Car Of The Day: 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo

At the 1976 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo revealed the final iteration of its series of concept cars based on the race-inspired Tipo 33 Stradale chassis and drivetrain. This final concept, named โ€œNavajoโ€, was penned by Nuccio Bertone and was perhaps the wildest and most โ€œfuturisticโ€ take on the Tipo 33 concept cars. Looking like something out of the โ€œStar Warsโ€ movie, which was wildly popular that year, the Navajo featured a rectilinear, wedged shape body with active spoilers.

 

 

A 2.0-liter V8 engine generating an impressive 230 horsepower sat behind the driver for optimal weight distribution. Inside, a redesigned cabin offered increased space to comfortably accommodate two passengers. The Navajo’s distinctive attributes included its sharp angles, pop-up headlights, and vibrant orange accents, complemented by prominent Bertone branding on the integrated wing. Collectively, these elements bestowed upon the Navajo a futuristic appearance unlike anything seen before, even outshining the previous 33 Stradale concept cars in terms of radical design.

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