Alfa Romeo 4C Bows Out With Tribute to Iconic 33 Stradale

Next year is probably going to look a lot like 2020 due to COVID-19, so is this why FCA Canada waited until mid-December to announce a limited edition of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider as a 2020 model?

The real reason is because the sporty Italian roadster introduced in 2014 won’t be back for 2021. The company chose to give it some extra lease on life, that’s all. And there’s arguably no better way to do it than a tribute to the iconic 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.

Only 33 units will be available in North America—ironically just six fewer than the total number of 4C Spiders that were sold in Canada last year.

Photo: FCA

Fittingly, the 33 Stradale Tributo is painted in Rosso Villa d’Este exclusively and sports grey-gold alloy wheels with a diameter of 18 inches up front and 19 inches in the rear.

The cockpit stands out with two-tone sport seats covered in black Dinamica suede and tobacco leather. There are also dedicated plaques on the dashboard, side sills and centre console, the last of which is progressively numbered.

Furthermore, many features that used to be optional now come standard including an Akrapovic centre-mounted exhaust, race-tuned suspension, bi-xenon headlamps, battery charger, car cover, and carbon fibre halo, rear wing and Italian flag mirror caps. Piano-black front air intakes and rear diffuser are available, as well.

Photo: FCA

Some will regret the absence of modifications to the engine that powers the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo, but remember the turbocharged 1.75-litre four-cylinder produces 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, which means a remarkable power-to-weight ratio of 4.8 kg/hp and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.2 seconds.

Pricing is not specified, but customers interested in learning more or reserving a 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo can inquire with their local Alfa Romeo retailer today, FCA says.

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