Modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradare hits 207mph in Nardu

The test of the modern 33 Stradare of Alfa Romeo recently reached a high point when the prototype was shot to a top speed of 207mph with a high-speed oval that forms part of the Italian Nardú Technical Center. The test was part of a series of final dynamic evaluations of the supercar ahead of the start of delivery in late 12 months.

First shown last year, the 33 Stradare is a modern take on the iconic Alfa Romeo 33 Stradare of the 1960s and includes an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with its carbon fiber chassis and the MC20 Stradare from fellow Stellantis brand Maserati. It shares a lot in common with Parker. Alfa Romeo actually started working on the car late in the last decade, when it planned to launch it as a successor to the 8C.

Alfa Romeo gave up launching the supercar as a normal production model and decided to offer it as a limited edition model instead. Just 33 examples of 33Stradale are destined for production, and all build slots are taken. Alfa Romeo, however, does not build a car. Its task will be entrusted to the Italian coach builder Touring Superleggera, the same company that built the stunning Alfa Romeo Disco Volante in 2013 on the chassis of the supercar of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

The engine of the 33 Stradare is a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, and the Alfa Romeo, the rating of Moalfa Romeo engines like Julia and Stelvio is 620 horsepower, matching the output of Maserati engines. The drive is only on the rear wheels, through electronic limited slip differential, Alfa Romeo said 0-60mph acceleration can be achieved in less than three seconds.

Alfa Romeo has also promised an electric powertrain for the 33 Stradare. In an announcement last year, Alfa Romeo said the electric powertrain will provide 750 hp. But the automaker is not saying whether any of the 33 buyers have chosen it. Maserati is also planning an electric version of the MC20.

Besides high-speed testing, Alfa Romeo engineers recently signed tests on the balance, braking system and road handling of the car, both at medium and high speeds. These tests were conducted at the historic Barocco test site in Italy. This is where Alfa Romeo's Autodelta motorsports arm tested race cars including F1 and DTM. 1 result of the brake test was that thanks to the combination of brake-by-wire technology and the Brembo carbon ceramic rotor, it was able to stop the car from 108 miles per hour at less than 60 feet.