The Alfa Romeo SE 048SP was originally developed as a replacement for the Lancia LC2 in the Group C racing category, following a change in regulations in 1990. Although there was only one working prototype, the eʋer build, the car was has iмpressiʋe features, including the same 3.5 V10 engine. engine found in the Alfa Romeo 164 Procar.

Fiat, which owns Alfa Romeo, decided to shift its focus to Alfa Romeo for Group C racing, as Lancia had turned its attention to WRC with the Delta Integrale, while Ferrari did not participate in Formula 1 at all. Although the project is being shrouded in secrecy, it was revealed that the SE048SP used a naturally aspirated V10 engine that was originally designed for the Ligier F1 team. The engine reaches a claimed output of 620 horsepower at 13,300 rpm, making it a strong contender in the racing world.

Although SE 048SP was scheduled to be built in 1990, the official construction date has not yet been confirmed. The car was later displayed at the Alfa Romeo Museo Storico, where it was powered by a 3.5-liter Ferrari V12 engine that produced a claimed output of 680 horsepower at 12,750 rpm. This was possible due to the fragility of the V10 engine, which was damaged during testing on “AɄarth SE047”, a re-engined Lancia LC2 used as a test bed for the project SE 048SP.

Ultimately, the budget allocated to the SE 048SP was redirected to the Alfa Romeo 155 Touring Car program, which resulted in multiple national championships, including the 1993 DTM and 1994 BTCC.

The Alfa Romeo SE 048SP was originally developed as a replacement for the Lancia LC2 in the Group C racing category, following a change in regulations in 1990. Although there was only one working prototype, the eʋer build, the car was has iмpressiʋe features, including the same 3.5 V10 engine. engine found in the Alfa Romeo 164 Procar.

Fiat, which owns Alfa Romeo, decided to shift its focus to Alfa Romeo for Group C racing, as Lancia had turned its attention to WRC with the Delta Integrale, while Ferrari did not participate in Formula 1 at all. Although the project is being shrouded in secrecy, it was revealed that the SE048SP used a naturally aspirated V10 engine that was originally designed for the Ligier F1 team. The engine reaches a claimed output of 620 horsepower at 13,300 rpm, making it a strong contender in the racing world.

Although SE 048SP was scheduled to be built in 1990, the official construction date has not yet been confirmed. The car was later displayed at the Alfa Romeo Museo Storico, where it was powered by a 3.5-liter Ferrari V12 engine that produced a claimed output of 680 horsepower at 12,750 rpm. This was possible due to the fragility of the V10 engine, which was damaged during testing on “AɄarth SE047”, a re-engined Lancia LC2 used as a test bed for the project SE 048SP.