Alfa Romeo's Next Supercar Debuting in August

by Matt Posky

Published: July 5th, 2023

alfa romeo s next supercar debuting in august

Alfa Romeo confirmed that its next halo model will debut at the end of August. CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato confirmed the debut during a Chinese event for the updated Giulia and Stelvio.

"This project is a dream come true, inspired by a daring team that wanted to achieve something unique,” said the executive.

The car in question is presumed to be called the 6C and serves as the successor to the 4C and 8C Competizione. As both models' names denoted how many cylinders they possessed, it’s assumed that the 6C will utilize the 2.9-liter V6 already found in other Alfa products. Based on the motor’s history, it should be good for a minimum of 500 horsepower configured for the brand’s forthcoming supercar.

While the dominant opinion is that the model will be a modestly-sized performance coupe, the manufacturer has confirmed nothing — leaving us to speculate. But the 4C and 8C were intended to be modernized versions of the brand’s sleekest designs from the post-war period. Assuming the 6C moniker sticks, it’s likely that the car inquisition will be an evolution of that concept.

Rumors have suggested that the vehicle will take some design cues from the 33 Stradale, which is one of the best-looking vehicles ever produced. But nobody has confirmed anything but the overwhelming desire to produce a handsome product.

"We are working on something that I could put aside the 8C in the museum of Arese, being proud of our contribution to the history of Alfa Romeo,” explained Imparato. “That is what we want.”

The CEO released a teaser image on this Twitter account. However, it doesn’t give much away. The only other thing we know for certain is that the car should boast round taillamps.

Will the 6C just be a production version of the Giulia Quadrifoglio Zagato or is the brand hoping to revive the Stradale? There’s plenty of speculation. But we’re not likely to get any answers before August 30th, when Alfa Romeo unveils the new model at its own museum in Arese, Italy.

[Image: Alfa Romeo]

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Matt Posky

A staunch consumer advocate tracking industry trends and regulation. Before joining TTAC, Matt spent a decade working for marketing and research firms based in NYC. Clients included several of the world’s largest automakers, global tire brands, and aftermarket part suppliers. Dissatisfied with the corporate world and resentful of having to wear suits everyday, he pivoted to writing about cars. Since then, that man has become an ardent supporter of the right-to-repair movement, been interviewed on the auto industry by national radio broadcasts, driven more rental cars than anyone ever should, participated in amateur rallying events, and received the requisite minimum training as sanctioned by the SCCA. Handy with a wrench, Matt grew up surrounded by Detroit auto workers and managed to get a pizza delivery job before he was legally eligible. He later found himself driving box trucks through Manhattan, guaranteeing future sympathy for actual truckers. He continues to conduct research pertaining to the automotive sector as an independent contractor and has since moved back to his native Michigan, closer to where the cars are born. A contrarian, Matt claims to prefer understeer — stating that front and all-wheel drive vehicles cater best to his driving style.

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Art Vandelay on Jul 05, 2023

Thank goodness there is an alternative to the soulless German junk

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