Sentences with phrase «alfas claim»

At no point did I criticise the car, only that I have no reason to believe Alfas claim of best in class.

Alfa claims that it will accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 6.6 sec and reach a top speed of 134mph.

Alfa claims a 0 - to -60-mph time of just 3.8 seconds, and I have no reason to doubt that figure.

Alfa claims an impressive stopping distance of just 118 feet from 100 km / hr (62 mph), and they were just stellar on the track, repeatedly slowing the car down from much higher speeds more quickly than we anticipated.

The liberal use of exotic materials results in a dry weight that Alfa claimed to be 1524 kg.

Alfa claims impressive numbers for the rear - wheel drive Quadrifoglio: a 0 - 60 mph run of 3.8 seconds, a 191 mph top speed, and a Nürburgring lap time of 7 minutes and 39 seconds.

Alfa claims a best - in - class power - to - weight of 8.7:1 for the 4,360 - lb Stelvio Q.

Alfa claims a best - in - class power - to - weight ratio of 4:1 when calculating the mass in kilograms.

Alfa claims a 4.5 second 0 - 62mph time and a top speed in excess of 155mph.

Alfa claim a power to weight ratio of «remarkably lower than 3kg / hp», which by our calculations pegs the Giulia's weight at around the 1500Kg mark.

All in all, Alfa claims a power - to - weight ratio of under 3 kg per hp, which on the Quadrifoglio would mean a weight of under 1,530 kg.

Weighing only 2,465 pounds and boasting a mid-mounted 1.75 - liter four - cylinder engine that makes 237 horsepower and 258 pound - feet of torque mated to a six - speed twin - clutch transmission (TCT), the 4C feels very fast 0 to 60 — much faster than the «mid-4-second range» run that Alfa claims.

Alfa claims the Quadrifoglio tops out at a head - clearing 191 mph and is the fastest four - door ever tested at Germany's storied Nurburgring.

Not exact matches

Sixty - two mph arrives in a claimed 4.5 seconds, and the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider will top 155 mph.

Alfa Romeo claims that the new Giulia «Cloverleaf» has lapped the Nürburgring a considerable 13 seconds faster than its main rival, the BMW M4.

Switching between the «DNA» modes within the dynamic drive program alters the parameters for the gearbox, engine map, four wheel - drive system, ESP and so on — in order to sharpen up or smooth out the car's key responses, claims Alfa.

Now, however, a report from Motoring claims the Alfa Romeo Stelvio will make its appearance at the 2016 L.A. show.

40 more horsepower, 2 more cylinders and an extra two wheels and still 5 seconds slower that Giulia ZF8 Alfa Giulia also have a special limited edition QV retuned to 550HP, it hasnt done the Ring yet take the article and claims down before you embarrass yourself in front of the whole motoring world

Pogea claims that with the performance its Stage 1 Plus tune adds to the stock Alfa Romeo 4C, the Centurion can sprint from 0 - 62 mph in 3.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 187 mph.

And as far as any» Ring Bling» claims Alfa may be making let me remind you of Sabine the Ring Queen Schmidt's comment a couple of years ago when it comes to manufactures» Ring» claims;» There are no 3rd party verified manufactures lap times and in fact there is not even an» official» start and finish line.

CARS.COM — Alfa Romeo has planted its flag at Germany's Nurburgring, claiming the crown of world's fastest production SUV for its Stelvio Quadrifoglio, which... Read more

Alfa Romeo claims the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV can lap the Nürburgring quicker than all other production vehicles in their respective segments.

The new chassis may claim to have undergone a weight reduction over the previous model, but the Q5 still tips the scales at a chubby 1795 kg, significantly more than the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Initially, Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne claimed that Alfa Romeo models would go on sale in the U.S. in 2012.

The reasoning behind that claim is pretty valid: while Fiat will stick with the 500 and a handful of variants (Abarth, Turbo, C convertible, X crossover, and L family hatchback), Alfa Romeo will start with the long - awaited 4C sports coupe later this year and go from there to a more diverse portfolio of cars.

