Alfa Romeo brings back the historic 33 Stradale as an ultra-exclusive supercar.
With over 110 years in the automotive industry, Alfa Romeo has earned a reputation for making some of the most beautiful Italian cars in history, continuously igniting the passion of enthusiasts across decades. One of the greatest icons in Alfa Romeo’s history is the 33 Stradale, the roadgoing rendition of its Tipo 33 race car, a legend for its motorsport success and its beauty alike.
The 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale was built as a highly-exclusive limited edition supercar. Only 18 examples were made, and one remains at Alfa’s Museum in Arese, Italy, as one of the greatest masterpieces in its rich and storied history. In August 2023, Alfa Romeo revived the legend of the 33 Stradale, unveiling a stunning modernized recreation of the original that remains faithful to its legend of being an exclusive, high-performance supercar.
Only 33 examples of the new 33 Stradale will be made, and all of them have already been spoken for. A true “fuoriserie” (custom-built) creation, the handcrafting of the supercar will take place at the storied coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. The introduction of the new 33 Stradale marks Alfa Romeo’s first time creating such a car in over 50 years. Developed at its new “Bottega”, which is inspired by Renaissance workshops and 1960s coachbuilders, the 33 Stradale goes beyond being a recreation of a historical icon, fully embracing traditional Italian automotive excellence, with F1 driver Valtteri Bottas lending a hand towards the tuning and development of its performance.
The new Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale’s power comes from a longitudinally mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, an evolution of the engine seen in Alfa’s current pinnacle performance models, or an optional fully-electric configuration. The former sends 620 horsepower through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to the rear wheels, while the latter promises more than 750 horsepower.
Its design matches the striking silhouette of the racing-derived original, while adopting a futuristic look in line with Alfa Romeo’s latest design language. Dramatic butterfly doors and a large wraparound sunroof give the driver aircraft-like visibility, while phone dial-style wheels add an unmistakably classic Alfa look. Two trims, Tributo and Alfa Corse, will be available, and the Alfa Romeo “Bottega” will work with clients to create each car as a one-off, bespoke collector’s masterpiece.
Deliveries of the new 33 Stradale are beginning to take place, after Alfa Romeo brought the new exclusive supercar to Nardò for testing in November 2024. There, the manufacturer was able to confirm a top speed of 207 mph for its new car, as well as a 0-60 time of under three seconds. Other testing sessions showed that, thanks to carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo, and a built-in Alfa Romeo brake-by-wire system, the supercar comes to a halt from 62 mph in under 108 feet.
With a rich history consisting of some of the world’s most coveted and celebrated sports cars and racing machines, a new performance vehicle on the level of the 33 Stradale has been long overdue from Alfa Romeo. Reviving the venerated nameplate with an innovative supercar boasting the same exclusivity, artisan craftsmanship, and dramatic looks of the original, the 33 examples of the new Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale are set to hit the road and turn heads very soon.
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