One-of-three Montreal Green Giulia GTAm for sale
You'd take Alfa's best-ever saloon in any configuration - but RHD and green is surely dream grade...
Time is moving very fast for everyone right now - Alfa Romeo being the perfect case in point. Its core models are now the Junior and Tonale SUVs, with an electric Stelvio - based on the STLA Large platform from parent company Stellantis - coming as soon as this year. An electric Giulia is slated for launch in 2026. Barely seems five years since the world was fawning over the return of that badge with an engine.
In fact, a decade has already passed since the Giulia’s debut, so it’s certainly due a replacement. Whether the world is ready for a large electric Alfa remains to be seen, of course. But also our collective memories aren’t totally playing tricks; one Alfa Romeo that really isn’t very old - and very much isn’t an EV - is the Giulia GTA. It was launched in 2020, reviewed in 2021, sold out a few months later and had its 500-unit production run wound up in 2022. If the timeline stays as is, late GTAs like this ‘22 car will only be on their second MOT by the introduction of the EV Giulia. That’s how fast things are changing.
The GTA and even more extreme GTAm were exceptional super-saloons. It was always going to be hard to spoil the Giulia Quadrifoglio, though Alfa worked extremely hard to bring out the best of the Giorgio platform (and not just put a big spoiler on). Tracks were wider, dampers were uprated, ceramic brakes were standard and the wheels forged. That a wonderful V6 boosted to 540hp (with the help of an Akrapovic exhaust) wasn’t the star of the show said everything about the excitement and star-making quality of the GTA chassis.
Of course, it was a hard one to justify from a rational perspective, because a standard Quarifoglio was already so good. And not £150,000. But like all the Black Series AMGs, GTSes and CSes of the world, objectivity needn't be a feature of a GTA buying decision. There was rarity already in its favour - just 500 units for the planet, across GTA and GTAm versions - plus the Giluia’s spectacular design. To see it was to want it (take it from us) the deal done before even starting the engine. You could happily own one, park it, gawp at it and be perfectly happy. Well, maybe.
This one has certainly been enjoyed as intended, with a few thousand miles already under those glorious wheels. And while all GTAs are notable Alfa Romeos, this Giulia is particularly so as a right-hand drive, Montreal Green version. According to the ad, just 19 RHD cars came here, which feels eminently believable, and only three were Montreal Green. One or even two could have been the regular GTA. It’s the third from last built, too, the dash plaque saying 498/500. As if a GTAm couldn’t be any cooler.
The asking price now is £185k; a little less than they first were being offered at, if still more than the original RRP. So no excuse for not adding more miles, basically; a car as special and as scarce as the GTA will remain in demand for a long time yet, especially once the EV Alfas arrive. And never more so than when painted Montreal Green.
This is a lovely motor for someone to add to their collection though I reckon.
But how much do these weigh ?
A pal has recently bought a standard one in red. He took me for a quick spin in it. Felt pretty quick but its weight was very obvious, guessing circa 1,650kgs plus ?
From memory an E46 is 1,540kgs ( but the M3 caries it’s weight Really well ) an E92 M3 is circa 1,620 kgs ( which is what put me off of buying one ) and the next gen M3 & M4 were even heavier ?
I think the GTA would be great as part of a collection but doesn't work so well as a singular choice, which is what the standard model is for. It would be a toss up between this or a Project 8 in my ultimate 5 car garage.
From memory an E46 is 1,540kgs ( but these cars carry their weight Really well ) an E92 M3 is circa 1,620 kgs ( which is what put me off of buying one ) and the next gen M3 & M4 were even heavier ?
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