{"id":39913,"date":"2020-03-10T13:01:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T12:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/?p=39913"},"modified":"2020-03-10T13:01:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T12:01:25","slug":"alfa-giulia-gta-return-of-a-myth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/2020\/03\/alfa-giulia-gta-return-of-a-myth\/","title":{"rendered":"ALFA GIULIA GTA, RETURN OF A MYTH"},"content":{"rendered":"

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110 years after its foundation, Alfa Romeo returns to its roots, bringing back one of the legends of its history and of motoring in general: Giulia GTA. The new Giulia GTA is technically and conceptually inspired by the Giulia GTA of 1965: the \u201cGran Turismo Alleggerita\u201d developed by Autodelta based on the Giulia Sprint GT that racked up sporting successes worldwide. For the new Giulia GTA, Alfa Romeo engineers have striven to improve aerodynamics and handling but above all to reduce weight: the same guidelines followed for the 1965 Giulia GTA. The active aerodynamics were specifically studied to increase the downforce.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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These solutions contain technical know-how that comes directly from Formula 1, thanks to the synergy with Sauber Engineering and the use of the Sauber Aerokit. The same task is assigned to the side skirts, the specific rear spoiler and the active front splitter. The titanium Akrapovi\u010d central exhaust system integrated in the carbon fiber rear diffuser is also new, as are the 20-inch center lock wheels, appearing for the first time on a sedan. The handling at high speeds has been improved by widening the front and rear wheel tracks by 50mm and developing a new set of springs, shock absorbers and bushings for the suspension systems. On GTAm, the aerodynamic front piece has been optimized to an extreme level, by adding a larger front splitter and a real carbon rear wing, which ensure a perfectly balanced load at high speeds. In terms of performance, the powerful 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo, made entirely of aluminum and capable of unleashing no less than 510 hp in the standard configuration, reaches a power output of 540 hp on Giulia GTA, thanks to meticulous calibration work performed by Alfa Romeo engineers. The same team has also succeeded in optimizing the implementation of the new Akrapovi\u010d specific exhaust system, with its unmistakable sound.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Moving inside the car, several new details stand out: the trim in 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 \u201cbasin\u201d, hosting specific moldings deigned to hold helmets and 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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