Now that ALFA Romeo has torn up the Fiat group rule book with the 8c Competizione, let's get ready for a 159 GTA with a Ferrari/Maserati derived V8 engine. Though nothing said at the Geneva Motor Show (just held) the rumor mill is touting this as the M3 beater. See:
http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/434/alfa-romeo-159-gta-test-mule (http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/434/alfa-romeo-159-gta-test-mule)
http://jalopnik.com/cars/gta/spy-photos-alfa-romeo-159-gta-for-real-272217.php (http://jalopnik.com/cars/gta/spy-photos-alfa-romeo-159-gta-for-real-272217.php)
Cheers and God bless,
Magnum