Meet Perla Nera The Only Blacked-Out Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Ever Built
Alfa Romeo has unveiled ‘Perla Nera,’ a one-of-one commission built on the already-exclusive 33 Stradale platform and it may be the most visually striking supercar of 2026. Top Gear
Requested by a dedicated Alfa Romeo collector, Perla Nera translates to “Black Pearl” in Italian and the name delivers. The entire exterior is finished in fully exposed, hand-laid carbon fibre with a distinctive matt finish. Even the badging has been stripped away, with only the iconic Alfa Romeo logo remaining on an otherwise uninterrupted expanse of darkened carbon bodywork.
Beneath that obsidian shell sits the same 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing 626 bhp, channelled through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission to the rear wheels. The result: 0–62 mph in under three seconds and a 207 mph top speed.
Inside, the carbon theme continues with matching interior elements and Alcantara upholstery, complemented by a custom-designed seat sculpted specifically for the owner. A bespoke matching luggage set completes the commission.
With only 33 units of the 33 Stradale planned, Perla Nera stands alone; an unrepeatable creation that redefines what bespoke coachbuilding looks like in 2026. Read our previous article on Automobiles here.
