The engine fitted to the 2600 was a direct derivative of the previous Twin-Cam but now with increased displacement to 2584cc. The exotic all alloy engine was stout and was chosen for use in the Italian Carbinier’s “Squadra Volante”as high speed “Pantera” police puursiuit vehicles. Racers around the globe took notice and raced the Sprints with notable success. In 1967 Alessandro Ragazzi won the European TT 3 Liter Championship in a 2600 Sprint.
The Alfa 2600 was more well appointed than the Guilietta and Guila Spiders resulting in a refined performance touring car equipped for comfort. Better suited for long distance touring events with their larger displacement, wider torque band, standard 5 speed transmission and larger carrying capacity, the Spider is popular among driving enthusiasts who expect to travel of hundreds of mile over the course of several days, and arrive in comfort.