{"id":31864,"date":"2023-08-30T22:11:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T20:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=31864"},"modified":"2023-08-30T23:06:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T21:06:29","slug":"alfa-romeo-33-stradale-finally-a-beautiful-supercar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/alfa-romeo\/alfa-romeo-33-stradale-enfin-une-belle-supercar\/","title":{"rendered":"Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale: a beautiful supercar at last!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Months in the making, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is finally here! The new supercar that managed to keep such a low profile during its gestation period is a work of art to remember.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let's start with the design! <\/strong>As we told you, this supercar will not be in the tradition of the Alfa Romeo<\/a> of the current range. The Giulia and Stelvio were born of the FCA era, while the Tonale straddles the line between FCA and Stellantis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A blank sheet of paper for this 33 Stradale, a pure Stellantis product, <\/strong>under the guidance of new French director Imparato and new Spanish chief designer Mesonero-Romanos, who joined the crew in 2021. The 33 Stradale marks the revival of Alfa Romeo styling, the one that should inspire the brand's future models... So we have high expectations for the future B-SUV...<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming back to the 33 Stradale, why finally a beautiful supercar? <\/strong>Look around you: what carmaker these days dares to make such a sensual automobile? Whether in Italy or elsewhere... Of course, it won't please everyone on certain details, but we can't help but stand up and applaud the boldness of the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I'd like to start at the back. <\/strong>It's great to see the return of round lights, reminiscent of the 8C, Giulietta, MiTo, 4C... and of course the Tipo 33. In rear 3\/4 view, nostalgia gives way to modernity: the lights are extruded, the diffuser is very sharp. A 3rd brake light is located at the top of the rear vite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the side, a rocket. Even at a standstill, you can see that this car will be fast.<\/strong> In this respect, it is reminiscent of the Tipo 33, but also of the 4C. Aerodynamic efficiency is confirmed by an excellent Cx of 0.375, achieved without the aid of active aerodynamic devices. This compares with 0.34 on the 4C, 0.25 on the Giulia Quadrifoglio and 0.38 on the MC20. The lower the score, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sensuality is at its peak as she undresses... <\/strong>and the gullwing doors bear a striking resemblance to the MC20. Here too, a fine tribute to the Tipo 33.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rims are also flawless.<\/strong> Beautiful telephone rims, as inaugurated by the Tipo 33 and subsequently adopted by numerous Alfa Romeo models. A trademark. The gold color perfectly matches the red of the bodywork. In fact, lucky customers can choose between several colors: the classic Alfa Red, Royal Blue, but also a more refined red-tinted varnish called \"Villa d'este\". Carbon can also be left visible on request...<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And finally, the front will probably be the most divisive part.<\/strong> Disconcerting at first glance. Yet it's inspired by the Tipo 33's headlamps, but also by the Giulia's piercing gaze (before the Tonale's headlamps). The elliptical headlamps are complex. You look, you look again, and in the end, you say to yourself, this is a fine piece of work. And, of course, there's Alfa Romeo's signature V-shaped grille.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On board, too, there's nothing but superlatives. You'll find the cockpit of a contemporary Alfa Romeo, steering wheel, pallet, cap... but everything is sublimated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The various controls for forward, neutral and reverse gears, as well as the different driving modes, are in brushed aluminum. These are finishes we've seen from Alfa Romeo in the past, notably on the 159. The classic DNA dial has disappeared. The needle-type counters, so dear to Alfisti, have not been abandoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is all this a foretaste of what's to come from Alfa Romeo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And what about the engine? Well, strangely enough, none of the photos shared by the brand praise the engine. Perhaps to emphasize style rather than performance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In any case, the press release announces that the 33 Stradale is equipped with an evolution of the V6 engine already present in the Italian brand's models, a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 developing over 620 hp. Remind you of the MC20 V6? When you've been told for years that these are the same engines!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And surprise, surprise, the rumors are true: a 100 % electric version is on the cards, with 3 electric motors for a total output of over 750 hp. As a reminder, the Maserati Granturismo Folgore also has 3 electric motors for a total output of 761 hp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's clear that when it comes to power, whether thermal or electric, there's no need to indicate that Alfa Romeo is as powerful as Maserati. La famiglia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance figures have yet to be verified, but for the fun of it, they're 3's all over the place. Claimed top speed of 333 km\/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km\/h in less than 3 seconds, braking from 100 km\/h to 0 in less than 33 m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 33 models of this Stradale 33 are all sold and customizable. Rumors had it that the price would be over 1 million euros, then 1.5 million, and now it's approaching 3 million! The first model will be delivered in December 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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