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15/12/2024

Great Alfa men and their epic stories.

That was the theme of the last Backstage installment of the year - La Carrera Panamericana - hosted by and organized in collaboration with . The historic racing team also took the occasion to celebrate its drivers, mechanics, journalists, and all lovers of the Biscione within the “Campioni Alfa Romeo” awards ceremony.

This year marks 70 years since a very normal family car from Italy - the 1900 Turismo Internazionale - won its class, driven by Consalvo Sanesi, at the grueling Carrera Panamericana. A 3.500 km journey across treacherous roads from the US-Mexico border to the Guatemalan frontier, with long stretches above 3000 meters altitude and others running almost at sea level. The car #268 in these pictures is the exact same car once driven at Carrera Panamerican by Bruno Bonini, a man who was born, lived, and passed under the sign of the Biscione. The event honored his memory, as he tragically died doing what he loved best - at the wheel of a Giulia Sprint GTA during the 6 Hours of Spa 30 years ago in 1994.

But the 268 isn’t the only original Carrera Panamericana race car. In addition to the 1900s that survived the original edition of the race in the ‘50s, Scuderia del Portello is safeguarding other cars that took part in the modern re-enactments of the famous Mexican rally (such as the rool-bar featuring fiery Giulietta Spider in pic 10), with the last participation dating back to 2002. The bordeaux 1900 in the cover image of this gallery was driven 22 years ago by F1 driver Clay Regazzoni, modified with special commands and controls to suit his needs. Though confined to a wheelchair, his need for speed was unquenched. We honor his memory today, as it marks exactly 18 years since he left this world for the racetracks of the heavens (on 15.12.2006).

To be in the same room when the stories of these great Alfa men were shared with the public was a unique occasion. To be awarded the Campioni Alfa Romeo sculpture felt like a humbling connection to the very soul of Alfa’s legacy.
Grazie di cuore !

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13/12/2024

- or how to put a vintage Alfa to good use.

People will often think about vintage cars as genuine art pieces, samples from the past to be well kept and preserved in order to make them last hundreds of years, under the shining lights of some museum, celebrating their history and maybe taking them out for a Sunday drive, weather permitting.
luca & , founders of the Ritmo Corsa team are seeing thing differently, as Luca explains:

“We treat cars as more than just means of transportation. We love them, not only because of the aesthetic or performances, but because of what they enable us to do. Living a life on the road, going places. And, more importantly, doing that one thing they were intended to do ever since they were invented: going faster. Racing.

This is pretty much what is driving Ritmo Corsa, and one of our favourite claims is:
“L’IMMOBILISMO È IL NEMICO”
It translates to “immobility is the enemy” and it simply describes what we do: we live with classic cars every day, and we put them through their paces in regular traffic. But when the weekend comes, we’re taking them out from their normal garages and we’re driving them to wherever the paddocks may be…

Our journey with this racing Alfa Romeo started not that long ago, but as the saying goes… when the Biscione bites you, there’s no antidote for its virus! I bought my first Alfa 4 years ago, a 1976 Giulia Nuova Super, as the new “daily driver”, while Marco was already driving a family owned 1750 GT Veloce.
Last year we found this Alfetta GTV 2000: she was abandoned in a garage, previously prepped to Group 2 specifications, but neglected for the past 12 years - in all this time she had only disputed a couple of races. It was love at first sight, she was meant to be saved from oblivion.

Throughout the season (which was also made possible by the support of ) we faced all the typical problems that one would expect from a car that has been immobile for many years: for instance, we had to change not one, but two distributors during the first race, in Erice, Sicily…

At the end, our blood, sweat and tears paid off. La salita va amata, vissuta e goduta. And that’s what we did, though many ups and the (inevitable) downs, the old GTV proved more than capable to score some aces: we won the regional hillclimb title (Campionato Regionale Velocità Salita Autostoriche)
in our category (Classe TC2000).
The entire adventure will be revealed soon in a full feature docufilm.”

13/12/2024

Great news coming from France: the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale won the trophy for the “Supercar of the Year” at the Automobile Awards 2024, as voted by a jury of international automotive experts and auto journalists. The prize was received by Stellantis France Head of Communications Marion Beyret during the event organised in the prestigious setting of the Automobile Club de France at the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale triumphed against the entire class of 2024 supercars, including the likes of Ferrari F80 or Maserati GT2 Stradale, with this latest prize enriching the list of official recognitions received so far:

“DeamCar2024" - Quattroruote;
"Design Trophy" - L'Automobile Magazine;
"Design Concept Award 2024" - Villa D'este Concours d'Elegance;
"Best in Classic 2024" - Ruote Classiche.

