Alfa Romeo GTAm (R) – 1969

French historic registration title
Prepared racing car, including roll cage, sold without contrôle technique

At the very beginning of the 1970s, international competitions were giving pride of place to less than 2-litre cars, and after the 1300 and 1600 GTA, Alfa Romeo entrusted the wizard Autodelta with the task of developing a 1750 racing car.

Contrary to popular belief, the Alfa Romeo GTAm was not derived from the GTA, but from the American version of the GTV 1750, hence the suffix “Am”.
This engine featured Spica fuel injection, offering considerable development potential for the renowned, high-performance twin-shaft engine.

It also received dual ignition, and its displacement was increased to 1,985 and then 1,995 cc to compete in the less than 2-liter class, enabling it to develop 240 hp at 7,500 rpm in its most advanced version.
As regulations imposed a minimum weight of 900 kg, the GTAm was not overweight, but the front and rear hoods were made of ...