Amid turmoil surrounding ownership of Bertone between managers and Lilli Bertone came this spectacular BAT 11dk prototype. It was ordered by passionate enthusiast Gary Kaberle who owned one of the three class BATs made by Carrozzeria Bertone. He provided initial sketches to Bertone had them realize his dream: a modern interpretation of the BAT 9d he once owned.

In 1955 Bertone turned in the final design for the B.A.T. project, a series of prototypes which represented the peak of styling creativity at the time. The B.A.T. 9 did away with the marked wing lines of the previous models in favour of a cleaner, more sober line. The tail fins, which in the other two models, 5 and 7, had a real wing-like look, were sized down into two small metal plates. Bertone ...

The Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica 7, or B.A.T. 7, took up the styling dictates of the previous model, the B.A.T. 5, and worked them to the limit. once again the car was based on the general idea of the 1952 Abarth 1400 coupE, with Alfa 1900 Sprint mechanics. For this 1954 design, as for the other B.A.T. models, though less evidently, Bertone added some elements from his experience working on win...

The Giulietta Sprint success story in 1953 and 1954 was not the only thing bringing Bertone fame and fortune at that time. In the mid-fifties the reputation of the Turin bodywork builder owed much to the revolutionary B.A.T. 5 line, and following on from that the B.A.T. 7 and the B.A.T. 9. The Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica 5, or B.A.T. 5 takes its general inspiration from the 1952 Abarth 1400 c...

Initiated by Scuderia Ferrari to take on Auto Union, the Bimotore featured a strait 8 in the nose and the tail. They both drove the rear wheels, but the tires couldn't put the power down and they tended to destroy themselves every time they went out onto the track.

Few will claim that Vauxhall’s storming VXR8 super-saloon is lacking in the power stakes, but just in case there were any doubters, the Bathurst SEdition will put them straight or indeed sideways. Thanks to the addition of a Walkinshaw Performance 122 Supercharger, the Bathurst S dispenses 572 V8 horsepower,compared with the standard car’s 431 horsepower, and produces searing acceleration througho...

Gran Turismo Alleggerito: a historical and famous "signature" throughout the world which, interpreted in a modern and effective manner, has guided the entire development of the MiTo GTA Concept, which has the priority objectives of reducing weight and achieving an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Hence the decision to use components of ultra-light carbon fiber – as for example the tailgate spoiler...

To race in touring car championships the world over, Alfa Romeo had their racing wing create the GTA. It was basically a lightened and more powerful version of the Giulia GT production car. Strong preparation by Autodelta helped the car eventually win two European touring car championships.

Few sports cars are developed specifically for Britain's roads. Those that have been tend to become true 'driver's cars'. Alfa Romeo is planning for the new, limited edition Alfa Brera S to join those ranks.

19/02/2008 - Alfa Romeo once again unveils its new models onto the world market at the Geneva event. Indeed, following on from the Alfa 159 and Brera in 2005, the 159 Sportwagon and Spider in 2006, and its Personalisation Programme going by the name of “Alfa Unica” in 2007, it is now the turn of the alluring Alfa 8C Spider. Like the Alfa 8C Competizione, the Gran Turismo which received resounding ...

September 12th, 2006-For fans of anything Italian or beautiful, today is your lucky day. The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione - arguably the best looking Alfa Romeo ever - is ready for production and will be released at the Paris Motor Show. Its borrows heavily from Maserati talent, which is reflected in both the chassis and engine choices.

Derived from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competitzione, the 8C Spider is a thoroughbred sports car in the traditional Alfa Romeo spirit; it offers sophisticated engineering, a sporty yet elegant shape, and strictly two-seat accommodation.

In Marcello Minerbi's book Alfa Romeo-Zagato SZ TZ, Giuseppe Busso talks about how the 750 Competizione came about: "This concept first developed through collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Abarth-Boano on a box-type sheet metal chassis conceived by Abarth. The car was built as a roadster and tested, but due to technical problems which came to light during the tests, Alfa gradually lost in...

Wednesday March 1st, 2006 - Built in conjunction with Alfa Romeo and to celebrate their 10th year as a design school, Espera Sbarro are presenting the DIVA concept at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show . Styling cues for the prototype hark back to Alfa Romeo's past and the students that created this concept are obviously influenced by the iconic Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.

Carrosserie Worblaufen started buying Alfa Romeo chassis as the basis for custom bodies in the early 1930s. Some thirty Alfa Romeo 6C 2300s were bodied by Worblaufen including this dramatic cabriolet.

The business relationship between Alfa Romeo and Carrosserie Worblaufen had been established for some twenty years by the time Worblaufen presented several Alfa Romeos 1900 coupes and convertibles in the 1950s. The Swiss company reflected strongly the designs of Touring and Pininfarina, but was able to keep its own personality.

The dominant race manufacturer of the thirties was Alfa Romeo. From 1930, up to the war, Alfa achieved a string of successes at races like the Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 2900MM (Mille Miglia) contributed to this success by winning the 1938 edition of the race it was built for.

The Tubolare Zagato (TZ) was conceived in 1959 to replace the SZ using most of the Giulia series assemblies, but with a radical tubular space frame chassis and lightweight Zagato body. These advanced traits made the TZ much more purpose-built for racing than the standard Giulia.

As a replacement to the 6C 1750 and interim 6C 1900, the 2300 combined grand touring and race car engineering. The real highlight of the car was its Vittorio Jano-designed engine, which can be traced back to the 6C 1500 with its DOHC valvetrain setup. This exceptional engine was mounted to a single disc clutch with 4 forward gears having synchronization on the 3rd and 4th gears.

After manufacturing for the war effort, Alfa Romeo's new owner Nicola Romeo, had designer Giuseppe Merosi design their next touring car. Called the RL, it was a race model designed to promote their four cylinder road cars.

Alfa Romeo's racing roll of honour is highlighted by one event, the Mille Miglia, where Alfa has received 11 overall victories, a result that no other marque in the world can claim. The first of these victories was taken in this 1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Super Sport at the hands of Campari and Ramponi.

In the late fifties, Alfa Romeo was looking to revive the glory of their prewar period. To do so they built several ‘flying saucers’ called Disco Volantes for the track and the Sportiva as a road-going version. While neither project made production, both encouraged the design of several unique cars and the Sportiva ranks as one of the best sports cars from the fifties. The Sportiva was a small c...

When the fascinating 'Brera' concept car was presented at the Geneva Motor Show two years ago, Giorgetto Giugiaro said: ''It is not a repetition, but a bud that will flower.'' Today, this dream has come true: the new Alfa Romeo Brera has its world preview on the same Swiss stage, and will be on the market at the end of 2005.

Built to contest top events like the Mille Miglia and Le Mans, the 3000 CM (Competizione Maggiorata) was the ultimate version of the 6C race cars. This design extends all the way back to the pre-war 6C 1750 and the later 6C 2500 SS race cars, but uses a 3.5-liter engine.