[4] After two more prototypes were unveiled, the production version of the car was presented on 24 June 1959 at the Monza race track.

The Sprint Speciale has a drag coefficient of 0.28,[5] the same as a modern day Chevrolet Corvette (C6), which was not surpassed for more than twenty years.

The early low-nose examples of the Giuletta SS are considered to be a popular choice amongst collectors.

[6] Some small changes to the later production models which included steel doors, Weber 40 DCOE2 carburetors, a higher front nose and the removal of plexiglass windows.

The side badges of the car have the "Giulietta Sprint Speciale" script and the export models have an internal designation of 101.17.

[7] The Giulia series having a larger replaced the Giulietta and was introduced at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show in March.

[1] The 1,570 cc (1.6 L) engine with Weber 40 DCOE2 carburetors was shared with the Giulia Sprint Veloce and has a maximum power output of 110 hp (82 kW) at 6,500 rpm.