ALFA ROMEO chief government Jean-Phillip Imparato has confirmed a brand new ‘tremendous sports activities automotive’ shall be unveiled this August that shall be constructed as a follow-on from the Ferrari-powered 8C flagship bought within the early 2000s.
However because the speculated ‘6C’ identify suggests (the engine’s cylinder depend plus C for Competitzione), it should have some type of six-pot engine and never a V8.
Photos of the ‘6C’ surfaced at an Alfa Romeo new mannequin launch for the Giulia and Stelvio in China – which was attended by Mr Imparato – exhibiting a modern, low-slung, two-seater having extra in frequent from a styling perspective with the miniature supercar appears to be like of the model’s latest 4C mannequin and aerodynamic purposefulness of the T33 race automotive from the Seventies, slightly than the elegant grand touring vibe of the 8C.
Mr Imparato mentioned the brand new sports activities mannequin “shall be an iconic automotive and is an expression of true Alfa Romeo DNA”.
He confirmed that its world debut will happen on August 30 this 12 months on the Alfa Romeo Museum in Milan – timing that corresponds with the Italian F1 GP at Monza.
Pricing particulars will not be but out there however judging by the high-end supercar – if not hypercar – appears to be like, this shall be deep into six-figure territory..
It’s a massive step away from the SUVs and sedans that has come from Alfa in latest instances – and can reportedly characteristic petrol energy with no electrification.
Mr Imparato mentioned the brand new flagship “will give the legion of Alfa and Italian sportscar followers one thing price ready for”.
It is going to be promoted utilizing the slogan “Dare to Dream”, as a equally unique follow-up to the 8C that discovered solely 829 consumers in coupe and convertible variants between 2007 and 2010, failing to realize Alfa’s introduced restricted manufacturing run of 1500.
The identical will doubtless not occur to the brand new 6C supercar because the 1000 manufacturing run of the sexy-looking two seater is predicted to be totally subscribed at launch.
In keeping with British publication Autocar, Mr Imparato confirmed in February that deposits had been being taken earlier than the supercar had been formally signed off by Alfa Romeo mum or dad agency Stellantis.
“It is going to be bought out earlier than I unveil the automotive,” he mentioned on the time.
“This mission is a dream come true, impressed by a daring group that needed to realize one thing distinctive,” Mr Imparato informed Autocar.
Alfa Romeo sees a big chunk of its future enterprise coming from China (and outdoors of Europe), which is why the 6C announcement and the launch of 2024 Giulia and Stelvio updates happened there.
In relation to the 6C’s appears to be like, Mr Imparato informed Autocar: “We’re engaged on one thing that I may put alongside the 8C within the museum of Arese, being happy with our contribution to the historical past of Alfa Romeo. That’s what we would like.”
The Alfa boss additionally hinted that the automotive will doubtless be fitted with a combustion engine, slightly than an electrical powertrain.
Rear wheel drive energy is tipped to return from a modified model of the already potent twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 out of scorching Quadrifoglio variants of the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV, little question with the wick turned up to greater than these fashions’ 375kW and 600Nm – with much less weight into the discount.
Extra intriguingly, Mr Imparato has confirmed the existence of an electrified “1000hp Giulia” mannequin due in a couple of years.
The 113 12 months previous Italian car-maker would doubtless equip the 6C for on a regular basis use however speculated pricing and positioning may see it extra alongside the strains of a supercar than an on a regular basis sports activities mannequin.
