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Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Original Giulietta: 1.3 liters, twin cams, Alfa Romeo's leap into mass production.12

Researched October 25, 2026 from 32 sources

Also called

  • NormaleUnofficial name for Spiders without the Veloce specification.3
  • Coda TondaRound tail: the name for the original Giulietta SZ body's rounded rear.4
  • Coda TroncaTruncated tail: the Kamm-tail Giulietta SZ body, also known as SZ2.4

At a glance

0150300
49–282 hpPower
01020
6–19.4 s0–100 km/h
0125250
135–244 km/hTop speed
0200400
107–380 N·mTorque
07501,500
770–1,395 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1458

Layout
Original/1977: front-engine, RWD; 2010: front-engine, FWD458
Gearbox
Original: 4-speed manual, SS/SZ 5; 1977: 5-speed; hatch: 6-speed manual/TCT458
Built at
Italy: Portello (Berlina), Arese (1977), Cassino (2010)458
Units built
1954–1965: 177,690; 1977–1985: about 380,000; 2010–2020: 469,067458

The story

The original Giulietta drove Alfa Romeo's move into series production. The 2010 hatch pursued comfort and Alfa character: Lorenzo Ramaciotti led group design, Marco Tencone headed Alfa design, and Centro Stile shaped the car.256

1977: Cressoni's Alfetta-based wedge19771983: Chiti's 361-car Turbodelta19832010: Type 940 debuts on the Compact platform20102011: More diesels, then twin-clutch TCT20112014: 4C powertrain, 0–100 in 6.0 seconds20142016: Veloce replaces Quadrifoglio Verde20162020: December 22: production stops20202021: Australia's 35-car Edizione Finale2021 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (original) (750/101): 1954–1965750/101Alfa Romeo Giulia (105): 1962–1977105Alfa Romeo Alfetta: From 1972Alfa Romeo AlfettaAlfa Romeo Giulietta (Nuova) (116): 1977–1985116Alfa Romeo 75: From 1985Alfa Romeo 75Alfa Romeo 147 (937): 2000–2010937Alfa Romeo Giulietta (hatchback) (940): 2010–2020940 1960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1457820
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YearWhat happened
1954–1965Alfa Romeo Giulietta (original) (750/101)
1962–1977Alfa Romeo Giulia (105)
From 1972Alfa Romeo Alfetta
1977–1985Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Nuova) (116)
From 1985Alfa Romeo 75
2000–2010Alfa Romeo 147 (937)
2010–2020Alfa Romeo Giulietta (hatchback) (940)
1977Cressoni's Alfetta-based wedge
1983Chiti's 361-car Turbodelta
2010Type 940 debuts on the Compact platform
2011More diesels, then twin-clutch TCT
20144C powertrain, 0–100 in 6.0 seconds
2016Veloce replaces Quadrifoglio Verde
2020December 22: production stops
2021Australia's 35-car Edizione Finale
  1. 1977

    Cressoni's Alfetta-based wedge

    Ermanno Cressoni's wedge arrives in November with a rear transaxle, five-speed manual and twin-cams: 94 hp for the 1.3, 108 hp for the 1.6.78

  2. 1983

    Chiti's 361-car Turbodelta

    Developed under Carlo Chiti at Alfa's former Autodelta department, the 2.0 Turbodelta flagship sells from 1983 to 1984; only 361 are built.9

  3. 2010

    Type 940 debuts on the Compact platform

    The Type 940 replaces the 147, debuting at Geneva as the first car on Fiat's Compact platform, with turbo gasoline and diesel engines.510

  4. 2011

    More diesels, then twin-clutch TCT

    The 2.0-liter diesel range gains a new option; TCT follows a year later for the 1.4 MultiAir gasoline and 2.0 diesel.511

  5. 2014

    4C powertrain, 0–100 in 6.0 seconds

    The Quadrifoglio Verde gets the 4C's alloy-block 1,742 cc turbo and TCT, with 237 hp, launch control and a claimed 6.0-second 0–100 km/h sprint.512

  6. 2016

    Veloce replaces Quadrifoglio Verde

    A Giulia-inspired nose and a 1.6-liter diesel/TCT pairing refresh the range; Veloce replaces QV while retaining its engine.5

  7. 2020

    December 22: production stops

    The Type 940's 10-year sales run ends with 469,067 examples built at Cassino in Italy.5

