Autodelta is an after-market tuning company for Alfa Romeo cars, founded in 1987. Originally based in the Park Royal industrial area, northwest London, England, the company are now located in nearby Watford.
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| Company type | Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Jano Djelalian (Founder) Sergio Truzzi (Head of Research and Development) |
Number of employees | 2 (2020) |
| Website | Official website |
The company is not affiliated with Alfa Romeo's own racing department Autodelta established in 1963.
Background
editFounded by Jano Djelalian, the company specialises in produces tuning parts and full bodykits for various Alfa Romeo cars, alongside regular servicing, repair and engineering work. In addition, Autodelta produce pre-made fully tuned Alfa Romeo cars with modifications including suspension, engine upgrades, and forced induction tuning. Early examples of Autodelta's work included supercharging the Alfa Romeo 166, and an engine upgrade package for the SZ sportscar which included boring the engine out to 3.5 litres and adding a supercharger and two years later, the supercharged option for the SZ was enhanced even further by a higher performance unit being developed with Danish firm Rotrex.[1]
In 2004, the company gained notable coverage when their modified 147 GTA AM appeared on motoring program Top Gear, Series 2, Episode 8. The 147 set a 'Power Lap' time of 1 minute 30 seconds.[2][3] The original 147 GTA completed a lap time of 1.35.6, placing the Autodelta modified version over 5 seconds faster.[4] For 2005, Autodelta released a 341 horsepower Alfa Romeo GT at MPH'05, which in 2007 was relaunched with a bored out 3.7 litre engine producing over 400 horsepower.[5][6][7] Model number 001 has hit the UK market for sale twice in 2017 and 2021.[8][9] Also in 2007, Autodelta released their modified Alfa Romeo Spider titled the J6, and returned to upgrade the 147 GTA to 422hp.[10][11]
By mid-2008, Autodelta officially released the 159 J4 2.2 C with a range of modifications including the addition of a supercharger, a new intake system, ignition system from NGK and a limited slip differential.[12] Autodelta created a one-off Type 916 Spider for a private customer in the UK called the Spider Superflow, featuring a unique body and an overhauled V6 engine producing 341hp.[13] In 2009, the company released their Brera S 3.2 Compressore at the MPH'09 motor show.[14][15][16] Following the release of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Autodelta confirmed they were working on a modification package for the supercar to be launched in 2010.[17][18]
The models Autodelta create are classed into various series, including the J-series (named after founder Djelalian), C series for supercharged models, Super series for modified JTS engined Alfa Romeos and Classic for models such as the SZ.[19]
Alongside their base in Watford, Autodelta offer their products through International partners in five locations; Italy, Greece, Australia, Malaysia and Russia.
Lineup
edit| Base model | Modifications |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo 147 | 147 J12 147 GTA AM 147 GTA AM Super |
| Alfa Romeo 156 | 156 J11 156 GTS Super 156 GTA 156 GTA AM 156 GTA AM Super |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | J4 2.2C |
| Alfa Romeo GT | GT 3.2 Super GT 3.2 Super EVO GT 3.7 GT 3.7 Super |
| Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider | Brera J.5 3.2C Spider J.6 3.2C |
| Alfa Romeo GTV/Spider | GTV J10 Spider J10 |
| Alfa Romeo SZ | Autodelta SZ |
References
edit- ^ "Autodelta SZ Supercharged". italiaspeed.com.
- ^ "Power laps". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
- ^ "Autodelta state their 3.7 litre Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is". italiaspeed.co.uk.
- ^ "Power Laps". bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Autodelta continues to impress". carenthusiast.com.
- ^ "Autodelta Presents 405Hp Alfa Romeo GT 3.7 Super". carscoops.com.
- ^ "autodeltas-405bhp-supercharged-alfa-gt-coupe". motorauthority.com. 3 May 2007.
- ^ "Someone's Selling A Supercharged V6 Alfa Romeo GT With 380bhp". carthrottle.com.
- ^ "2004 ALFA ROMEO AUTODELTA GT 3.7 SUPER". collectingcars.com.
- ^ "Supercharge your Spider". autocar.co.uk.
- ^ "Autodelta Alfa Romeo 147 GTA AM 3.7 Super: Updated Version With 422Hp". carscoops.com.
- ^ "Beauty & Beast: Autodelta J4 2.2 C supercharged Alfa 159". autoblog.com.
- ^ "Autodelta Spider Superflow: Custom Made Alfa Romeo Debuts at Autosport Show". carscoops.com.
- ^ "Autodelta Brera S 3.2 Compressore". topspeed.com. 5 November 2009.
- ^ "Here's An Alfa Romeo Brera S With A 370bhp Supercharged V6". carthrottle.com.
- ^ "Alfa Brera gets a boost". pistonheads.com.
- ^ "Autodelta Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione in the Works". autoevolution.com.
- ^ "Autodelta takes on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione". autoblog.com.
- ^ "Showcase". autodelta.co.uk.
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