Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (2023)

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Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
Overview
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
ProductionJune 2024 (to commence) [1]
AssemblyItaly: Milan (Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera)
Designer César Barreau (exterior design), [2] [3] at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Doors Butterfly
Related Maserati MC20
Powertrain
Engine 3.0-litre Maserati Nettuno twin-turbo V6
Electric motor permanent magnet synchronous
Power output559 kW (750 hp) (WLTP, EV version)
Transmission 8-speed ZF [4] dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,637 mm (182.6 in)
Width1,966 mm (77.4 in)
Height1,226 mm (48.3 in)
Kerb weight 1,500–2,100 kg (3,307–4,630 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (spiritual)

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a sports car manufactured by Italian automobile manufacturer Alfa Romeo. Unveiled on August 30, 2023, the car was made available with two powertrain options, either a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged 690T V6 engine (which is a development of the engine from the Giulia Quadrifoglio) or an all-electric powertrain option. [5] [4] The project began development in June 2022 at the initiative of Jean-Philippe Imparato, head of Alfa Romeo, taking some of its development work from an abandoned Alfa Romeo project that was used to develop the Maserati MC20. [6] [7] The car is meant to be an homage to the original 1967 model and a limited production of just 33 units is expected to begin in June 2024. The cars will be produced by the Italian coach building firm Touring Superleggera. [8] [9]

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