Alfa Romeo has revealed the first bespoke commission from its new Bottega Alfa Romeo atelier, and the result is one of the most distinctive versions of the modern 33 Stradale. Named Perla Nera, or Black Pearl, the one-off supercar was created for an individual collector who wanted an unusually restrained interpretation of the already limited 33 Stradale. The car was unveiled at the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese and is the only example in the 33-car series with a fully exposed carbon-fiber body.
The defining feature is also the reason the car took roughly three years to complete. Instead of covering the carbon-fiber body in paint, Alfa Romeo positioned every fiber by hand inside the molds so the weave itself becomes the exterior finish. The arrangement was carefully designed to emphasize the car’s sculpted surfaces, with a distinctive V-shaped motif across the hood and a herringbone pattern extending along the roof. The result is a matte black appearance that comes entirely from the exposed carbon rather than paint.
Going without paint also reduced the car’s weight. According to Alfa Romeo, Perla Nera is approximately 10 kg lighter than the painted 33 Stradale models. The body sits over the same carbon-fiber monocoque and aluminum H-frame chassis used by the standard car, so the bespoke treatment changes the visual character without altering its fundamental mechanical package.
The cabin follows the same dark, minimalist philosophy. Alcantara dominates the interior, complemented by exposed carbon-fiber elements and Alfa Romeo’s distinctive cannelloni-style quilting. The seats and headrests were redesigned specifically for the owner following dedicated fitting sessions. Even the Alfa Romeo gear selector carries the owner’s initials, while a matching black Alcantara luggage set features the car’s numbered production badge.
Underneath the bespoke bodywork, Perla Nera retains the 33 Stradale’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing more than 630 horsepower. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Alfa Romeo quotes a 0–62 mph time of under three seconds and a top speed of 207 mph, putting the one-off firmly into supercar territory despite its highly personalized appearance.
Perla Nera is also effectively a showcase for what Bottegafuoriserie is intended to offer. The atelier serves Alfa Romeo and Maserati, giving customers the opportunity to commission much more individualized versions of their cars. In this case, the owner took the concept to an extreme by removing virtually every conventional exterior color and turning the carbon construction itself into the car’s defining design element.
The Perla Nera is the third 33 Stradale in the 33-car production run and will remain on display at the Alfa Romeo Museum through October 18, 2026, before returning to its owner. Alfa Romeo has not disclosed the commission’s price. SO, meanwhile you cn check our list of the fastest cars in the world.
