ALFA Romeo has revealed a brand new limited-edition 4C Spider honouring the legendary and exquisite 33 Stradale supercar of 1967, fittingly named the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo.
Restricted to only 33 items – reflective of its identify – the 4C Spider Stradale Tributo takes the same old 4C Spider recipe and garnishes it with a sequence of heritage design cues taken straight from the basic supercar.
All 33 examples might be completed in an unique ‘Rosso Villa d’Este’ tri-coat exterior color scheme with the wealthy purple and black physique rolling on a staggered set of distinctive grey-gold alloy wheels measuring 18-inches on the entrance and 19-inches on the rear.
Essentially the most eagle-eyed Alfa followers may additionally spot the bi-xenon headlights and the bi-modal Akrapovic exhaust system poking out from the rear bumper, two items of beforehand optionally available gear that comes normal on the brand new restricted version.
Decked-out normal gear largely units the pattern for the remainder of the automobile with different bundled options together with race-tuned suspension, a battery charger, automobile cowl, suede and leather-based upholstery, rear wing and Italian flag mirror caps.
Contained in the cabin are carbon sports activities seats and devoted plaques on the sprint, facet sills and centre console, the latter of which additionally characteristic the construct quantity.
Underneath the mid-mounted bonnet nonetheless resides the acquainted turbocharged 1750cc four-cylinder petrol engine creating 177kW of energy and 350Nm of torque, all of which is channelled to the rear wheels by way of a six-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission.
Zero to 97km/h (0-60mph) is handled in 4.1 seconds whereas the highest velocity is pegged at 257km/h – precisely the identical as the unique 33 Stradale which for reference was powered by a 2.0-litre V8 petrol engine good for 169kW/206Nm.
In response to the worldwide head of Alfa Romeo Tim Kuniskis, the 4C has been the halo car of the model because it emerged in 2014 with the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo being the head of the mannequin line.
“The 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo is an on the spot Alfa Romeo basic that passes the torch to the subsequent technology of iconic Alfa Romeo automobiles, together with the upcoming Tonale PHEV crossover that can begin manufacturing subsequent 12 months,” he mentioned.
Regardless of being focused primarily on the North American market, FCA Australia has confirmed {that a} small allocation of automobiles will make it to Australian shores someday subsequent 12 months.
“The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is such an iconic automobile,” FCA Australia director of company communications Tracie Stoltenburg informed GoAuto.
“We’re excited to substantiate a restricted variety of 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributos will arrive in Australia subsequent 12 months and we look ahead to sharing extra particulars with you within the coming months.”
Whereas the native pricing and specs are but to be detailed, the 4C flagship carries a beginning value of $US79,995 ($A106,033) plus on-road prices in North America.
Alfa Romeo has offered 670 new automobiles in Australia up to now this 12 months ending November, seven of which had been 4Cs.
