Zagato is unveiling a batch of classic racing cars to celebrate its long term links with Alfa Romeo. The new race cars will be a modern interpretation of the classic Alfa TZ and TZ2 racing cars of the 1960s.
The cutting edge TZ3 is designed to minimize weight yet use the most powerful drive-train possible, so the 1960s aluminum tubular frame has been replaced by a carbon fiber monocoque with hand-crafted aluminum panels and in place of the original four cylinder engine is an 8C Competizone 4.2 liter V8. The final equation is 420 bhp pushing a curb weight of 850 kg for a 0-100 kmh in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 300 kmh.
The new TZ3 was built to a commission by German Zagato collector Martin Kapp, who owns original TZ and TZ2 cars. To honour the original car it uses the same shade of red and carries the same Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Verde badging.
The Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa was officially unveiled at the 2010 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este where it received the Design Award for the best concept car or prototype chosen by public vote.
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