11/12/2024

33 years ago - 11.12.1991 - one of Alfa Romeo’s most brilliant and visionary leaders, Giuseppe Eugenio Luraghi passed away, aged 86.
He directed Alfa Romeo from 1960 to 1974 - during his enlighted leadership Alfa Romeo firmly established itself as an international automotive power house, scoring victories both in the sales charts and on racetracks around the world, with cars from the Giulia family or Tipo 33. He oversaw the opening of what was then a state-of-the-art brand new factory in Arese and the building of the Balocco racetracks, making Alfa one of the very few constructors worldwide to benefit from its own proving grounds.
His sole Achilles’ heel proved to be his unwillingness to bow in front of political orders, when Alfa Romeo was after all, a state owned entity. He held his position and his duty to such a high esteem that having to deal with a diktat after the other, which more often than not had nothing to do with economic reasons, contributed to his demise in the mid ‘70s.

Pictured here (second from right) together with a class of Alfa men the likes we will probably never see again (from left to right): Orazio Satta Puliga (founder of Museo Storico), Giuseppe Busso (chief engineer), Carlo Chiti (Autodelta founder and director).

08/12/2024

Another great season of the is coming to an end, one that saw the OKP Alfa Delta Racing Team crowned as the best team of the championship!
Back in the workshop the winter break will be put to good use, further developing the cars, ensuring the competitiveness and longevity of each part already tested in hard racing. Next season will include for the first time in its calendar a race at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps F1 circuit, during the same racing weekend the 6 Hours of Spa.
See you in 2025!

06/12/2024

It’s going to be an uphill battle for Maserati’s (also Alfa’s) newly appointed CEO Santo Ficili: in October the company sold 3 electric Grecales and a single electric GranTurismo in Italy…

05/12/2024

Introducing .automobili’s vettura #12 - Iperia.
Painted in a specific shade of metallic green, with the interior carbon fibre elements characterised by a unique matrix, changing from square to rhomboidal depending on the angle of the light, covered by a refined matte finish.
Carbon fibre is what is this car made of: tailor made carbon fibre bucket seats, special structural carbon fibre for the bodywork, frame and internal supports, completed in some areas of reinforcement by kevlar. All powered by the .engineering V6 engine of 640 HP.
Flying licence not included!

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05/12/2024

November sales results for the Italian market are in :
Alfa Romeo Junior is the 29th most sold car in Italy, with 1104 units sold - for reference, the best seller Fiat Panda was sold in 6645 units while Junior’s “cousin”, the Jeep Avenger was the 4th most sold car with 3830 units.
A good start, but still a long way to go to the top of the sales charts. 📈

05/12/2024

One for the lovers of miniature Alfas:
the Italian editorial house Centauria is launching the Sport Collection - a 1/43 scale models series featuring 60 of the most famous racing cars that have made Alfa Romeo famous all over the world.

https://www.centauria.it/opera/collezioni/alfa-romeo-sport-collection

04/12/2024

Once an Alfa driver, always an Alfista! ❤️🍀
is back at the Balocco racetrack, testing the new 33 Stradale and helping with the final fine-tuning before deliveries start this month - himself being one of the 33 lucky owners.

The testing day in Balocco began for the F1 driver with a reconnaissance lap on board a Giulia GTAm (akin to the one he already drives as a daily when at home in Monte Carlo), followed by several medium- and high-speed runs on the track, focusing on the car’s general balance, road handling, and braking system.
During the day, Valtteri got to appreciate the 100% driver-oriented philosophy of the 33 Stradale and the way the sound of the 3.0 V6 twin-turbo engine of >620 HP wraps around the cockpit when accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds and pushing close to the 333 km/h top speed. He reserved special praise for the Brembo braking system (carbon-ceramic, with the integrated brake-by-wire system developed by Alfa), which allows the car to come to a standstill from 100 km/h in less than 33 meters. Meanwhile, the “Partenza Veloce” system brings a touch of F1 efficiency to this rolling piece of automotive art - engaging the “Quadrifoglio” button on the central tunnel activates the car’s “brain,” which simultaneously optimizes the gearbox, engine, traction control, and power delivery to maximize acceleration while minimizing wheel slippage.

Here’s what Valtteri had to say once he got out of the car:
“I am extremely satisfied with the testing. Today’s experience is close to perfection, which for me means total symbiosis with the car. The car immediately puts you at ease: extremely responsive and precise. The feeling with the car is immediate, extremely easy and fun to understand, and you certainly don’t need to be an F1 driver to experience it. In addition, its sound envelops the passenger compartment and is unmistakably Alfa Romeo. All I have to do now is wait for my 33 Stradale to be ready!”

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04/12/2024

🎶 “Hello, you fool, I love you!
Come on, join the joyride…” 🎶

Alfa Romeo Junior has charmed Sweden, winning the local Auto Motor & Sport’s Car of the Year 2024 award with 26% of reader votes - before the car even debuting in showrooms!
Beating contenders like the new Renault 5 and Kia EV3, it’s reassuring to see the Junior’s joyful character striking a chord even in a land known for its clean design, practicality, and knack for setting global trends in both form and function. Furniture, cars, music.
With this win, the Junior proves that driving pleasure is universal - no matter where it’s enjoyed.
Are you ready to join the joyride?

