Alfa Romeo published a short video montage on Instagram which included the first-ever teaser of its upcoming supercar, giving us an early preview of its taillight. The video is welcoming 2023 saying it will be a “thrilling, visceral, and emotional” year for the Italian brand. It starts with footage of the Tonale as well as the recently facelifted Giulia and Stelvio asking us if we are ready for the new year. The most important part however is the ending, where the taillight of an unknown model makes a brief appearance in the “We Are” (Ready) phrase.

The LED taillight looks like a 6 and a C, fuelling the rumors about the possible return of the 6C nameplate. The latter was used in various two-door sporstcars and racecars produced between 1927 and 1954. A new Alfa Romeo 6C would also be a fitting addition to the range following the front-engined 8C Competizione (2006-2010) and the mid-engined 4C Competizione (2013-2020).

The teaser doesn’t include any actual information about the upcoming halo model, but Alfa Romeo officials have given us a few hints in past interviews with the press. Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato has revealed that the design of the supercar will be inspired by iconic models from the past, hinting at the gorgeous 33 Stradale. Design boss Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos backed up the rumors saying they are up for a surprise reveal soon.

Reports on the possible underpinnings of the model suggest it could use an upgraded and more powerful version of the biturbo 2.9-liter V6 that was used in the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm. There are also rumors about a fully electric variant using tech from the Maserati Folgore range. In any case, the model is expected to offer impressive performance credentials and sharp driving dynamics honoring its predecessors.

The much-anticipated Italian supercar will most likely be a limited-production offering, translating to a hefty price tag and a high collectability status. There is a high chance it will be marketed as Alfa Romeo’s last ICE-powered model before the brand goes EV-only by 2027. We will keep an eye out for new teasers of the 6C as we suspect a lot of them in the next few months leading to its reveal, possibly in March 2023.