Alfa Romeo GTA and GTAm SA bound
Based on the Giulia Quadrifoglio, the Alfa Romeo GTA is fitted with a more powerful version of the Alfa Romeo 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo engine, now with 397kW while the GTAm is an extreme version of the GTA and features two racing seats, a roll bar and 6-point safety belts.
Luckily for us, both these beasts are heading our way. With only 500 worldwide and less than 10 on the cards for Mzansi, Alfa has already opened up the order books and I am sure that enthusiasts will sure be salivating at the thoughts of owning these masterpieces.
In terms of performance, the powerful aluminium 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo engine will produce 390kW on the Giulia GTA, and provide harmonious sounds through its new Akrapovič specific exhaust system. Thanks to a launch control system, the 0-100km/h time is claimed to be 3.6s.
The vehicle has received a major weight shed, and it has reaped particularly impressive results in the GTA. Here the total weight reduction amounts to 100kg, thanks to the adoption of lightweight materials such as carbon fibre for the driveshaft, hood, roof, front bumper, front wheel arches, rear wheel arch inserts and the shell of the specific sporting seats with 6-point Sabelt safety belts.
Further, lightweight aluminium is used in the engine, doors and suspension systems, and various other composite materials are used throughout. For instance, Lexan – a unique polycarbonate resin that comes straight from the world of motorsports – has been used in the side and rear window frames, further contributing to weight reduction.
Looks
The Giulia GTAm is the two-seater configuration approved for on-road use, with a front splitter and a larger visible rear wing in carbon, while the Giulia GTA offers four seats, no rear roll-bar; spoiler and splitter optimised for daily use on the road; the same door panels, seats and windows as those of the Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Interior
100% Alcantara® on the dashboard, door panels, glove compartment, side pillars and the central trim on the seats. Alcantara® is used even more extensively on the GTAm version, where the rear bench has been removed, leaving room for a fully upholstered “basin”, hosting specific mouldings designed to hold helmets and a fire extinguisher. The new matte carbon inserts endow the interior with a distinctive technical and aesthetic elegance. In the new GTAm, the interior is unique in that it features a roll bar, no door panels or rear seats and the door is opened with a belt in place of the handle, another touch that comes from the racing world.
Pricing
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA - R3 999 900
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm - R4 299 900
The sales process will be one-to-one, with a Brand ambassador product specialist following each customer from order to delivery. But the buying experience doesn’t stop at the dedicated sales process. Indeed, the new owners will also receive a personalized experience package kit, which includes a Bell helmet in special GTA livery, a full racing set by Alpinestars (race suit, gloves and shoes) and a personalized Goodwool car cover for protecting his or her GTA or GTAm.
