A tale of two eras unfolds at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, with Alfa Romeo proudly displaying its rich heritage and bold vision for the future.
The legendary 33 Stradale, a timeless icon symbolizing the brand’s racing prowess, will take center stage for its first British appearance. Sharing the spotlight is the all-new Junior subcompact crossover, a look into Alfa Romeo’s commitment to innovation.
While the brand embraces a sustainable future, it doesn’t forget its enthusiast base. The refreshed Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV continue to offer gasoline-powered thrills, while the Tonale compact crossover caters to eco-conscious drivers with a plug-in hybrid option.
The 33 Stradale itself embodies this duality, offering a choice between a powerful V6 engine and a cutting-edge electric drivetrain. Even the sporty Junior gets a green makeover, replacing its 240-hp Veloce model with a battery-powered alternative.
However, there’s a tinge of sadness for American performance aficionados. The revered Quadrifoglio trims for both Giulia and Stelvio are being discontinued after the 2024 model year.
But fret not, Alfa Romeo offers a glimmer of hope (through industry whispers) that the high-performance cloverleaf badge will return to US shores soon, albeit with a modern twist a hybrid, or possibly even an all-electric powertrain under the hood.
As Alfa Romeo embarks on a mission to revitalize its lineup and adopt electric powertrains, whispers of exciting possibilities emerge. Rumors suggest potential revivals of iconic nameplates from the brand’s illustrious history.
One such rumor hints at the resurrection of a successor to the Alfa Romeo GTV coupe, perhaps drawing inspiration from the unforgettable Alfa Romeo SZ. This speculation has ignited the imaginations of online automotive design communities.
Avarvarii Automotive Artworks (avarvarii on social media) is a prime example, of crafting a vision for a potential electric reincarnation of the SZ. Their artistic interpretation boldly reimagines the SZ (Sprint Zagato) as a fully electric vehicle, although even the artist acknowledges the design’s accuracy is a speculative 25%.
