My GT7 Log: A tale of two Giulias

Whether it's classic or modern, the Alfa Romeo Giulia has motorsport bloodlines running through its veins and when you take it to the track, it really showcases the classic Alfa Romeo magic from within.

So, what makes the Giulia special in an Alfa Romeo kind of way? The question will be answered by two machines in question; an ancient Giulia Sprint GT and the modern Giulia GTA.

Beginning with the Giulia Sprint GT, this model is essentially the coupe equivalent of the original Giulia that was marketed from the 60s to the 70s. It became part of the range a year after the original Giulia was launched in 1962. Styled by Giugiaro, who was part of Bertone at that time, the Sprint GT is powered by a 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine producing 104HP of power and 102.7ft-lb of torque.

Fast forward to the 2020s, Alfa Romeo unveiled the Giulia GTA, a track-honed limited edition of the modernized Giulia sedan made in honor of Alfa Romeo's 110th anniversary. In addition to the aggressive aerodynamics provided by Alfa Romeo's Formula 1 partner, Sauber, the 2.9L V6 Bi-Turbo engine was tuned to produce 540HP of power, making it capable of hitting a 0-100kph time of 3.6 seconds. 

The GTAm is the Italian four-door equivalent of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS because of its extensive use of lightweight materials including the deletion of rear seats, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 2.82kg per horsepower. 

500 of these were made and sold, and those who bought it were eligible for a personalized experience package which includes a special Bell helmet, special racing overalls by Alpinestars, a special car cover by Goodwool, and a driving course courtesy of Alfa Romeo Driving Academy.

Now that I shed light on these two Giulias, let's find out how much the Giulia has progressed from the ancient Sport GT to the modern GTA, and with that, I'm off to Monza to conduct the Italian experiment. This is Darwin's Evolution theory the Alfa Romeo way and it's time to put this theory to the test.

And now the results;

Giulia Sprint GT - 2m49.629s

Giulia GTAm - 2m07.614s

The evolution of the Alfa Romeo Giulia, forty-two seconds in the making. It took about 42 seconds to progress the Giula from the Sprint GT of the past to the GTA of today...in my mind.

From the classic Sprint GT to the modern GTA, the Alfa Romeo Giulia really has motorsport bloodlines running through its veins and it really showcases the classic Alfa Romeo magic from within. 

As the world embraces the new normal, it looks like cars like the Giulia will face the inevitable but nevertheless, it's a clear reminder that the modern Giulia is the best Alfa Romeo at this moment in time because of the style, dynamics, and performance worth upsetting the Germans case to case.

Grazie ragazzi, Alfa Romeo Giulia.