Zagato Alfa to be made

Zagato will produce a limited number of its TZ3 Stradale, celebrating Alfa's centenary.

The Zagato TZ3 Stradale may celebrate Alfa Romeo's centenary a little late and take its styling cues from the Italian firm's classic 1960s coupé, but this new car's underpinnings are unashamedly American.

A Dodge Viper ACR gives up its 8.4-litre V10 600hp engine to power the TZ3 and it's mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox to deliver 0-100km/h in about four seconds.

Keeping the weight down is a carbon fibre body that is not dissimilar in looks to Alfa's own 8C super coupé.

Zagato has confirmed that the TZ3 Stradale will be sold in very limited numbers and that three cars have already been ordered. However, the company is only revealing the price to serious buyers.

Published on: May 5, 2011