The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (acronym of Gran Turismo Alleggerita), was presented at the Amsterdam Motor Show on 18 February 1965.<br /><br />The production version weighed 745 kg, compared to the 950 kg of the Giulia Sprint GT, and the engine delivered 115 hp.<br /><br />The modifications made by Chiti were, in addition to a lightening made thanks to the use of Peraluman 25 panels that allowed to lower the weight of about 200 kg, Plexiglas windows, mechanical components in magnesium; the adoption of a new rear suspension that allowed to lower the roll centre, called "sledge", the 1,570 cm³ engine with double ignition (two spark plugs per cylinder) and bigger carburettors (Weber DCOE 45). In the versions prepared for competitions it could reach the power of 160 - 170 hp with a reduced weight of an additional 45 kg by eliminating bumpers, seats and other small parts.
