The S1 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing a substantial 450bhp – given the size of the engine – and 350lb ft of torque.
Alfa Romeo is said to be prioritizing the vehicle's development in order to increase the brand's global appeal and to possibly increase profit margins.
Elon Musk has already confirmed that "two or three" additional factories will open in the US over the "next few years."