  8. 2021

    Australia's 35-car Edizione Finale

    Only 35 Edizione Finale cars go to Australia, combining yellow Brembo calipers, a sport exhaust and a standard panoramic sunroof.13

Every generation

  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (original)
    750/1011954–1965
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia
    1051962–1977
  • Alfa Romeo Alfetta
    Alfa Romeo AlfettaFrom 1972
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Nuova)
    1161977–1985
  • Alfa Romeo 75
    Alfa Romeo 75From 1985
  • Alfa Romeo 147
    9372000–2010
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (hatchback)
    9402010–2020
  • Alfa Romeo Tonale
    Alfa Romeo Tonale

Power over the years

From 49 hp to 282 hp in 60 years.

0100200300 196019701980199020002010 hp 1955 · 49 hp · Berlina1956 · 89 hp · Sprint Veloce1977 · 108 hp · 1.6 sedan1979 · 120 hp · 1.8 sedan1980 · 128 hp · Super 2.01983 · 168 hp · Turbodelta production version2010 · 104 hp · 1.6 MultiJet diesel2010 · 118 hp · 1.4 TB gasoline2010 · 168 hp · 1.4 MultiAir / 2.0 MultiJet2010 · 232 hp · Quadrifoglio Verde2014 · 237 hp · Quadrifoglio Verde, 4C powertrain2015 · 282 hp · Squadra Corse TCT (South Africa) 282 hp Squadra Corse TCT (South Africa) 49 hp Berlina
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YearHorsepowerModel
195549Berlina
195689Sprint Veloce
19771081.6 sedan
19791201.8 sedan
1980128Super 2.0
1983168Turbodelta production version
20101041.6 MultiJet diesel
20101181.4 TB gasoline
20101681.4 MultiAir / 2.0 MultiJet
2010232Quadrifoglio Verde
2014237Quadrifoglio Verde, 4C powertrain
2015282Squadra Corse TCT (South Africa)

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Berlina / T.I.

    1955–1965

  • Sprint / Sprint Veloce / Alleggerita

    Performance

    Sprint / Sprint Veloce / Alleggerita

    1954–1965

  • Spider / Spider Veloce

    Standard

    Spider / Spider Veloce

    1955–1962

  • Standard

    Turismo / Lusso / Veloce / Cloverleaf

    2010

  • Progression / Distinctive / Exclusive

    Standard

    Progression / Distinctive / Exclusive

  • Giulietta / Super / Tecnica / Speciale / Veloce

    Standard

    Giulietta / Super / Tecnica / Speciale / Veloce

    2016

  • Special

    Sprint (UK anniversary trim)

    2015

    148 hp
  • Cloverleaf / Quadrifoglio Verde / Launch Edition

    Performance

    Cloverleaf / Quadrifoglio Verde / Launch Edition

    2010–2016

  • Sprint Speciale

    Special

    Sprint Speciale

    1957–1962

    99 hp

    1,366 built

  • 2.0 Turbodelta

    Performance

    2.0 Turbodelta

    1983–1984

    168 hp

    361 built

  • Limited

    Edizione Finale

    2021

    237 hp
  • Sprint Zagato: Coda Tonda / Coda Tronca

    Racing

    Sprint Zagato: Coda Tonda / Coda Tronca

    1959–1962

    217 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Type 940: a 5-door hatchback with a coupe-like roofline.510
  • 2010 hatchback: twin hood ridges flow into the shield grille.6
  • Type 116 sedan: wedge profile, upright cabin and a high trunk with an abrupt cut-off.78
  • Early original Spider: curved windshield and no separate front quarter windows.4

Year by year

  1. 1958–1959

    Sprint Series II gains fine-mesh center and side grilles; both Sprint and Veloce now have wind-down glass and chrome hubcaps.4

  2. 1959–1961

    Spider moves from 750 to 101 in 1959, adding rear reflectors and longer doors; Series III brings larger rear lamps in 1961.34

  3. 1959–1961

    Berlina gains small tailfins and larger rear lamps in 1959; 1961 cars join square-mesh side grilles to the center shield.4

  4. 1981–1983

    Type 116 gains plastic lower-body cladding in 1981; redesigned bumpers identify the late-1983 Series 3 update.8

  5. 2013–2014

    Modern hatchback: revised front grille, chrome fog-light surrounds and new wheel designs.511

