The 1996 International Touring Car Championship once again witnessed Opel, Mercedes and Alfa Romeo all competing at the highest possible levels of technology. Alfa Romeo just missed the title by 9 points in the last race after being neck and neck with Opel. From Hockenheim to Suzuka, 13 races of 2 heats each on tracks around the world; Alessandro Nannini, the spearhead of the Italian team, took the top step of the podium seven times being the overall driver who won the most.
Engine: V6 at 90°
Capacity: 2499 cc
Max.power output: 490 bhp at 11,900 rpm
Max.speed: 300 km/h
Weight: 1060 kg
Chassis: steel single-body with integral roll-bar, rear tank housing in composite material
Gearbox: semi-automatic, control/levers on steering wheel, 6 speed + REV
Transmission: 4 driving wheels; 3 electronically powered differentials; clutch in carbon
