The Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI occupies a singular position in touring car history: a purpose-built racer developed by Alfa Corse and Nordauto Engineering that carried the Martini Racing colours against Mercedes-Benz and Opel through the 1993–1996 DTM and ITC seasons. Werk83's 1:18 scale model fixes that story at a precise moment — race number 8, Nicola Larini, 1995 ITC.
A Technically Distinctive Touring Car
Introduced in 1993, the 155 V6 TI was unlike anything else in the DTM field. Its 90-degree V6 drove all four wheels — a configuration that set it apart from the rear-drive machinery fielded by rival manufacturers. The architecture was developed specifically for DTM homologation, sharing only a visual relationship with the 155 road car. The platform's technical ambition made the car a talking point throughout its competitive life.
Nicola Larini, Martini Racing and the 1995 ITC Season
The 1995 season marked the DTM's rebrand as the International Touring Car Championship, an attempt to broaden the series into a global platform with Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-Benz and Opel as works entrants. Nicola Larini, a factory Alfa driver who shared the garage with Gabriele Tarquini and Alessandro Nannini, carried race number 8 under the Martini Racing banner. The livery itself — white base, diagonal red, blue and dark-blue Martini stripe along the lower body — is among the most recognisable in touring car racing, the result of Martini & Rossi's long association with the Alfa Corse ITC programme.
The 1:18 Scale Model by Werk83
Werk83 produces this subject in die-cast metal at 1:18, a format that allows the Martini stripe geometry and race graphics to read clearly across the bodywork. The maker has built a reputation for precise livery reproduction on motorsport subjects, and the 155 V6 TI's complex diagonal banding is well suited to that specialism. The model represents Larini's specific 1995 ITC entry, identified by race number 8 and the full Martini Racing colour scheme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the real car this model represents?
The Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI is a purpose-built touring car developed by Alfa Corse and Nordauto Engineering for the DTM, debuting in 1993. It used a V6 engine and a four-wheel drive system.
Who drove car number 8 in the 1995 ITC season?
Race number 8 was Nicola Larini's entry for the Alfa Romeo Martini Racing team in the 1995 International Touring Car Championship.
What livery does the model carry?
The car wears the Martini Racing livery: a white base with the signature diagonal red, blue and dark-blue Martini stripe running along the lower body, as used by the Alfa Corse ITC team in 1995.
What material and scale is the Werk83 model?
The model is manufactured in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale by Werk83.
