Spectacular Alfa Giulia SWB Zagato unveiled

If there’s a single matter you can guarantee with a Zagato construct, it’s a distinct style id. Whatever is produced by the Milanese coachbuilder will appear like absolutely nothing else out there (see the Vanquish Taking pictures Brake for evidence) and in some occasions fully diverse from the donor auto. The new Giulia SWB Zagato emphatically ticks both of those of individuals boxes.

Just revealed, the Giulia SWB is a exceptional-wanting factor it could not be just about anything but a Zagato. They absolutely weren’t lying about the shorter wheelbase, the Giulia massively truncated to produce a squat, butch sort of coupe-hatch, a single that virtually has a little bit of SZ in profile. The Giulia TZ of the 1960s has definitely motivated the look, as well, with the Kamm tail and big rear glasshouse. Zagato says the the latest Villa D’Este idea cars – the TZ3 Corsa and TZ3 Stradale – also influenced the style. There is a double bubble roof, way too, of study course – what would a Zagato be without the need of a person of all those?

Somewhere else, there’s a trace of Montreal in the entrance finish (or Tonale, if you are contemplating far more contemporary), with the trademark 50 percent dozen Alfa lights cowled by the bonnet split by the classic grille. It’s reported that this auto is going to a German customer who owns an SZ, some modern Aston Zagatos and an 8C Competizione, so the glance can make sense. Alejandro Mesonero, Head of Alfa Romeo design, was included with the venture, but improvement and manufacturing were all Zagato.

As a celebration of the Giorgio system and famous twin-turbo V6, the SWB provides jointly the dream powertrain combination under no circumstances made available in advance of. As anticipated, the engine is creating 540hp, as for each the GT Am, albeit mixed with the 6-speed handbook previously only accessible in still left-hand-drive, standard Quadrifoglios.

Ought to be pretty the expertise then, specially when merged with the more agility of that considerably shortened wheelbase and (presumably) lighter weight from the carbon entire body. There are no numbers from Zagato for now on excess weight or performance, but the motor is a proven performer as we found out in Wales past 12 months. 

Andrea Zagato, CEO, said: We are exceptionally happy with the collaboration we experienced all over this interval with Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, the teamwork was best, also with the Advertising and marketing and Communication department. It has been an exhilarating working experience that has verified how the combination of Alfa Romeo and Zagato is an complete basic of collecting”. The photos noticed right here ended up taken at Alfa’s old circuit in Arese, right before staying handed over to the one particular lucky purchaser. Must be a rather excellent Christmas for someone…