This beast of a car packs a mid-engine punch, boasting a whopping 620bhp and tagged as a ‘fuoriserie’ (fancy Italian for limited edition) super sports car. Oh, and they didn’t even bother to come up with a new name – that’s how strong its connection to the Sixties ancestor is.

According to Alfa Romeo’s CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, this 33 Stradale isn’t just a car; it’s like the brand’s makeover. It’s here to elevate their aspirations and wear their heritage like a badge of honor. It’s the first car they’ve built from scratch since 1969 and Imparato promises it won’t be the last. They wanted to whip up something that pays tribute to their roots, something that would make the die-hard fans (Alfisti, they’re called) break into proud smiles.

The 33 Stradale is basically a love letter to its unicorn-like ancestor from 1967, the 33 Stradale, a design masterpiece crafted by the genius Franco Scaglione. We’re talking about a car that could steal hearts just by showing up – it’s one of those timeless beauties. The OG 33 Stradale was built to bring Alfa Romeo back to the racing frontlines. It was like the head honcho in a series of seriously cool racing machines (they call it the Tipo 33 bloodline). And let’s not forget the masterminds behind it all: Carlo Chiti and Giuseppe Eugenio Luraghi, two names that stand tall in car history.

The new 33 Stradale comes in two flavors. You can have it with a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 that cranks out 620bhp – that’s some serious muscle. Or, if you’re feeling electric vibes, go for the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) version. Rumor has it that it might sport more than 750bhp with its trio of electric motors (Alfa’s being all secretive about the deets).

Underneath that stunning exterior, you’ve got a carbon fiber monocoque hugged by aluminum front and rear subframes. And guess what? They’re only making 33 of these babies.

This is almost double the production of the original 33 Stradale. Back in the day, they only cooked up 18 of those, and some even played a role in spawning epic concept cars like the ’68 Alfa Romeo Carabo and the ’69 Iguana. 

This new 33 Stradale isn’t just a car, it’s a glimpse into Alfa Romeo’s future. They’ve whipped this baby up in their very own skunkworks, something they call Bottega. It’s like a modern Renaissance workshop meets Sixties coachbuilders. Picture a bespoke department right in the heart of the Alfa Romeo museum in Arese. They even threw a secret preview for potential buyers during the Italian GP in Monza – and guess what? All 33 were snapped up in no time.

But beyond being a show-off exercise, this is Alfa’s way of waving a flag for their future design direction, led by the design maestro Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos.

According to him, the 33 Stradale project is a testament to the passion and hard work of a small crew of designers and engineers at the Alfa Romeo Centro Stile.

Capturing the spirit of a car as legendary as the OG 33 Stradale is no easy feat. Remember how Marcello Gandini threw shade at the 2022 limited-run Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4? Yeah, it’s a risky move. I mean, some of us might’ve hoped for a totally fresh Alfa Romeo supercar with a totally fresh design language. But hey, you can’t ignore the amazing job done by the Centro Stile and Bottega teams.

The front? It’s got this integrated nose and wing combo – a ‘cofango’ as the Italians call it. And that V-shaped section adds a dash of tension to the soft curves. Of course, the iconic Alfa scudetto (that shield on the grille) is there, but with a twist – it’s made of carbon fiber and comes in classic or 3D style. The headlights? They’re like a nod to the original, but with a modern LED twist.

So, there you have it, the story of the 33 Stradale – a blend of history, innovation, and that classic Alfa Romeo allure.