Original poster has repeatedly, ad - nauseam, claimed that new Alfa Giulia is a recycled Chrysler, despite the fact it is a new ground - up design.

Alfa also makes grand claims about the roll stability relative to competitors» crossovers and sedans, and while it might improve upon base models or previous generations they had on hand to benchmark, the bar is constantly changing and it would take a more direct comparison to agree that they have improved upon the new Audi Q5 or will measure up to the upcoming Volvo XC60.

TrueCar makes no claim of ownership in such marks, and no claim of affiliation with Alfa Romeo.

In case you missed it over the weekend, Alfa Romeo is claiming a new Nürburgring lap record for its mid-engined 4C sportscar.

Alfa is claiming 510 metric hp, which translates to 503 (SAE) hp in the U.S..

At the front is a double wishbone suspension and what Alfa calls a «semi-virtual steering axis» — which is claimed to improve steering by keeping a constant caster trail while cornering.

Regardless, the feat puts the much - vaunted Project 8 almost 11 seconds ahead of the current record holder, Alfa Romeo's Giulia QV, which claimed a 7:32 post.

An «Alfalink» multilink rear suspension and double wishbone front suspension are said to improve comfort and handling, whilst a new «semi-virtual steering axis» (Alfa - speak for electronically assisted power steering) is claimed to improve weight and dynamic feel through the corners.

Weight distribution is claimed at 50/50 across both axles, with Alfa employing materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre to ensure the perfect weight and handling balance.

Alfa have not yet released the full figures, however the Giulia QV is claimed to sprint from 0 - 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds — beating both the M3 and C63 AMG in this regard.

Claimed to have a perfect 50/50 weight distribution, the Giulia features Alfa's own double wishbone front suspension (with semi-virtual steering axis for better filtering effect and quicker, more accurate steering), as well as a multi-link rear suspension.

September 28, 2017, Windsor, Ontario - Just ahead of its North American 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.

But while it's tempting to write off such assertions - in the same way you do every time Alfa Romeo claims dealer service has improved - a quick glance round the cabin reveals two things.

Just ahead of its North American 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.

Critical Knowledge: Based on race - proven engineeringFerrari - assembled engine450 - hp V - 8 engineManufacturer claims top speed in excess of 180 mphThe most expensive Alfa Romeo model ever soldIntroductionTo understand the new Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, one only has to look back at the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza, one of Alfa Romeo's finest pre-war sports cars: a winner at Le Mans in 1931 and 1934.

When equipped, Alfa Romeo claims a 60 - to -0-mph stopping distance of 102 feet, better than the last Porsche 911 GT3 RS we tested.

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 N rburgring.

Alfa Romeo made some pretty bold claims about the Giulia QV's handling traits, so we're very pleased to report those statements weren't hyperbole.

There is no other sports car in the $ 50k range that can claim the same unfiltered driving experience offered by the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C.

Marking 65 years from Italian F1 World Champion Nino Farina registering a lap record at Silverstone while driving the legendary Alfa Romeo 159 which was adorned with the iconic Quadrifoglio badge, the 2016 range - topping Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio can now lay claim to another record - breaking accomplishment completing the lap on the National Circuit in 1:44.3 secs, matching the 1:44 secs set by Farina in 1951.

Despite claims by Fiat that its not letting go of Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen is continuing to put pressure on the powers - that - be to acquire the premium brand.

As well as the performance - enhancing parts, Alfa Romeo claims its Stelvio QV optimum 50:50 weight distribution, excellent power - to - weight ratio and class - leading body rigidity were all contributing factors in setting the lap record.

In response to the claims Alfa Romeo says the video of its Stelvio QV on the Nurburgring is from heavily cut footage and is not representative of the record lap.

Alfa Romeo at its launch at the LA Motor Show claimed the Stelvio QV could hit 60mph (97km / h) in just 3.9 seconds and top out at 285km / h.

The Barina RS also requires more throttle more of the time, and the resultant tested fuel consumption of 10.1 L / 100 km is a fair chunk off the manufacturer's claim, and even further off the Alfa in real - world terms.