[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/weird-car-of-the-month-feb-2021\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/weird-car-of-the-month-feb-2021\/","headline":"Weird Car of The Month","name":"Weird Car of The Month","description":"The car that makes you look twice to check if you\u2019re seeing things. Yes, it\u2019s real. A great example of a concept car that actually made it to production, the Alfa Romeo SZ is truly a wonderfully odd-looking car. Produced between 1989 and 1991, only 1,000 were made and all of them were left-hand drive, unfortunately. That, however, didn\u2019t stop around 10% of them, or around 100 units, being initially sold in the UK with a price tag of \u00a335,000. […]","datePublished":"2021-02-08","dateModified":"2021-02-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Alfa-Romeo-SZ-WCOTM-featureV2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Alfa-Romeo-SZ-WCOTM-featureV2.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/weird-car-of-the-month-feb-2021\/","about":["Alfa Romeo","LATEST CAR NEWS","Weird Car of The Month"],"wordCount":467,"keywords":["Alfa Romeo","Alfa Romeo SZ","Weird Car Of The Month"],"articleBody":"The car that makes you look twice to check if you\u2019re seeing things. Yes, it\u2019s real.A great example of a concept car that actually made it to production, the Alfa Romeo SZ is truly a wonderfully odd-looking car.Produced between 1989 and 1991, only 1,000 were made and all of them were left-hand drive, unfortunately. That, however, didn\u2019t stop around 10% of them, or around 100 units, being initially sold in the UK with a price tag of \u00a335,000. In 1989, this placed the car around the same price point as a Porsche 911 which is a rather precarious place to be given the popularity and success of the 911.A common mistake people make with the SZ is to claim that it was designed by Zagato. Although it may be easy to believe this myth given the rather uncharacteristic aesthetic of this Alfa Romeo, the truth is that it was designed by Alfa\u2019s own Robert Opron and built by Zagato, with the car keeping the \u2018Z\u2019 logo to affirm that sense of mystical Zagato quality.Looking at the car, it\u2019s incredibly boxy, has a row of six square headlights, is very low to the ground and is actually very short. It\u2019s so short, in fact, that there is no boot! There\u2019s some luggage space behind the two front seats along with some fancy luxury Italian luggage straps but that\u2019s all the storage space you get with the SZ.The wheelbase measures in at just 2,510mm long, which is around 2 inches longer than a Mini Coupe. Almost like an optical illusion, the SZ\u2019s long bonnet and fairly high roof decieves people into thinking that the car is bigger than it actually is.Even the proportions of the doors are strange, with the side of the car seeming to comprise mostly of panels and only a small portion of the top being small slanty windows. Follow the roofline down to the end and you\u2019ll meet a large wing followed by a perfectly boxy tail-end. All in all, it\u2019s not too dissimilar to a caricature drawing making it a car truly worth looking at, whether you like it or not.Powered by a 3.0-litre V6, the little Alfa Romeo SX produces around 235hp, using a 5-speed manual gearbox. The body is almost all fibreglass and the suspension is derived from the Group A race car.The Alfa Romeo SX represents many things. A bold design, Italian sports car mystique, true sports car performance and \u2018feel\u2019 and also, it represents one of the final true RWD Alfa Romeo sports cars, for a long time at least. Let us know what you think of the Alfa Romeo SX, in the comments!If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Aston Martin Lagonda: Weird Car of The Month\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Weird Car of The Month","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/weird-car-of-the-month-feb-2021\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]