Alfa Romeo News
October 05, 2017
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the World's Fastest Production SUV
The SUV is the new King of the Ring
• Stelvio Quadrifoglio laps Nürburgring in record 7 minutes 51.7 seconds, fastest time ever posted by a production SUV
• Stelvio Quadrifoglio – the “halo” model in the lineup – continues to highlight Alfa Romeo’s performance expertise with best-in-class 505 horsepower, powering it from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 177 mph
• State-of-the-art technologies, including Alfa DNA Pro selector, torque vectoring differential, Chassis Domain Control (CDC), and aluminum column-mounted paddle shifters maximize the driving experience in all-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
• The innovative Q4 all-wheel-drive (AWD) system – standard on all Stelvio models – provides additional driving confidence and superior control
• Stelvio Quadrifoglio goes on sale in early 2018
• Stelvio and Stelvio Ti on sale now with an MSRP of $41,995 and $43,995, respectively
• Alfa Romeo now holds two Nürburgring lap time records with Giulia Quadrifoglio (fastest four-door production car) and Stelvio Quadrifoglio (fastest production SUV)
• No other manufacturer offers a faster lineup of four-door production vehicles
Just ahead of its U.S. launch, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has claimed the title of world's fastest production SUV, setting a new benchmark lap time at Germany's legendary Nürburgring. Earlier this month, a Stelvio Quadrifoglio lapped the 12.9-mile Nordschleife (north loop) in a record 7 minutes 51.7 seconds. This new benchmark time is a full eight seconds faster than the previous production SUV record. Video footage of the record-setting lap can be viewed on the Alfa Romeo YouTube channel at YouTube.com/AlfaRomeoUSA.
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio record was established by Fabio Francia, the same Alfa Romeo driver who also set the track record for the fastest four-door sedan in the world on the Nürburgring with the Giulia Quadrifoglio in a time of just 7 minutes and 32 seconds.
“We specifically engineered and designed the Stelvio Quadrifoglio to set world-class benchmarks and it did not disappoint with a world-record Nürburgring lap time of 7 minutes and 51.7 seconds,” said Reid Bigland, Head of Alfa Romeo. “We’re proud to now hold two Nürburgring lap time records with the Giulia Quadrifoglio as the fastest four-door production sedan and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio as the fastest production SUV.”
Infused with Italian passion, craftsmanship and innovation, the all-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio is designed to conquer the winding road for which it is named.
The heart and soul of this ultra-high performance SUV is an all-aluminum, direct-injection 2.9-liter 24-valve twin-turbo intercooled V-6 engine, delivering a best-in-class 505 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque, and a standard Q4 all-wheel-drive system.
In addition to best-in-class horsepower, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio features segment-leading V-6 torque and the most horsepower per liter in its class.
Designed to optimize the all-new lightweight Alfa Romeo architecture, the all-aluminum 2.9-liter V-6 twin-turbo engine features a compact 90-degree layout and was holistically designed for a low center of gravity within the chassis. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio also features a class-exclusive carbon fiber driveshaft and the most direct steering available.
Advanced technology features unique to the Stelvio Quadrifoglio include a four-mode Alfa DNA Pro selector with Race mode, torque vectoring differential, Quadrifoglio-tuned adaptive suspension, Quadrifoglio instrument cluster with 200 miles per hour (mph) speedometer and cylinder deactivation system to maximize fuel efficiency.
Ultra-high performance options for Stelvio Quadrifoglio include:
• Ultra-lightweight carbon fiber shell Sparco racing seats, providing maximum lateral support during extreme cornering thanks to more aggressive bolstering, and designed to be the lightest in the segment, while providing comfort for long road trips
• Ultra-high-performance Brembo carbon-ceramic material (CCM) brake system
With the all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, where other SUVs stop at utility, Alfa Romeo took on the challenge to create the perfect mix of high performance, capability and design.
Read more at:
http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=18592
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October 04, 2017
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Our View
The Stelvio spanks the competition with its base-engine quickness, but in most regards it merely competes with, rather than leapfrogs, established players.
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https://www.cars.com/reviews/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio-our-view-1420697134700/
October 04, 2017
2017 Alfa Romeo 4C: Our View
The Alfa Romeo 4C is more visceral, more brutal, more exciting and more engaging to drive than just about any other sports car in its class — and it draws attention like an exotic car costing hundreds of thousands of dollars more.
Read more:
https://www.cars.com/reviews/2017-alfa-romeo-4c-our-view-1420696656341/
October 04, 2017
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Review: The Affordable Italian Sports Sedan Returns to America
The Giulia's fresh face bears just the right amount of aggression; its gorgeous proportions don't scream "look at me" but instead cause double takes from passers-by who, at first glance, simply perceive a sedan before some primordial quadrant of the brain flags it as something special.
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June 26, 2017
11 Things You Should Know About The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Alfa's been slow cooking its entrance back into the United States, and now it's cranked up the heat with the launch of the 2018 Stelvio. Of course, everyone knows you need an SUV, no matter the segment, because all the cool kids are doing it and Americans demand it. Now, Alfa's joining the club.
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June 23, 2017
Italian Stallion Stelvio Gallops Into Premium CUV Race
Alfa Romeo ramps up its assault on the premium market with the all-new Stelvio CUV. Based on the same underlying architecture as the Giulia sports sedan, the Stelvio gives buyers a CUV option with Italian flair, engineering and driving dynamics.
Read more at:
http://wardsauto.com/test-drives/italian-stallion-stelvio-gallops-premium-cuv-race
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June 22, 2017
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Drive Review: The SUV We've Been Waiting For
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio needed style, personality, and drivability to help the fledgling brand not only survive, but thrive. The only question we had: Could all those things be too much? Let's ignore that the Stelvio has the body of a crossover SUV — it's not one.
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June 22, 2017
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Review: The Big Italian
Alfa Romeo's Stelvio combines a luxury SUV with an innate sense of dynamic swerve and dashing style.
Read more at:
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/alfa-romeo/stelvio/2018/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio-review/
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May 08, 2017
2017 Texas Auto Writers “Car of Texas” and “Performance Sedan of the Year” – 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio collected multiple awards at this year’s Texas Auto Writers Association Auto Roundup.
Read more about the success:
http://www.texasautowriters.org/news/4821311
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April 24, 2017
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Meets Its Predecessors
Automobile Magazine created their own Spaghetti-Western showdown in the west with three generations of Giulia.
Read the story at:
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/2017-alfa-romeo-giulia-meets-predecessors-wild-west/
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April 17, 2017
2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors – Alfa Romeo Giulia
Full-grain leather, genuine wood trim and sleek Italian design give the all-new 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia an interior comfort and luxury to match its strikingly beautiful exterior. So much so that the Giulia was honored on Wards Auto 10 Best Interiors list for this year.
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http://wardsauto.com/10-best-interiors/nothin-amor-alfa-romeo-giulia
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