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Alfa Romeo is developing its first electric car

Alfa Romeo begins a new era in its 113-year-long history with its first electric car, known as the “Kid”. It is a small crossover that will be smaller than the current Alfa Romeo Tonale.

The company didn’t reveal many details, but it will have sporty DNA and “change things up and change the rules in the segment.” Kid is a code name, and what the car will be called is left to the fans to guess.

Previously, there were rumors that the first Alfa Romeo electric car would be called the Brenner, but that will not be the case. Some are also speculating that it could be called the Sebring, as it will reportedly represent a slightly different version of the Jeep Avenger. Whether it will be like that remains to be seen.

The car is still in the development phase, and more information should appear at the beginning of next year, when the premiere is expected. This means that, if everything goes well, the first copies should reach their owners in the middle of 2024.

Source: Alfa Romeo

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2023 Alfa Romeo F1 car is up for auction

After the new F1 car was unveiled last week, Alfa Romeo announced that one of the cars used at the launch will be auctioned. The C43 car will come with autographs by current Alfa Romeo team drivers.

This is not a rule, to sell the car before the start of the official Formula 1 season. This means that the new C43 will become unique after it is sold at auction. Until now, cars were auctioned during the season or at the end of the season.

The car has the same dimensions as the original racing cars that will be used in the races. All parts of the car are made of carbon fiber, and were created in the same production processes as the original Formula 1 car. It should be noted that the car does not have an engine nor can it be installed because the chassis does not allow it. Also, it does not have any other mechanism that allows it to move, so it is only for exhibitions.

Regardless of all the shortcomings that the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 car has, we are sure that there will be no shortage of interested buyers. The auction ends on February 21st and the current highest bid is £102,000.00.

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2023 Alfa Romeo F1 car is up for auction

Source: F1 Authentics

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1968 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA 1300 Junior Stradale is for sale

The 1960s were Alfa Romeo’s golden age when it came to competition. In 1965, Alfa initially presented a coupe in the Bertone style, and three years later the Italian manufacturer unveiled the GTA 1300 Junior, which was produced until 1975 and only 450 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1968 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA 1300 Junior Stradale, is up for auction.

Under the hood is a 1.3L DOHC Inline 4-cylinder engine with 135 hp (113 kW), which is based on the larger engine from the 1600 GTA. The engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Despite the smaller engine, the GTA 1300 model has had great success on various tracks around the world.

This car was purchased new in Siena, Italy. The owner properly maintained and used it until 2016 when he sold it to the American collector Leo Schigiel. Then the car was sent to Alfine car specialist Paolo Bergia, who restored the suspension and brake system, installed a new water pump and belts, all at a cost of €9,000.

The auction will take place on May 2 and 3, and the car is estimated to fetch between $225,000 and $275,000.

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1968 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA 1300 Junior Stradale is for sale

Source: Gooding & Company