Alfa Romeo 33 Iguana (1969

The Alfa Romeo 33 Iguana was a concept car designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign and unveiled in 1969. It wasn’t a production model, but it was a significant influence on later car designs. The Iguana was based on the road-ready version of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Tipo 33/2.

he Alfa Romeo 33 Iguana, a concept car, originally featured a 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) aluminum V8 engine capable of 266.9 horsepower. However, this power was ultimately reduced to 230 horsepower at 8,000 rpm for enhanced reliability. This V8 was paired with a SPICA fuel injection system and a six-speed manual transmission with a Colotti gearbox. 

• Engine: The Iguana initially utilized a 1,995 cc aluminum V8 engine. 
• Power Output: While the engine had the potential to produce 266.9 horsepower, it was tuned down to 230 hp at 8,000 rpm for better reliability. 
• Fuel Injection: The engine was equipped with a SPICA fuel injection system. 
• Transmission: A six-speed manual transmission with a Colotti gearbox was used. 
• Top Speed: The Iguana could reach a top speed of 161.6 MPH (260 km/h). 
• Concept Car: The Alfa Romeo 33 Iguana was a concept car designed by Italdesign Giugiaro, and was presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1969. 

The above 33 Iguana is from the Stellantis Heritage collection housed at the Alfa Romeo Historical Museum in Arese, the fascinating Alfa Romeo 33 “Iguana” is a unique example presented at the Turin motor show in November 1969, a creation of the world-renowned designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.

The iguana concept car reinterprets a high-performance coupé on the mechanical base of the 33 Stradale, featuring an extremely sharp front end, taut, defined lines, a sleek and minimalist Alfa Romeo “shield,” a highly slanted, wide windshield, an adjustable rear spoiler, and a simple, linear interior design. The car body boasts a distinctive, very bright metallic hue. The Campagnolo alloy wheels with elliptical holes, which is an obvious reference to the 33 Stradale, complete a design that, at the time, anticipated the style of the 1970s.