The body, designed by head of Centro Stile Alfa Romeo Ermanno Cressoni, was styled in a striking wedge shape, tapering at the front with square headlights and a matching grille (similar features were applied to the Cressoni-designed 33).

[6] However, two estate concept models were unveiled 1987 Geneva Motor Show; one was the Turbo Wagon and the other was a 2.0-litre version named the Sportwagon.

[9] The 75 featured a then-advanced dashboard-mounted diagnostic computer, called Alfa Romeo Control, capable of monitoring the engine systems and alerting drivers of potential faults.

Furthermore, these bumpers had thick (and heavy) shock-absorbing material inside, and in addition, they were mounted to the vehicle on shock absorbers.

Other changes relative to the European model were: The North American cars also had optional levels of equipment (depending on the version: Milano Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Verde).

The US market cars also had different upholstery styles and different dashboard instrumentation indicating speed in mph, oil pressure in psi and coolant temperature in degrees F, and as a final touch, the AR control was different, and included a seat belt warning light.

Relatively few of them were sold (about 2,800 units), especially when the 155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp) 1.8 Turbo was launched, which in some countries was cheaper for taxation reasons because of its lower displacement.

Team drivers included Formula One veterans such as Nicola Larini, Gabriele Tarquini, Alessandro Nannini, Jacques Laffite, and Mario Andretti as well as World Sportscar champion Jean-Louis Schlesser.

This saw him finish in a distant 9th place in the championship while the team's engine builder, Melbourne based Alfa expert tuner Joe Beninca, tried to reclaim the lost 120 bhp (89 kW; 122 PS).

This was finally achieved by converting the car to right hand drive, allowing for an exhaust system that did not wind around the steering rack.

Bond was the only driver to embrace the 75 in Australia but switched to race the all-conquering Ford Sierra RS500 starting in 1988 in a bid to return to the winners circle.

[17] The 9th Giro d'Italia automobilistico in 1988 was won by the team of Miki Biasion, Tiziano Siviero and Riccardo Patrese with a 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA.

The British Alfa Romeo Dealer Team ran a pair of cars in the 1986–87 seasons with drivers Rob Kirby and John Dooley.

They were able to match the pace of the Ford Escort RS turbos but once Frank Sytner's BMW M3 appeared, they were rendered uncompetitive.