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Issue 317 – July 2022.
Our cover this month announces a ‘Two Prancing Horse Race’ as we decide whether the little-fancied Ferrari 348 might actually be a better choice than its more illustrious successor, the F355. We bring the mid-engined V8 Ferrari story bang up to date with a road and track test of the mighty, 1000hp SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano. Alfa Romeo fans will be dying to know how the new Tonale drives – our verdict is in – while we get behind the scenes of a major new Alfa TV film that features our very own editor!. There’s a Fiat/Alfa face-off with the Brava and 146 battling it out for 1990s hatchback honours, while we test the latest Fiat 500X and Tipo hybrids. Exclusive to Auto Italia is a proposed revival of OSCA – called the R 70 – based on the Fiat 124 Spider, while we also celebrate 40 years of Lancia’s all-conquering Rally 037. Show season is now in full swing, so there’s lots to catch up on, from our own huge Brooklands event to Goodwood and Salon Privé.
CONTENTS
FERRARI 348 VS F355 – Can the 348 hold a candle to its successor, the F355?
FERRARI SF90 STRADALE – Testing 1000hp of hybrid power on road and track
ALFA ROMEO TONALE – At last, our test-drive verdict on Alfa’s crucial new SUV
ALFA ROMEO: DESIGNING DREAM CARS – Behind the scenes of a major new TV documentary
FIAT BRAVA VS ALFA ROMEO 146 – Two ultra-rare family cars from the 1990s battle it out
OSCA R 70 – Proposed OSCA revival from renowned stylist Enrico Fumia
LANCIA RALLY 037 – Celebrating 40 years since the rally legend’s debut in 1982
FIAT 500X & TIPO HYBRID – Brand new hybrid Fiats on test in Italy
ITALIAN CAR DAY AT BROOKLANDS – Full report on Auto Italia’s massive spring event
GOODWOOD 79MM – All the action from the 79th Members’ Meeting
SALON PRIVE LONDON – Rich Italian content starred at the new Chelsea show
OBSCURATI – The Ellenator is a bizarre ‘three-wheeled’ Fiat 500
