What the car is and where it came from
A two-seat, rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car designed by Marco Tencone and Lorenzo Ramaciotti at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo. Built by Maserati in Modena from May 2013. Marketed by Alfa Romeo until 2020.
How it works, in terms someone would actually use
It places the driver low and central, with a carbon-fibre tub that transmits every road ripple through the seat and wheel. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine sits behind the seats. The twin-clutch transmission shifts quickly but without drama. The rear-wheel-drive layout demands attention on exit. The chassis is stiff, light, and unyielding.
What it gets right
It gets the weight distribution right: 40% front, 60% rear. It gets the material hierarchy right: carbon-fibre monocoque, aluminium subframes, minimal steel. It gets the seating position right: eyes level with the bonnet line, hands close to the chest.
What it does not
It does not isolate the driver from noise, vibration, or mechanical intrusion. It does not offer adaptive suspension, all-wheel drive, or a usable boot. It does not soften its edges for daily use.
What it changed
It proved Alfa Romeo could build a lightweight, mid-engined sports car without relying on a V8 or heritage badge alone. It shifted focus from displacement to architecture.
Who it is for, and who it is not
It is for drivers who prioritise feedback over forgiveness. It is not for those who need practicality, quiet, or ease of entry and exit.
Is it worth your time
Yes—if you want to feel how a sports car’s structure and layout shape its behaviour, not just its speed. No—if you need comfort, space, or refinement.
