Alfa Romeo has revealed the Cuorerosso, a dramatic 2+2 concept that previews the Italian brand’s new Bellezza Necessaria design philosophy. Although its shape suggests a sleek two-door sports car, the concept has four doors and is not currently confirmed for production.

Alfa Romeo describes the Cuorerosso as a blend of supercar and traditional Gran Turismo influences. Its proportions include a long, low hood, pronounced body lines, and a familiar Alfa Romeo grille. The concept measures 185 inches (4.7 meters) long, 77 inches (2 meters) wide, and 51 inches (1.3 meters) tall, making it slightly longer than the Giulia while also being wider and lower.

A sculpted exterior

The front end introduces wedge-shaped headlights made up of dozens of small LEDs. Along the sides, flowing curves and sharp creases shape the body, while the side windows wrap gently around the roof edges. Large forged wheels feature six circular elements and a gold finish.

At the rear, the design continues with a Scudetto-shaped rear window and two circular LED taillights. Stacked exhaust outlets are mounted centrally in the bumper, reinforcing the concept’s aggressive appearance.

Twin-turbo V6 with hybrid assistance

The Cuorerosso uses the twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 found in the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio. In those production models, the engine produces 505 horsepower and 442 pound-feet (600 Nm) of torque. Alfa Romeo says the concept adds a hybrid system, which should give it more power than the conventional applications.

Other hardware listed for the concept includes all-wheel drive, a torque-converter transmission, and a carbon-fiber driveshaft.

A 33 Stradale-inspired cabin

The interior draws inspiration from the 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. A yoke-style steering wheel incorporates a drive-mode controller and two additional switches, while the main instrument display can divide into two separate gauges at the push of a button.

The cabin also features circular air vents similar to those used in current Alfa Romeo models. A floating center spine between the seats combines a large touch panel with physical controls, while red-and-black leather front seats emphasize the concept’s sporty character.

Rear passengers receive dedicated controls through a separate touchscreen. Access to the back seats comes through rear-hinged suicide doors, adding another distinctive element to the 2+2 layout.

At the concept’s unveiling, Alfa Romeo and Maserati chief executive Santo Ficili described the Cuorerosso as an expression of the brand’s focus on Italian design, sportiness, technology, and driving emotion. For now, however, Alfa Romeo has positioned the vehicle as a design preview rather than announcing a production version.