Alfa Romeo SZ review. What's this 152mph Alfa really like to drive?

The Alfa Romeo SZ was launched at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show and immediately divided opinion thanks to its challenging looks but with a 210bhp V6 engine and RWD, it soon won over enthusiast's hearts. Thirty years on, does it ultra rare Alfa still have the same appeal? Find out here..
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[albertgtt]

When I saw this car the first time on the Geneva Motor Show in 1989 I ordered 1 when back in Holland. After 3 years of waiting and many visits to the Zagato factory I collected the one Harry tested.This SZ never saw rain during my 25 years of ownership. Highly recommended ! Rob

[matthewbrown]

I didn't care what anyone said, when this car was launched, I loved it then and I still love it now. It was just such a daring and different look, I thought it was amazing looking machine. As for that engine too, the Alfa V6 from that era is one of the best sounding engines of all time.
Thanks for reminding me of this car Harry.

[ericsalmazo]

This car has two of my personal favourite traits: it's a crazy, unreasonable car from the late 80s and it's an Alfa Romeo.

[darrenprior]

Only Alfa could have the balls to make something so ridiculous looking, and yet so loveable. Once seen it's a car that can never be forgotten. It pushes your design thinking to its limits and, as always with cars so extreme, future cars took styling cues from it. And who else makes V6 engines sound so delightful. Really enjoyed this video Harry. Thanks

[peterlewis]

I saw one for sale, many years ago, in a small carsales showroom, in Kew, London.
Why oh Why do manufacturers not have the confidence to design something as radical as this,
Just love the looks of the thing.
Oh my God a simply sublime Harry review.

[SedanChair]

One of my absolute favorite cars of all time. Whenever people call them ugly I just say "yep" in the hopes that prices won't skyrocket before I get a chance to buy one

[grahamfalcon]

I was 14 when these were released. I thought they were fantastic then and still do now. Got one parked up in my dream garage 😁

[billanthony]

Its been a long time coming for a decent YouTube review of this wonderful motor car. I'm biased, as I now own one, and I can testify to the accuracy of Harry's assessment. It ain't quick by modern day standards, but in one sense that's its great advantage as on the road it FEELS quick and you can happily row it along as it handles rough road surfaces, tightening corners, accompanied to the best engine and exhaust tone this side of a Ferrari. Its also remarkably refined on motorways with very little wind noise being so slippery. Drawbacks? Long armed short leg seating position, but you get used to it, and the brakes feel their vintage. I've used mine for several European road trips and it makes a great GT. They're roughly the same price now as when they were launched 30 years ago - and the radical styling still looks contemporary. Arguably, with all the speed cameras on the road, the package is even more relevant now....

[obfuscator]

9:27 sourced SZ wheel from the shop in Germany. Fun fact, Honda used Zagato designed Momo made wheel on NSX Type S. Exactly the same wheel.

[redtr]

Alfa SZ is ageing so well, well ahead of its time and if you look at this along side the Alfa Romeo Zagato Junior you can understand it’s proportions !

[cbcsmithers]

It's not my preference with respect to looks, but Harry's dissection of all of the features and historical context makes for an engaging video, as always!

[julianwhitta]

il Mostro! God, what a car! 30+ years later, and it’s still a stunner. Thank you, Harry

[XXXXXXXXXX]

The way car design has evolved over the last years, the SZ has rather grown on me.

[TheLateBrakeShow]

Good choice Harry. When I made a video about an SZ I thought it would get a load of views, and yet it is one of my least popular episodes!

[Tomoose]

I bloody love these. I remember vividly where one used to park in the early 2000s and I used to detour to drive by it when I was in the area. They do have an exotic feel, and in that condition with those miles I'm astonished it's only £60ks...

[eddier]

Life’s too short, swap the Esprit for the Sz change the exhaust and do a road trip to Italy. Great video as usual.👍

[bricktop]

Oh yes. One of my favorite car. So bizarre, so unique, so much love it.

[DoctorDARKSIDE]

Finally Harry driving the legendary Busso!

[Nikelaos_Khristianos]

I've always had a soft-spot for the SZ, it's quite genuinely one of my favourite Alfas.

[ckm-mkc]

One of my favorite cars ever - there was one for sale here in California recently for A worthy successor to the GTV6 - one of which I had - pretty much the same suspension (deDion with rear triangle/center bushing & engine) but what a body.