Driving the New Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale: A Future Classic

Alfa Romeo has finally built the car enthusiasts have been waiting for—the 33 Stradale. It’s a rear-wheel-drive, two-seater supercar powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 621 horsepower. This engine enables a 0–62 mph sprint in just 3 seconds and a top speed of 207 mph.

The car is a modern tribute to the original 1967 33 Stradale and will be custom-built by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. It’s the first coachbuilt Alfa since 1969 and signals a return to bespoke models in the brand’s future. Only 33 units will be hand-built, each individually specified by its owner, and all have already been sold.

The design is clean and aerodynamic — no active aero, by customer request — and the proportions mirror the classic: wheelbase, length, and wheel diameter are all carefully matched. Underneath, it shares its carbon monocoque chassis, 8-speed DCT, and 3.0L V6 with the Maserati MC20. Suspension is dual-arm with active dampers, and power is routed through an electronic limited-slip differential.

Design details include a sculpted bonnet with Alfa’s signature “V” motif, carbon splitter, butterfly doors, and a dramatic rear end dominated by functional carbon elements and quad exhaust pipes. The customizable, intricate, and functional lights echo the “33” motif, though a plan to embed owner initials was wisely dropped. Inside, the car is available in two trims: a luxury-oriented Tributo with leather or a sportier Alfa Corsa with Alcantara and carbon fiber. There’s a minimal digital display, hidden touchscreen, and physical switchgear.

Alfa Romeo has pulled out all the stops in creating the new 33 Stradale, and to find out how good it is, James Dennison from CAR magazine takes it for a drive!