Alfa Romeo’s Sultry 33 Stradale Debuts as 462 kW V6 or EV

Did we expect anything less? Alfa Romeo have blown the automotive world away with their all-new 33 Stradale which will only have 33 units produced – all of which have been sold and can be had in either fossil-fuel-powered flavour, or as an EV. 

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As we expected, Alfa Romeo has rebirted the 33 badge for their newcomer supercar. This is in fact what Alfisti have been waiting for although the model will be produced in highly limited numbers like the original with which it shares its name.

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Undeniably sharing its silhouette and styling cues with its late 1960s predecessor, of which only 18 were crafted, the contemporary 33 Stradale still features a mid-engined design. The retro-inspired body will be painstakingly handcrafted by the artisans at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera – the same coachbuilders that have worked with the brand for years and brought the 8C-based Disco Volante to life. This marks the second instance in recent history where Alfa Romeo has received a completely bespoke coachbuilt body, following last year’s Giulia SWB Zagato.

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In contrast to its ancestor, the modern-day 33 Stradale is somewhat less exclusive, as Alfa Romeo plans to produce 33 of these vehicles. All of which have already been reserved after a private viewing event on the 11th of September last year. Each car will be a “unique and unrepeatable work of art,” meticulously crafted by a dedicated team, offering an array of customization options.

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Owners can choose their own custom VIN number, comprising eight hand-selected digits, which will also be prominently displayed on the centre tunnel. Featuring butterfly doors, this high-end Alfa Romeo boasts a carbon fibre monocoque, an aluminium H-frame, and a roof fashioned from a combination of these materials. Even the window frames are constructed from carbon fiber, with the rear glass being substituted with polycarbonate.

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Jumping inside, and the 33 Stradale boasts two distinct themes: Tributo and Alfa Corse. While the former pays homage to the classic car, the latter exudes a sportier character. The cockpit-style interior incorporates leather, carbon fibre, aluminium, and Alcantara materials while faithfully preserving the essence of its 1960s predecessor.

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In terms of powertrain, this is where things get interesting. Many expected this to be a re-bodied Maserati MC20, sharing the same underpinnings with the Italian sibling however the twin-turbocharged 3,0-litre V6 engine is rumoured to be an evolution of Alfa Romeo’s own potent 2,9-litre V6 which features in the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models. Power comes in at 462 kW while torque figures have not been listed but are expected around 600 N.m (if the Quadrifoglio, Giulia GTA/GTAm, and the previously mentioned Giulia SWB Zagato are anything to go by). Shifting is handled by an eight-speed dual-clutch DCT which is channelled to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential

Even more interesting, buyers can also opt for the sultry supercar to be motivated by a 560 kW electrified powertrain with 1 350 N.m. Range for the model is similar to the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore at 450 km on a WLTP cycle. It is suspected that it features the same EV powertrain from its Trident-badged counterpart but this is not confirmed.

Both V6 and EV models are poised to sprint to 100 km/h from a standstill in under three seconds and onwards to the top speed of 333 km/h. We know which flavour we’d have ours in, what about you?

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