Alfa Romeo 33 supercar teased ahead of August 30 debut
Wild Alfa mid-engined supercar set to emerge as reclothed Maserati MC20 inspired by 1960s iconThe wild all-new 2024 Alfa Romeo 33 supercar has been previewed for one final time ahead of its global launch on August 30.
Posting a picture of what appears to be its four high-level brake lights placed in diamond formation, the overnight post on social media was accompanied with the caption “Il corraggio di sognare” which translates to “the courage to dream”.
Of course, members of the carsales editorial team have already done that via Alfa Romeo’s AI-powered design generator used as part of the teaser campaign.
But the latest official image, which shows the rear LED lamps sitting in a triangular rear bonnet vent, confirms the incoming Alfa Romeo 33 supercar will indeed be mid-engined, likely sharing plenty with the Maserati MC20.
The latest rumours indicate that the 33, which takes its name from the seminal 1967 Alfa 33 Stradale rather than the brand’s unloved 1980s hatch, will borrow the MC20’s full carbon-fibre monocoque underpinnings.
Under the bonnet, the Maserati-developed ‘Nettuno’ 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 will be combined with at least one electric motor and a small lightweight battery to produce more than 600kW.
Alfa Romeo has already hinted that the entire production run of the 33 supercar has been sold out, but Quattroruote suggests that only a “few dozen” will be produced, each selling for more than $1 million.
As far as styling goes, expect the new Alfa Romeo 33 to pay homage to the original classic, borrowing its dramatic curves and low-slung look.
When introduced back in 1967, the original 33 Stradale helped set the template for the modern supercar.
One of the first production cars to feature forward-hinged butterfly doors, the 33 bagged an aluminium body draped on a lightweight aluminium tubular chassis.
Under its rear boot lid was a dry-sump 2.0-litre four-cam V8 that produced 169kW at 8800rpm, with some versions capable of spinning up to 10,000rpm.
Other highlights included a six-speed transaxle transmission and a sub-6.0sec 0-100km/h sprint that was combined with a high 252km/h top speed.
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