Alfa Romeo unveils 33 Stradale Perla Nera with exposed carbon fiber — Motor1

Alfa Romeo has unveiled at the brand’s museum in Arese a one-off 33 Stradale Perla Nera supercar with a body made of exposed matte carbon fiber. The car was created at the owner’s request, and work on it took about three years. The vehicle will be displayed at the museum until October 18, after which it will be handed over to the customer, Motor1 reports.

The only unpainted 33 Stradale

Perla Nera, whose name translates as “Black Pearl,” became the only car in the 33-unit series whose carbon body was not covered with paint. According to Alfa Romeo, forgoing paint made it possible to reduce the car’s weight by about 22 pounds compared with painted versions.

Craftspeople laid the carbon fiber for the body by hand in molds, following the contours of the car. A V-shaped pattern was formed on the front hood, while a herringbone pattern runs from the front end across the roof. The exterior is complemented by black wheels. Most badges were also removed from the body: only the front brand emblem and the Alfa Romeo inscription at the rear remain.

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Technical specifications and a bespoke interior

Perla Nera received the same powertrain as other Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale models: a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 620 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mounted longitudinally and paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The manufacturer claims acceleration to 62 mph in less than three seconds and a top speed of about 207 mph.

The interior is finished almost entirely in Alcantara. The front seats were made according to the owner’s wishes, and the redesigned headrest features a carbon insert bearing the Perla Nera inscription. Quadrifoglio and Autodelta symbols are also used inside. Alfa Romeo calls the car the first commission completed by its in-house Bottega Alfa Romeo atelier.