The Fastest Alfa Romeo Cars Ever Made

Alfa Romeo is a brand that is known for two things, firstly, its beautifully crafted automobiles, and secondly, its inherent Italian reliability issues. But this list of the fastest Alfa Romeo cars ever made has rectified their nuances. Alfa Romeo stands as a premium carmaker of the Stellantis group just under Maserati, and they have gained a decent amount of traction after their inclusion in this group. 

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The list above is arranged on the basis of top speed only. However, the long gap in the model year is because in-between Alfa Romeo left the United States market and only returned when Fiat bought Chrysler all of which are now under Stellantis. 

Some of the vintage Alfa Romeo cars are already in demand. Be it the sedan, coupe, or SUV, the brand has established great goodwill and it lets people spend a heavy sum on them. Similarly, the upcoming 2025 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is an all-new member joining the castle.

In the video above, Supercar Blondie reviews the limited edition Alfa Romeo. Talking about almost everything about the car, she even drives it and gives a brief history about some of the most special cars from the brand.

Which is the fastest Alfa Romeo model as of now?

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm is the fastest Alfa Romeo model as of now. It has 533 horsepower and it can do 0-60 in just 3.3 seconds and touch a top speed of 191 MPH. The 2021 Giulia GTAm is also the most powerful Alfa Romeo ever made leaving the likes of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio and 8C Competizione behind.

Does Alfa Romeo have a V8? Which Alfa Romeo has a Ferrari engine?

Earlier, some Alfa Romeo models came with a V8 motor under the hood. The 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C had a naturally aspirated V8 motor that produced 450 horsepower. As of now, there is no V8-powered Alfa Romeo in the current lineup, however, the twin-turbo V6 engine of the Giulia Quadrifoglio is a Ferrari-derived engine. 

What does Quadrifoglio mean?

Quadrifoglio means “Four Leaf Clovers”, and Alfa Romeo has been using this badge on their motorsport and performance-oriented cars. If an Alfa Romeo comes with this badge, then it is a performance spec model, way different than the regular ones.

Now, without further talking, let’s dive into the Alfas straight away-

Did You Know?

We all know Ferrari through the courtesy of Enzo Ferrari. but the man himself once worked for Alfa Romeo for almost 20 years! He joined Alfa Romeo in the late 1920s but eventually, he was forced to leave it in 1939

16. 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale 

We start this list with the newest Alfa Romeo SUV, the Tonale. Unlike other Alfa Romeo models, the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is an efficient hybrid vehicle that targets entry-level customers of premium vehicles. 

Being the fast hybrid Alfa Romeo and an entry-level SUV, the Tonale competes with the likes of the Audi Q3, Range Rover Evoque, BMW X1, Lexus UX hybrid, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA. 

Driving the Tonale feels quite nice, and the quality is at par with its competitors, and sometimes even better. The interior is spacious, the material quality is good, and the whole setup is very comfortable, except for the seat foams. We feel like it could have had better and softer seats that’d help you munch mile after mile without any back pain. 

Here are the specs of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, and the prices of the 2024 Tonale SUV start at $42,995. 

The Alfa Romeo Tonale has a 1.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 285 HP and 347 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in just 5.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 MPH. 

15. 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 2.5

The 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 2.5 was based on the Alfetta coupe and was one of the best-looking cars of that time. The GTV-6 2.5 came with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine that made 154 hp and 157 lb-ft of torque. The engine was lifted from Alfa Romeo 6 which was much heavier than the GTV-6. As a result, it could go from 0-62 mph in 8.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 127 mph as per third-party testing. 

Being an old model and that too sold in a limited number as it got discontinued very soon the original price of the car is not known. But going by the current market value of the pre-owned models one is looking at $22,000 for a well-kept example while the best ones are priced close to $35,000. 

​​​14.  1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Quadrifoglio 3.0

The 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Quadrifoglio 3.0 may not be the fastest Alfa Romer by present standards but back in the day, it was. It features a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine that made 183 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque that was paired to a 5-speed manual the sedan could do 0-60 in 8.0 seconds flat and hit a top speed of 137 mph as per third-party testing.

The looks of the car that came to the United States weren’t up to everyone’s taste but it drove and handled well. As a result, the media houses gave Milano a thumbs-up. The sedan back in the day started at $20,000 for the base model and competed against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz 190 E and the BMW 3-Series.

13. 1970 Alfa Romeo Montreal

The 1970 Alfa Romeo Montreal is the oldest Alfa Romeo model we have on the list. Despite its age, the car still looks drop-dead gorgeous and was designed by Marcelo Gandini, of Bertone Studio.

It was powered by a 2.6-liter V8 engine that produced 200 hp and 173 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain came with a 5-speed manual transmission and could go from 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds as per third-party testing and had a top speed of 138 mph.

The actual price of the car isn’t available but well-kept models are grabbing an eye-popping valuation in auctions. According to third-party auction sites, a decent example can sell at $79,100 while the highest price paid till now for the model is $176,000.

That said, the 2+2 coupe was first shown at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show and was an instant hit among the audience.

