There’s an previous adage in racing that you just want a small fortune to make it, and sadly that’s nonetheless true. As such, Ferrari of Houston lately put a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR race automotive up on the market on the worth of $180,000. Positive, that’s numerous dough, however what precisely is that this automotive and why is it so costly?
To the uninitiated, the TCR collection options race-prepped manufacturing sizzling hatchbacks, and travels to a number of the greatest race tracks on this planet. Because the automobiles are very shut when it comes to efficiency, the racing is all the time very aggressive and entertaining.
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On the market at Ferrari of The Woodlands, the automobile was initially ready by the Risi Competizione racing staff. With solely 50 miles on the clock, this automotive has by no means raced, however is eligible to take part in IMSA Michelin Pilot Collection, SRO TC America, SCCA, NASA, and the Canadian Touring Automotive Championship.
Underneath the hood lies a 1,742cc turbocharged 4-cylinder engine placing out 350 horsepower (260.9 kilowatts). Shifting is achieved with a SADEV six-speed sequential gearbox that may change gear within the blink of an eye fixed – sure, this is similar firm that makes the gearbox used within the Hoonicorn. Though some racing collection don’t permit it, the Giulietta TCR additionally comes with an ABS braking system.
Surprisingly, the race automotive stock at Ferrari of Houston doesn’t finish with simply the Alfa; additionally on supply is a 2017 Ferrari 488 Problem. Semantics apart, it’s clear that this front-wheel-drive competitor is raring to please and ready to turn into the monitor day toy of your desires.
