It was the last car launched by Alfa Romeo before WWII. But the technology involved and the iron will of its makers made possible the re-run of the model after the war ended and it was built in few forms until 1952.

It was one of the most appreciated cars from its time and one of the best sports cars from that era, a thoroughbred vehicle that loved to be raced.

Alfa Romeo realized that its RL model was too heavy to win races and developed a new model with a smaller engine, which proved to be successful later on.