1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Speciale news, pictures, and information

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Designer: Bertone
Chassis Num: 381375

This Giulia Sprint Speciale is one of the last 25 to be built; these final cars were painted in one-off colors, in this case Moss green with a fawn interior. The car's engine is a dual overhead cam, aluminum 4-cylinder with side-draft Webers, rated at approximately 129 hp; it is mated to a five-speed manual. Franco Scaglione of Bertone designed the SS, following the futuristic Berlina Aeroynamica Technical, or BAT, cars he designed in 1953-55. Bertone also built the cars which have a coefficient of drag of 0.28, the same as a C6 Corvette.

The first generation of the Giulia, also known as the 105 series, was introduced at the Monaz Autodrome in the early 1960s. The vehicles shared the same bodies as the vehicles they were replacing, the Giulietta. Power came from 1570 cc 4-cylinder engines using hemispheric combustion chambers and producing over 90 horsepower. The five speed manual gearbox was operated by a column mounted shift. The suspension was modified in the rear to improve handling but remained the same in the front.

Just like the Giulietta series, the Giulia came in multiple body-styles including the four-door berlina, spider, TZ, sprint, and Sprint Speciale.

With racing in mind, Alfa Romeo designed and built the TZ series. The TZ, meaning Tubolare Zagato, was outfitted with a light alloy body, tubular frame, disc brakes and independent suspension. The performance of the vehicle was amplified by its light body and responsive and effective handling. The large disc brakes provided excellent stopping power.

In 1963 the Giulia TI Super was introduced as a low production specialty model. With only 500 examples produced, its exclusivity is secure. Outfitted with a 112 horsepower engine, large disc brakes, and floor mounted shift, this vehicle was a performance machine.

In 1963 all models received disc brakes standard on all four wheels. Power was increased in 1965 with the introduction of the 98 horsepower Giulia Super. Externally and internally, the design was slightly modified throughout the years.

The Giulia is credited with expanding international sales of the Alfa Romeo product. Like its predecessor the Giulietta, the vehicle was available in multiple body styles and configurations. Part of its success was the economical aspects, versatility, and styling.

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Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ
Alfa Romeo Giulia Series 101
Alfa Romeo Giulia Series 105
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA
Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ
Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2