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Alfa Romeo RZ and SZ. So deliciously Zagato.
Here we are in the first half of the 90's, from 1989 to 1993, to be precise.
Alfa had two versions, the Roadster ( RZ for Roadster Zagato ) and the SZ ( the Coupé ). Both have some strong lines, sometimes in rupture, blending sensuality and abruptness ) showing some character, for sure.
It was not a firebrand, with its 3 liters 6 cylinders delivering 210 / 220 HP, offering modest performances ( 7 secs for 0 to 100 km /h ) and around 240 Km / h max speed...
But the car was relatively light: 1200 Kilos for the Coupé, a bit more than extra 100 kilos for the Roadster.
My favorite parts: The nose with the 6 head lights, and the dashboard. My less favorite part: The rear, which I find brutal...
Here are the pictures to be credited to Car and Classic.
RZ:
SZ
I would love to test drive it.
This " Mostro " cannot leave anybody indifferent, for sure. Hate or Love?
Best,
Nicolas
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Alfa Romeo RZ and SZ. So deliciously Zagato.
Here we are in the first half of the 90's, from 1989 to 1993, to be precise. Alfa had two versions, the Roadster ( RZ for Roadster Zagato ) and the SZ ( the Coupé ). Both have some strong lines, sometimes in rupture, blending sensuality and abruptness ) s...
Maybe the performance looks unexceptional by today's standards
but this would have been a cracking base for a rally car. Definitely a nice (still) affordable classic, worthy of any collection amongst other Italian stallions.
As funky as car design gets....
Zagato syling was a bit too 'quirky' back then, but boy, have they improved in recent times ....
