Besides the out-of-this-world names such as “33 Stradale” and “8C”, “Gran Turismo Alleggerita” means a racing car which was born with one idea in mind and that was to win. But if there’s a name that screams “ultimate Alfa Romeo” to the sky is GTA and GTAm. On the other hand the “Veloce” stood for the best engine treatment any twin cam L-4 could get at the Alfa premises, normally including dedicated cams, exhaust, intake, head, piston and oil pan. The names “Super Sprint” and SZ and everyone will think of the excellent hand built SWB 1900 Coupès and the round and incredibly fast Spada-designed Giulietta of the early 60ies. These names began to be used with the 1900 Ti saloon and then progressed with the Giulietta and Giulia. These words when they’re applied to any Alfa mean a specific mechanical development aimed at making a special car even more special. If you’re at an Alfa gathering, and you utter “Ti”, “Veloce”, “Quadrifoglio Verde”, “SZ”, “Sprint”, “SS”, “GTA” and “GTAm”, anyone who knows what’s what about Alfa Romeo will know immediately you’re talking important stuff. All true Alfisti speak their language and if some words are called, they will stand still, with ears raised to their attention.
The moniker GTA has acquired a great meaning since its introduction in 1965 and since then, it became synonymous with “legend”.
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