limited in Ireland - market of the Volkswagen Golf R32, Honda Civic Type-R and Ford Focus RS.

A 147 with the latest 140bhp JTD engine will also feature on the stand.