The spotlight at the 2025 Monterey Car Week shone brightly on a true legend reborn, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. Making its highly anticipated North American debut, the 33 Stradale captivated crowds across four of the Peninsula’s most prestigious venues, representing the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship, heritage, and performance.
A bespoke celebration of Alfa Romeo’s racing legacy and design ethos, the 33 Stradale takes its inspiration from the iconic 1967 Tipo 33 Stradale, long considered one of the most beautiful cars ever built. The modern interpretation doesn’t simply echo the past; it redefines it for a new generation. With production limited to just 33 units globally, all already spoken for, the 33 Stradale is poised to become one of the rarest and most desirable collector cars of the modern era.
Design, Performance, and Exclusivity
Built entirely by hand at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera in Italy, each 33 Stradale is a bespoke work of automotive art. Clients collaborate directly with Alfa Romeo’s Centro Stile design team to shape every aspect of their vehicle, from materials to finishes, through a process reminiscent of 1960s Italian coachbuilding and Renaissance-era workshops. The result is a car as unique as its owner.
The 33 Stradale is offered with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 630 horsepower. With a 0–62 mph time under three seconds and a top speed of 207 mph, the car’s breathtaking performance matches its jaw-dropping design. A carbon-fiber monocoque, active suspension, dihedral doors, and a minimalist, analog-inspired cockpit reinforce the vehicle’s purity of purpose and its place as a true driver's car.
An Iconic Presence Across Monterey
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The 33 Stradale’s week began in style at Motorlux (Wednesday, August 13), hosted at the Monterey Jet Center. Sharing the spotlight with Alfa Romeo’s current production models, including the Giulia, Stelvio, and Tonale, the Stradale stood out among a curated collection of vintage aircraft and exotic cars, perfectly blending performance and elegance in an environment that echoed its aeronautical influences.
On Thursday, August 14, Alfa Romeo hosted a private gathering at the Hagerty House in Pebble Beach. Here, guests enjoyed an intimate evening celebrating Italian design and performance, culminating in a fireside chat with Cristiano Fiorio, Alfa Romeo’s head of global marketing and special projects, and Glynn Bloomquist, a U.S.-based 33 Stradale owner. Their conversation offered rare insight into the design philosophy, engineering excellence, and one-on-one customer collaboration that defines each 33 Stradale build.
The following day, at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering (Friday, August 15), the 33 Stradale took its place among a curated selection of rare and collectible automobiles. Surrounded by some of the finest machinery ever built, the Alfa Romeo still managed to steal the show, its fluid lines and aggressive stance reaffirming its status as a future icon.
Finally, on Saturday, August 16, the 33 Stradale returned to Alfa Romeo’s racing roots at Laguna Seca’s WeatherTech Raceway. Amid the roar of both vintage and modern race cars, the Stradale was displayed alongside the Giulia, Stelvio, and Tonale, further connecting Alfa Romeo’s motorsport DNA with its modern design direction.
Alfa Romeo’s Living Legacy
Founded in Milan in 1910, Alfa Romeo has always pushed the boundaries of style and performance. That tradition continues today with a lineup that includes the Stelvio SUV, the award-winning Giulia sedan, and the new Tonale compact SUV — the brand’s first hybrid offering. The 33 Stradale is not merely a nod to the past but a statement of intent, marking Alfa Romeo’s unwavering commitment to passion, innovation, and Italian excellence.
With its North American debut, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale not only wowed Monterey Car Week attendees but also reaffirmed Alfa Romeo’s place among the most evocative and prestigious names in automotive history.
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