The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Makes Its North American Debut
Alfa Romeo showcased the rebirth of an Italian icon at four major events during Monterey Car Week…
At Monterey Car Week, Alfa Romeo announced the North American debut of the 33 Stradale, the exclusive Italian icon reborn for a new era. The 33 Stradale was featured across four of the week’s venues, offering a showcase of Alfa Romeo’s passion for design, performance and pure Italian artistry, officials stated in a press release.
Inspired by the original 1967 Tipo 33 Stradale, the contemporary 33 is handcrafted to seamlessly blend heritage with cutting-edge innovation. Available with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine delivering 630 horsepower, the 33 Stradale can go from 0 to 62 mph in under 3 seconds and reach a top speed of 207 mph.
Built entirely by hand at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera in Italy, each 33 Stradale is a bespoke creation tailored to the client’s specifications, with design input from Alfa Romeo’s Centro Stile and engineering expertise derived from Formula One. The 33 Stradale features a carbon-fiber monocoque, active suspension and dihedral doors, along with a minimalist, analog-inspired cockpit. Production is limited to 33 units globally, all of which are spoken for, making the 33 Stradale not only a technical tour de force, but one of the most exclusive collector cars of the modern era, noted the release.
The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale at Monterey Car Week
During Motorlux on Aug. 13, the 33 Stradale was displayed with Alfa Romeo’s current lineup of Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale at the Monterey Jet Center.
On Aug. 14, Alfa Romeo hosted an evening event at the Hagerty House, situated along the coast of Pebble Beach, where guests had the opportunity to get an up-close look at the 33 Stradale. The gathering concluded with a fireside chat featuring Cristiano Fiorio, Alfa Romeo global head of marketing and special projects, and Glynn Bloomquist, a U.S. customer of the 33 Stradale.
At The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on Aug. 15, the 33 Stradale was presented alongside a field of rare and celebrated automobiles, set against the grounds of the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley.
At the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Aug. 16, the 33 Stradale was featured next to the Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale. With vintage and modern race cars competing in the backdrop, the 33 Stradale was showcased in the paddock, reminding fans of Alfa Romeo’s illustrious racing history that includes series such as Formula One, IndyCar, Can-Am and the German Touring Car Championship (DTM).