12. 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the brand’s only SUV offering in 2023 It comes in three trims namely Sprint, Ti, and Veloce, and has a base MSRP of $45,550. All three models are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine which makes 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque.

As per Alfa Romeo, the Stelvio in this configuration does 0-60 in 5.4 seconds and hits a top speed of 144 mph.

With the compact luxury SUV, Alfa Romeo is targeting the performance SUV segment. For 2023 it got a slew of updates which included a new Veloce trim that replaced the Ti Sport trim, standard ADAS features, other standard features like heated front and rear seats, wireless charging, auto-dimming rearview mirror, navigation system, and other features which are exclusive to the trims. 

11. 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia is the only sedan in the brand’s portfolio right. The Giulia sedan comes in three trim choices Sprint, Ti, and Veloce with a base MSRP of $43,350.

All three models are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque. As per Alfa Romeo, the sedan clocks 0-60 in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 149 mph.

The 2023 Giulia falls under the mid-size sedan segment. For 2022 it has received several updates to its interior, exterior, and features list. On the safety part, the car now comes standard with ADAS which includes features like automatic headlights, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and front and rear parking sensors. 

10. 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio

The 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 Qudrifoglio was the most powerful model in 164’s lineup which came as a replacement for the Alfa Romeo 6. The 164 Quadrifoglio was powered by a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V6 that made 230 hp and 202 lb-ft of torque.

The 4-door sedan did 0-60 in 7.3 seconds as per third-party figures and had a top speed of 152 mph.

The wedge-shaped 164 Quadrifoglio was the brand’s flagship model and came loaded with features like 15-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power sunroof, leather seats, premium audio system, and a few more.

For all this, the 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio had a sticker price of $38,275.

9. Alfa Romeo 147 V6 GTA

The classic hot hatch segment might be ruled by the Volkswagen Golf, but the VW has shadowed many unique hot hatches like the Renault Clio V6 and the Alfa Romeo 147 V6 GTA. 

The 147 GTA hatchback was produced from 2002 to 2005, and a total of over 5000 units were sold. In the UK, it used to have a base price of around $28,000 back in the early 2000s.

The GTA was the fastest of the lot, but it was also one of the poorest when it came to handling. The engine was mounted at the front, powering the front wheels, which made it oversteer quite a lot in corners. 

Alfa did give it a traction control system, but that also struggled to keep it on track when pushed hard. Basically, it was a straight-line hero with a screaming Italian V6, and it came with a rich interior, with sporty enhancements.

The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA has a 3.2-liter V6 engine producing 247 HP and 221 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in just 6.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 221 MPH. 

8. 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV Cup

Here we have another special car among the fastest Alfa Romeos over the years, and it is the GTV Cup. The 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV Cup was based on the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6, which back in 1997 got an updated 24-valve motor under the hood. 

There was also an option for a 2.0-liter engine, which was obviously less powerful than the bigger 3.0-liter motor. Alfa Romeo built only 419 units of these Cup series GTV models, which included RHD and LHD versions. 

The V6-powered cars were painted only in red, and all the RHD models came equipped with this engine only. The GTV Cup models came with additional enhancements like a rear spoiler, side skirts, wheel arch side vents, and titanium-like finished iconic Telephone alloy rims, etc. 

A recent sale of a 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV Cup was done for around $23,000, which gives us an idea of what the approximate value of these modern Italian classics can be!

The Alfa Romeo GTV Cup had a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine that produced 227 HP and 206 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in just 6.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 154 MPH. 

7. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV 3.2 V6

The Alfa Romeo GTV got a facelift after the first models started to feel outdated, and with the new facelift, a new 3.2-liter V6 motor was also introduced to the market. The body was slightly redesigned by Pininfarina, along with some upgrades inside the car.

The new V6 was a very rev-happy engine, it screamed till 7000 RPM, and peak power came around 6000 RPM, while the torque tops at less than 5000. One issue we noticed was that the clutch became heavy when it became warm, and that’s not a nice thing.

But, Italians are known for not being perfect, and we believe that this notchiness can be compromised when you’re getting a high-revving naturally aspirated V6 motor. Unfortunately, it didn’t come to the US shores, and if you want one, you’ve to import it from the UK or other European countries. 

The 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV facelift came with a 3.2-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine that produced 239 HP and 213 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in just 6.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 158 MPH. 

6. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

The 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale was one of the fastest street-legal sports cars in the 60s, and it is considered one of the first supercars the world has ever seen, along with the Mercedes-Benz Gullwing.

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale was fast, and it looked fast as well. Alfa Romeo added butterfly doors to the 33 Stradale to make it look more epic, and now you know that it’s not just a Lamborghini thing. 

Back in the day, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale used to cost at least $17,000, and reports suggest that $2,000 was the average price of cars in the 1960s. So it was very expensive for its time, and only 33 units of these were ever made. 

We tried to find out the current valuation of the 33 Stradale, but it is very rare to see an Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale change hands these days, so there is no actual data. But, being one of the first Italian supercars, expect it to fetch at least a couple million dollars in an auction. 

