F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas Purchases 1 of 500 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA
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- The Finnish driver of the Alfa Romeo F1 Team purchases Giulia GTA, the ultimate expression of the brand’s distinctive style and performance
- Valtteri Bottas becomes 1 of 500 owners of the Giulia GTA, a collector’s car inspired by the winning and unforgettable 1965 forerunner
- Valtteri Bottas will take possession at the Stellantis &You showroom in Turin
The Alfa Romeo team welcomed F1 driver Valtteri Bottas to the Stellantis &You showroom in Turin, Italy where Bottas collected his new Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA in distinctive red. The limited-edition car is the most powerful Alfa Romeo ever built and only 500 units are available.
What Makes the Alfa Romeo Guilia GTA Unique
The Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA has revived one of motoring’s legends and a milestone in the brand’s history, the 1965 Giulia GTA. The ultimate expression of Alfa Romeo’s unique ability to combine style and performance, this model represents an authentic return to Alfa Romeo’s roots, founded in the world of performance and grand touring.
The Giulia GTA is a high-performance vehicle based on the outstanding Giulia Quadrifoglio. Thanks to the extensive adoption of ultralight materials, the Giulia GTA benefits from a weight reduction of up to 100 kilograms (220 lbs.) compared to the Giulia Quadrifoglio and is equipped with an upgraded version of Alfa Romeo’s 2.9 V-6 Bi-Turbo at 540 hp.
Alfa Romeo engineers improved aerodynamics and handling, but above all reduced weight, under the same guidelines followed for the 1965 Giulia GTA. To achieve these goals, extensive use of carbon-fibre components and composite materials played a role. Aerodynamics were specially designed to increase downforce. The technical know-how came directly from Formula 1 thanks to the synergy with Sauber Engineering.
Alfa Romeo engineers were able to benefit from the expertise and facilities of Sauber Engineering.
The Swiss company, with more than 50 years of experience in motorsports, 27 years in F1, has gained in-depth know-how on aerodynamics thanks also to a proprietary wind tunnel that is among the most advanced in Europe. The Sauber team actively participated in the design, prototyping and manufacturing of aerodynamic components for the new Giulia GTA.
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