A very special Alfa 33
22. Nov 2022
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This particular Alfa Romeo 33TT8, had been modified for the 1975 ‘Giro de Italia’ and competed in Groupe 5 (picture above). It was fitted with an Alfa V8 engine, instead of the usual 12 cylinders.
A larger cockpit, a roof and lateral windows were fitted to the Sports Prototype, that usually competed in the World Endurance Championship. It was driven by the Italian Carlo Facetti and by Frenchman Jean-Claude Andruet.
Nevertheless, in the race, the beautiful Alfa could not resist the agile and powerful (3.5 Litres) Fiat-Abarth SE 031 (picture here-under) driven by Giorgio Pianta and Bruno Scabini who took a prestigious victory.
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Endurance, Carlo Facetti, Jean Claude Andruet, Giorgio Pianta, Bruno Scabini, Autodelta Alfa Romeo, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Fiat, Italy, France, 1975
Source: DR
Is this Giro d’Italia speciale not a 33TT3 V8 coupe (that happens to look similar to the 33TT12?
Good question, will check it out. Please, if you find out, let us know
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