  6. 2016

    Honeycomb grille and gloss-black bumper inserts arrive; sportier trims add red detailing, with updated badges and lettering.517

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Alfa Romeo Giulietta
    Giulietta
    Photo of a Giulia Spider
    Giulia Spider

    Giulia Spider

    Look for the raised hood bulge with a fake chrome vent at its front edge, added to clear the larger engine.4

  • Photo of a Alfa Romeo Giulietta
    Giulietta
    Photo of a Giulia Sprint
    Giulia Sprint

    Giulia Sprint

    Almost identical outside; look through the glass for the Giulia Sprint's different steering wheel and dashboard.4

  • Photo of a Alfa Romeo Giulietta
    Giulietta
    Photo of a Volkswagen Golf / GTI
    Volkswagen Golf / GTI

    Volkswagen Golf / GTI

    The modern Giulietta has a rounded, curving body; the Golf and GTI use much straighter panel lines.10

Against its rivals

  • Giulietta vs VW Golf GTI (2010)

    UK list price lower is better

    Giulietta24,495 £
    VW Golf GTI (2010)24,250 £
    21
  • SEAT Leon Cupra (2010)

    Giulietta vs SEAT Leon Cupra (2010)

    Power

    Giulietta232 hp
    SEAT Leon Cupra (2010)237 hp
    21

Prices

Value today $12.0K–$122.0K2526

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 2010201520202025 Value today: $12,000–$122,000 2010 · $26,342 · UK 1.4 TB Turismo; approx. $1.55/£2010 · $37,967 · UK Cloverleaf; approx. $1.55/£2014 · $46,398 · UK QV; approx. $1.65/£2014 · $49,962 · UK QV Launch; approx. $1.65/£2015 · $31,350 · UK Sprint; approx. $1.53/£2016 · $25,830 · UK 1.4 TB base; approx. $1.40/£2016 · $31,220 · UK 1.6 diesel TCT; approx. $1.40/£2016 · $39,872 · UK Veloce TCT; approx. $1.40/£2021 · $37,692 · AU Finale; approx. US$0.77/A$ 2021 · $66,000 · 1956 Spider normale, restored, Bring a Trailer2023 · $12,236 · 1979 1.3, 30,963 km; approx. $1.12/CHF, St. Moritz2024 · $23,598 · 1957 T.I. Berlina; approx. $1.08/€, Monaco2025 · $122,000 · 1957 Spider Veloce, 78k mi, 5-speed, refurbished, BaT2025 · $45,500 · 1959 Sprint, 73k miles shown, BaT2025 · $56,000 · 1958 Spider Veloce 1.6L, 58k miles shown, BaT2025 · $145,600 · 1957 Sprint Veloce Alleggerita, Pebble Beach Auctions2026 · $125,000 · 1961 Sprint Speciale, 79k miles shown, BaT $145.6K Pebble Beach Auctions, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2010Price when new$26,342UK 1.4 TB Turismo; approx. $1.55/£
2010Price when new$37,967UK Cloverleaf; approx. $1.55/£
2014Price when new$46,398UK QV; approx. $1.65/£
2014Price when new$49,962UK QV Launch; approx. $1.65/£
2015Price when new$31,350UK Sprint; approx. $1.53/£
2016Price when new$25,830UK 1.4 TB base; approx. $1.40/£
2016Price when new$31,220UK 1.6 diesel TCT; approx. $1.40/£
2016Price when new$39,872UK Veloce TCT; approx. $1.40/£
2021Price when new$37,692AU Finale; approx. US$0.77/A$
2021Auction sale$66,0001956 Spider normale, restored, Bring a Trailer
2023Auction sale$12,2361979 1.3, 30,963 km; approx. $1.12/CHF, St. Moritz
2024Auction sale$23,5981957 T.I. Berlina; approx. $1.08/€, Monaco
2025Auction sale$122,0001957 Spider Veloce, 78k mi, 5-speed, refurbished, BaT
2025Auction sale$45,5001959 Sprint, 73k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$56,0001958 Spider Veloce 1.6L, 58k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$145,6001957 Sprint Veloce Alleggerita, Pebble Beach Auctions
2026Auction sale$125,0001961 Sprint Speciale, 79k miles shown, BaT
2026Value today$12,000–$122,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Seven world records for the turbodiesels”
    • “1956 Mille Miglia: a class podium sweep”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 8 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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