Tarmacworks Alfa Romeo Giulia QV GTA / GTAm FEATURETTE
500 pieces? No problem!
Alfa Romeo presented the Giulia as the GTA and GTAm in mid-2020. This means fewer kilos and more horsepower than the basic Quadrifoglio version. However, not for too many customers - and at enormous prices. Fortunately, the price of the Tarmacworks model is better. The limitation of 500 units also only plays a role in the real vehicle; the models look a little better. With the emphasis on "a bit", because the first releases in the red car colour went like hot cakes. Now Tamacworks has launched the Montreal Green colour for the GTAm and the Formula 1 special edition for the GTA, more about that later on.
GTA, performance at its best
Alfa Romeo celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2020 and gifted customers with two special models of the Giulia Quadrifoglio. At least some of the customers, because together the special series were limited to 500 units. In a literal sense, the model designation GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerita = lightweight touring car) goes hand in hand with various lightweight construction measures. Through the extended use of lightweight materials, Alfa Romeo claims a weight reduction of 100 kilos compared to the base model Giulia Quadrifoglio. The new titanium exhaust system from Akrapovic, for example, which is framed by a carbon fibre diffuser in the middle, contributes to this. But the propshaft, bonnet, roof, seat shells and bumpers are also made of carbon fibre in the GTA model and push the kerb weight down. Tarmacworks has taken over all the important details and has done so with the usual outstanding quality!
GTAm, the ultimate weapon
Alfa has shaved another 50 kilos off the ribs of the GTAm version. In this form, the sports saloon moves even closer to the racetrack, which is impressively illustrated by the omission of the rear seat, polycarbonate windows (rear), six-point seat belts, a roll bar and loops instead of door openers. The GTAm model also has a protruding spoiler at the rear, which is also the main visual distinguishing feature from the GTA exterior.
In addition, the aerodynamic components on both model variants have been revised to generate more downforce. Here too, the Tarmacworks variants are not stingy and realise all the previously mentioned features in 1/64th scale. We have prepared a YouTube video showing the level of detail compared to other brands such as Matchbox and Majorette. Of course, you shouldn't forget the price difference, but with premium manufacturers like Tarmacworks you really do get a lot for your money. And we're talking about a price of less than $30 a piece! Watch the video here:
Faster, better...and more expensive!
The engine is still the 2.9-litre V6 biturbo already installed in the QV version, but with 540 instead of 510 hp. Once again, the new titanium exhaust system is mainly responsible for the extra power. This improves the sprint time from 0 to 100 km/h from 3.9 to 3.6 seconds. With paint finishes in GTA Red, Trofeo White and Montreal Green, the colours of the Italian flag have been cited in the colour range. It is therefore only a matter of time before we see the GTA models from Tarmacworks in white. Alfa Romeo is reviving its own racing past with multi-coloured paint finishes. On request, the doors could also be customised with a race number. While the regular Giulia Quadrifoglio costs just under $80,000, the GTA models start at $180,000. The $20 to $30 for the Tarmacworks model seems like an absolute bargain!
F1 special edition
In our opinion, the GTA version with the F1 special edition paintwork in Trofeo White and Competizione Red is one of the most beautiful paint finishes. Here too, Tarmacworks offers the matching model, the design of which is intended to demonstrate the proximity to the C38 Formula 1 racing car of the time. In any case, all models are an absolute eye-catcher! And another bonus point: the wheels also roll!
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