2010 Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa


Alfa Romeo will be 100 years old. An anniversary, the renowned Italian design Schmiden use to prove the traditional company's honor. At the Geneva Motor Show have been presented with Pininfarina and Bertone 2uettottanta the Pandion with two attractive models, now with the TZ3 takes Zagato Corsa according to the Villa D'Este.

Unlike the designs of Bertone and Pininfarina, the TZ3 is not a study but a real racing car, which refers to the long history of the company and Alfa Zagato convenes. It is also a commissioned work, for the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa was one of southern businessmen and Zagato collector in order given.

The technical platform for the TZ3 is the Alfa 8C. The stylish aluminum body is stretched via a chassis made of carbon fiber elements and a tubular space frame. The 4.2-liter V8 makes 420 hp and is coupled to a sequential six-speed racing transmission. Secure contact with the ground 18-inch alloy wheels with size 245 tires front and 285er tires on the rear axle. As dynamic as the optics will also be the performance of the Zagato TZ3. The two-seater accelerates from zero to less than 3.5 seconds to 100 km / h, top speed is said to be over 300 km / hr. 850 kg of dry light Alfa TZ3 is also in accordance with FIA homologated GT2 regulations. However, its owner plans no racing commitments with the 4.34 meter long, 1.94 meters wide and 1.20 meters high collector's piece.

"The idea of the TZ3 is created in collaboration with the Centro Stile Alfa a couple of years ago, working on the 8C sports and variants of the MiTo . A Zagato came to mind at this time to go make an Alfa race bearing his name, and so began testing at Balocco , even if at first with a 6 cylinder. At first try it was Giorgio Francia, a former pilot in the Alpha CIVT and DTM








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