The Alfa Romeo V12 produced about 540 hp (403 kW) at 12000 rpm.

[2] At a time when downforce-generating tunnels were virtually unlimited in dimensions, designer Mario Tollentino chose to use smaller tunnels that did not pass through the rear drive halfshafts, with only the lower suspension control arms intruding into the low-pressure area, making for a very clean and efficient airflow.

[3] The 182B variant was tested for the first time at the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder; this version was 12 centimetres (4.7 in) narrower and had a new exhaust and side skirts.

The car made its debut at the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix.

In the third race of the season at Long Beach, Andrea de Cesaris achieved pole position at an average speed of 141.331 km/h (87.819 mph).