{"id":275462,"date":"2016-04-23T21:19:40","date_gmt":"2016-04-23T21:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=275462"},"modified":"2024-01-27T15:27:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T15:27:34","slug":"1957-alfa-romeo-giulietta-sprint-speciale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1957-alfa-romeo-giulietta-sprint-speciale\/","title":{"rendered":"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale<\/h1>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">The Sprint Speciale (SS) was offered as a more luxurious Giulietta that was made with light weight construction and competition in mind. The cars came with a fully equipped interior and since they were much cheaper than the full blown Sprint Zagato, Alfa Romeo sold 1,366 examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In 1963, the Giulietta SS was re-engined and became the Giulia SS during the production car&#8217;s introduction. The only real change was the new 112bhp 1570cc DOHC engine from the Giulia. Later into production, the car received disc brakes at the front.<\/p>\n<h4>Story by Supercars.net<\/h4>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1957_AlfaRomeo_GiuliettaSprintSpeciale1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1957_AlfaRomeo_GiuliettaSprintSpeciale1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1957_AlfaRomeo_GiuliettaSprintSpeciale1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1957_AlfaRomeo_GiuliettaSprintSpeciale1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1957_AlfaRomeo_GiuliettaSprintSpeciale1-100x75.jpg 100w, 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valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Inline-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">valvetrain<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">DOHC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">displacement<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1570 cc \/ 95.8 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bore<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">78 mm \/ 3.07 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">stroke<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">82 mm \/ 3.23 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">compression<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">9.7:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">power<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">96.2 kw \/ 129.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">specific output<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">82.17 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bhp\/weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">125.12 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">torque<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">130.2 nm \/ 96.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">body \/ frame<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Unit Steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">driven wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Front Engine \/ RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front tires<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">155-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear tires<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">155-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">F Discs \/ R Drums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">f brake size<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">mm \/ in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">r brake size<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">mm \/ in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">steering<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Worm $ Roller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">curb weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1031 kg \/ 2273 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheelbase<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2250 mm \/ 88.6 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front track<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1290 mm \/ 50.8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear track<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1267 mm \/ 49.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">length<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4120 mm \/ 162.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">width<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1554 mm \/ 61.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">height<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1275 mm \/ 50.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">transmission<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">5-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">gear ratios<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">3.31:1, 1.99:1, 1.36:1, 1.00:1, 0.79:1, :1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">final drive<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4.56:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">top speed<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~180.2 kph \/ 112.0 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 60 mph<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~12.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 1\/4 mile<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~18.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-275465 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1094147-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=39&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1094147\">1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS AR1012000320<\/a> &#8211; sold for $130,000<\/b> 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale. Purchased at Joopstolze Classic Cars in the Netherlands in August 2006. Complete restoration including the engine in Guatemala in 2007. Only 100 miles since the restoration. Original parts used. Stored in climate controlled garage. 11% buyers premium on this automobile, Import duties have been paid.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3172\/1.html\">Monterey 2014 by Mecum Auctions<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-275466 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1094147-10241.jpg\" alt=\"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=39&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1093675\">1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale AR101.20177259<\/a> &#8211; sold for $165,000<\/b> B.A.T. show car-inspired styling. Interesting early history. Nicely restored and a delight to drive.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3170\/1.html\">2014 Monterey by RM Auctions<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-275467 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1080963-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=39&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1080963\">1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale 00440<\/a> &#8211; did not sell for $120,000<\/b> A sleek show car-inspired design. One of the most interesting Giulietta variants. Freshly restored.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3083\/1.html\">2014 Arizona by RM Auctions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-275470 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1060228-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=39&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1060228\">1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale 1012000339<\/a> &#8211; sold for $82,500<\/b> Futuristic Bertone Design. A Desirable Classic Italian Sports Car. Recent Restoration Work Totaling More than $25,000. Ideal for Vintage Touring and Events.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2949\/1.html\">The 2013 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-275472 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1057639-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=39&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1057639\">1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale AR 10120 00657<\/a> &#8211; sold for $99,000<\/b> Innovative Bertone Design. Classic Italian Sports Car Livery. Recent Mechanical Freshening. Authentic Presentation Throughout. Ideal for Vintage Touring and Events. The Pinnacle of Giulietta Elegance.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2935\/1.html\">The 2013 Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-275474 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1047699.jpg\" alt=\"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=39&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1047699\">1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale AR177259<\/a> &#8211; sold for $132,000<\/b> As with all Giulietta Sprint Speciales, this car is equipped with the potent 1.3-liter \u2018Veloce\u2019 specification twin-cam engine, with twin two-barrel Weber carburetors putting out 116 horsepower. It has been given an exacting restoration that is a treat for the eyes. Finished in a rich red, the notoriously complex body curves align perfectly with smooth transitions from fender-to-door-to-fender, confirmed by a glance down the sides, which reveal<a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=39&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1047699\">&#8230; read more<\/a><br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2887\/1.html\">Monterey 2012 by RM Auctions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-275476 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1034479.jpg\" alt=\"1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=39&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1034479\">1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Alloy \u2018Low Nose\u2019 00120 00061<\/a> &#8211; sold for \u20ac151,200<\/b> One of about 10 aluminium examples produced. Only 18 Giulietta SS \u2018Low Nose\u2019 cars believed to still exist. Well documented; original registration documents from 1959, period racing history. Fully restored to its original colour combination.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2834\/1.html\">Monaco 2012 by RM Auctions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale The Sprint Speciale (SS) was offered as a more luxurious Giulietta that was made with light weight construction and competition in mind. The cars came with a fully equipped interior and since they were much cheaper than the full blown Sprint Zagato, Alfa Romeo sold 1,366 examples. In 1963, the Giulietta SS was re-engined and became the Giulia SS during the production car&#8217;s introduction. 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