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale had a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 230 HP and 152 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in just 5.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 160 MPH. 

5. 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition Track Pack

After the thumping reception of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, the Italian carmaker came with the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition Track Pack. The mid-engine rear-wheel-drive coupe was a smashing-looking car and was powered by a 1.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

The turbo-four made 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. In third-party testing, the coupe did 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds and hit a top speed of 160 mph.

The coupe came with a heavy dose of carbon fiber used in the chassis and the interior to keep weight in check. The steering wheel was wrapped in Alcantara while the seats had a mix of Alcantara and leather on them.

The Launch Edition Track Pack was limited to 500 units and came with sporty exhaust, race-tuned suspension, Pirelli P-Zero tires, sports seats, and a unique alloy wheel design.

 4. 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is one of the fastest-accelerating Alfa Romeo cars on sale. The performance SUV is powered by a Ferrari-sourced 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that makes 505 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque.

Alfa Romeo claims the SUV can do 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 176 MPH. Fun fact, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio lapped the Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 51.7 seconds, a rare feat for a five-seater SUV.

Based on Alfa Romeo’s racing pedigree the Stelvio Quadrifoglio lives up to its name with the performance and features on offer. Key highlights of the SUV include bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps and LED taillamps, 20-inch alloy wheels, torque-vectoring rear differential, leather-wrapped gear shifter, and a few more.

3. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

The 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was a very special car as after a long hiatus an Alfa Romeo was going to be sold in the United States. Only 500 copies of the car were ever built and 85 of them were sold in the United States.

It was powered by a Ferrari-sourced 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that produced 450 hp and 347 lb-ft of torque. In third-party testing, the coupe did 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and covered a standing quarter-mile in 12.8 seconds.

The coupe was mated to a Maserati-sourced 6-speed dual-clutch automatic and had a 50/50 weight distribution. The looks of the coupe were quirky and made it stand out in the crowd. It has a typical Alfa Romeo design borrowing a lot of design cues from yesteryear models.

The coupe was first shown as a concept at the 2003 Frankfurt auto show and after receiving rave reviews the concept materialized into a production car.

2. 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is the second-fastest car on the list. Sitting on top of Giulia’s trim level the Giulia Quadrifoglio starts at $80,030. It is powered by a Ferrari-sourced 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 505 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque.

The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and as per Alfa Romeo can do 0-60 in 3.8 seconds. The sedan has a top speed of 191 mph.

Looks-wise, the Giulia Quadrifoglio is similar to the regular Giulia sedan but it is for Alfa Romeo what M car, and the AMG car is for BMW and Mercedes-Benz, respectively.

The brand’s flagship sedan boasts a long feature list that includes a 15-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, all-leather upholstery, Formula One-inspired steering wheel, anodized brake calipers with red Alfa Romeo script, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

1. 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm

The 2021 Alfa Romeo GTA and GTAm models are perfect for those who want a street-legal racecar in their garages. A Ferrari-derived twin-turbo V6 under the hood pumps out over 500 ponies, but that’s not where the GTAm shines. 

The GTAm is a proper racecar, with a half roll-cage at the back, and even if it gets four doors, you’d be surprised to know that the rear doors, windows, and even the windshield are made out of plastic to save weight.

Not only that, there’s no back seat, the front seats are made out of carbon fiber, and you get a set of proper 6-point seatbelts. How cool is that? 

As a race-spec model, the GTAm gets a lot of carbon fiber parts, some of which are exposed and some painted like usual metal body panels. No need to say, aerodynamic parts are a huge addition to the Giulia, including a totally new front bumper with an adjustable splitter, a big diffuser at the back, and a carbon fiber rear wing that can also be adjusted according to the requirements of the driver. 

Only 500 units of the Alfa Romeo GTA and GTAms were ever made in total, and back when it was on sale, the Alfa Romeo GTAm was priced at around $225,000 in the European region. 

The Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm has a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing 533 HP and 443 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 191 MPH. This is the sole reason why the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm is the fastest Alfa Romeo ever made. 

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 2025 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

Here comes one of the recently teased, limited-edition supercars from the brand, the 2025 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. As the name suggests, only 33 of such examples will ever be made with an estimated price tag of $1 million for each car. This inspiration came from the company’s history in the 1960s when it made 33 Stradale, even rarer than the present one. Only 18 of such sports cars were ever made. 

Furthermore, it was considered as one of the most beautiful cars ever made. To effectively blend the charismatic charm of the 1960s 33 Stradale with the latest tech, Alfa Romeo uses some mechanicals of the Maserati MC20 sports car.

The limited-edition 33 Stradale made only for some lucky people showcases the brand’s intention of bringing some more vintage cars with new tech and power advancements.

The 33 Stradale is powered by two powertrains. The standard is 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine which makes 620 horsepower. Another is a fully electric version that promises 750 horsepower and 240 miles of range on a single charge. With any of the powertrain, it is quick enough to do 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds. The top speed is claimed at 207 mph.