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02/12/2024

Sometimes dreams really do come true.
That’s exactly what happened for our German editor, Daniela Bay (), who recently became the proud owner of her own brand-new Giulia Quadrifoglio. Specced to match her every desire - Rosso Etna paintwork, naked carbon roof, Sparco carbon fiber bucket seats, Trofeo wheels.

Daniela tells us more:

“Dream cars. We all picture them differently in our minds. For the longest time, I didn’t have a specific one in mind - until 2015, when I first saw the Giulia Quadrifoglio. She absolutely blew me away, and I knew someday I had to have one.

In 2018, I got my Giulia Veloce Ti, and for over five incredible years, she showed me just how extraordinary an Alfa can be. But as much as I loved her, I found myself wanting more. My itch was briefly satisfied when I drove a very special Quadrifoglio Centenario anniversary edition during last year’s 1000 Miglia with the Alfattitude crew. The unforgettable driving across Italy only intensified my longing.
Fast forward to today: it’s been a little over a year since that adventure and - more importantly -12 weeks since I took delivery of my very own Giulia Quadrifoglio, perfectly configured according to my dreams. After 4.500 km together, I’m happier than words can express.
She’s on a whole different level - exactly what my Alfa Romeo heart needed to feel complete. Even after nine years since first meeting her there’s no car that compares when it comes to engine sound, power, driving capabilities, and, of course, style.
Fierce, precise, and demanding - my ultimate dream car!”

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01/12/2024

Carlos Tavares has resigned from his position as Stellantis CEO with immediate effect.

A new CEO will be appointed in the first half of next year, but until this will happen the Interim Executive Committee will be led by John Elkann.

01/12/2024

110 years ago - 01.12.1914 - Maserati was founded in Bologna, Italy adopting the Trident from Neptune’s statue in the city’s central square as its emblem.
A century and a decade later, the same Trident is summoned for its ancient forces once more - all of its might needed to transform Maserati from a traditional petrol powered sports car manufacturer into an electric one - the anniversary GranTurismo 110 Anniversario limited edition model in the last pic is coming as an electric version Folgore only…

29/11/2024

Arabian nights. 🍀💫

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione shot in Dubai by , presented by .classics.

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28/11/2024

One thousand miles along the Silk Road - and it’s a 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Freccia d’Oro, (driven by Umberto Galloni and Albert Wetz) to win the inaugural Experience in China!

The rally began in Guangzhou, a bustling metropolis of 18 million, taking participants through 11 cities and the lush Chinese countryside, offering a glimpse of the varied landscapes of these vast lands. Competing over four days of rallying, the 65 cars were divided into six categories, from historic Mille Miglia-era vehicles to the latest supercars - a class that notably included three Giulia Quadrifoglios featuring three special liveries.
We’ll be seeing more of this “Golden Arrow” Alfa next year in June - the proud winners didn’t just take home the trophy… by winning the Chinese edition of the MM Experience they’ve also earned their entry at the Mille Miglia 2025!

27/11/2024

Fastest road-going Alfa Romeo ever built? You’re looking at it!

During a recent track session at the high-speed circuit of Nardò, achieved a top speed of 333 km/h with the new 33 Stradale, ahead of its scheduled delivery to the first lucky customer in December.

In this immersive, blisteringly fast track session, key dynamic characteristics of the car were tested, including aerodynamics, maximum engine operating temperatures, the efficiency of the braking cooling systems, and top-speed cabin soundproofing. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration was also confirmed to be under 3 seconds.

This shakedown session follows extensive testing carried out by Alfa technicians at the brand’s home proving ground in Balocco, where the car’s general balance and road-holding were fine-tuned.

The Nardò ring circuit - the fastest circular track for cars in the world - was originally built by Fiat in the 1970s. After Alfa Romeo and its proving grounds of Balocco were acquired, the track saw significantly less action, until Porsche purchased it in 2012. We’re glad to see that today it’s still an Alfa Romeo making full use of this iconic Italian track! 🚀🍀

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26/11/2024

Once a year, Alfa Romeo puts its heart out there for the world to see.
For the “Cofani Aperti” event, invited its visitors to look beyond skin depth when searching for the beauty of its cars. And some would argue that presented in this way - with the open boots and all the mechanical intricacies and engines in plain view - Alfas are, in fact, even more beautiful. Petrol-consuming hearts, offering in exchange emotions.
Leading us to the inevitable question: will tomorrow’s Biscioni be able to offer the same level of excitement as those built over the last 114 years, when their hearts will beat to the tune of electricity? We can only hope the means to achieve them will be different, but the emotions will be of the same nature...

But going through the inestimable motoring patrimony of Alfa Romeo wasn’t the only reason to get us romanticising over the past: on Sunday, Museo Storico presented, in collaboration with , a special episode in the Backstage program, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Alfa Romeo’s class victory with the 1900 Turismo Internazionale in the last edition of the epic Carrera Panamericana.

More on that in an upcoming post.

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