Alfa’s new supercar has hit over 330km/h in testing, reaching its targeted top speed.
The limited run supercar is a tribute to the vehicle of the same name made in the 60s. It features a twin-turbo V6 or electric power, the choice up to the new owner. Of which there are just 33, and all were presold when the vehicle was first announced a year ago.
Alfa has released a video of the vehicle top speed testing at the Nardo facility in Italy, so you can also hear the soundtrack…which would be of the twin-turbo V6. The car is undergoing dynamic testing at Alfa’s Balocco circuit ahead of first deliveries next month.
One of those eagerly awaiting his car is F1 driver Valterri Bottas, who helped develop the 33 Stradale. Each has a price tag in the region of $NZ6m. Evidently, no two models will be the same. More customers have chosen the petrol-powered 33 Stradales than the electric versions. Who’d have thought?
Alfa Romeo’s Head of Design, Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, commented “It’s something that needed to be done. The last very important supercar for Alfa Romeo was the 8C. The customers were ready and waiting and there was an expectation.”
The new model apes the old one providing inspiration in many ways. There are rounded headlights, a low grille opening with a modern interpretation of Alfa Romeo’s Scudetto shield, and a clamshell bonnet like the original’s. The butterfly doors with overhanging glass are throwbacks too.
The cabin is unique, minimalistic, with a small touchscreen located low on the dash for a more driver-focused layout. There are no buttons on the wheel to distract the driver either. Instruments are simple, with a tachometer and speedometer.
The touchscreen can be hidden, and it will only be used for navigation anyway.
A wraparound windscreen and segmented side windows give the 33 Stradale the feel of a sixties racer. Alfa Romeo is adding a digital rear-view mirror to help improve visibility.
The centre console houses the gear selector and aluminium switches for the driving modes. These include Strada (Road), and Pista (Track). Another switch operates the hydraulic nose lift.
Upholstery is either leather with aluminium trim, or Alcantara and carbon fibre.
The engine is the MC20’s Nettuno unit and manages over 460kW while the heavier electric version pumps out 560kW. It mates with a 102kWh battery for a range of 450km.
Expect the V6 to run to 333kmn/h, as in the video, while Alfa says 0-100km/h takes under three seconds. Both versions have double-arm suspension with active shock absorbers and carbon ceramic brakes.
The V6 engine sends power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an electronic differential. Chassis components are made from aluminium while a carbon-fibre monocoque was chosen for rigidity and lightness.
