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Gran Turismo Alleggerita – now there’s a phrase to get any Alfista salivating. Shortened to GTA, it represents the pinnacle of Alfa Romeo’s road car programme. Now it’s back with the new Giulia GTA and GTAm – and to celebrate we have fully 22 pages of GTA coverage this month, including road and track tests of the GTAm, plus the 1960s GTA Junior 1300, modern 147 GTA and 156 GTA and some little-known lost GTA prototypes. Ferrari fans can find out all about the sensational all-new 296 GTB – the very first Ferrari-badged V6 road car – as well as how the new Portofino M performs on UK roads. A pair of cute Fiat 850 derivatives – Spider and Amigo Camper – add to the fun factor, while we have the exclusive story on an amazing restoration of the “world’s rustiest Iso Grifo”. The summer events season is in full swing, too, as we report with glee from both Italy and the UK. CONTENTS ALFA ROMEO GIULIA GTA & GTAm – Alfa’s new 540hp heroes tested on both road and track ALFA ROMEO GTA 1300 JUNIOR – Alfaholics’ original GTA road car turned racer ALFA ROMEO 147 & 156 GTA – 21st century performance icons assessed ALFA ROMEO GTA PROTOTYPES – Lost causes: the GTAs that got away FERRARI 296 GTB – Maranello’s all-new V6 hybrid sports car: the full inside story FERRARI PORTOFINO M – Full UK road test: is the reworked spider now as good as the Roma coupe? ISO GRIFO – World’s rustiest Grifo gets an amazing restoration FIAT 850 SPIDER & CAMPER – Two very different rear-engined Fiats owned by one family NATIONAL FERRARI DAY – First ever UK club event open to all Ferrari owners ALFA ROMEO 111TH ANNIVERSARY – Monza Circuit hosts a big Alfa birthday party MODENA CENTO ORE – Full report from one of Italy’s finest rallies OBSCURATI – The unique Alfa Romeo 75-based Castagna Vittoria
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Lusso Or Sport?
Maserati’s executive saloon is relaunched for 2018 with a subtle facelift, more equipment, a power boost and new GranSport/GranLusso versions. Is it better to drive, though?
Toy Boy
We survive heckling nuns and comedy proportions as we climb aboard this 1948 Mille Miglia racing Siata-Fiat 750 Spider Corsa.
A-Lister
What should you replace a clunky old Ford Fiesta with? Something from the top drawer, naturally: a tastily modified Alfa Romeo 147 GTA .
Wind of Change
Levante is a Mediterranean breeze – we test Maserati’s first-ever SUV in UK-spec right-hand drive form to find out if it’s a breath of fresh air
Il Mago di Modena
We tell the story of the ‘wizard’ of Modena, Stanguellini, through two of his exceptional and pioneering race cars
Alfa Romeo TZ2
We attempt to shed light on the mysteries of the ultra-rare and delectable TZ2 – and get behind the wheel of one
Tail Sliders
Recent Lamborghinis have majored on four-wheel drive. But there’s a hardcore enthusiast market for rear-wheel drive cars – a great excuse for us to compare three generations of mid-engined rear-drive Lambos: Huracán, Gallardo Balboni and Urraco.
Usefully Sporty
Alfa’s new Sports Utility Vehicle has finally landed in the UK. We head to Northern Ireland to put the Stelvio through its paces in right-hook form.
Andrea Zagato Face To Face
In an exclusive interview with Andrea Zagato, we find out why Italians don’t believe in perfection, why electric cars are great for designers and how Zagato’s future includes Alfa Romeo.
Heart of the Scorpion
Abarth is tapping into its rich heritage by opening a new ‘Classiche’ department. We take a tour around Abarth’s Turin HQ to delve deep into the heart and soul of the scorpion brand Story & images by Chris Rees
