That multiplies out to about a 3,300 - pound curb weight
for the Quadrifoglio, which promises to keep it feeling light.
The QV in «Alfa Romeo MiTo QV» stands
for quadrifoglio verde, Italian for «green four - leaf clover».
The performance award wins
for these Quadrifoglio models should come as no surprise considering the amazing engine in these vehicles.
Whatever the stylish add - ons may or may not do
for the Quadrifoglio's ability to slip through the atmosphere, they add 1980s visual appeal and functional - looking substance without detracting from the car's time - honored design.
The interior is gorgeous and there are two engine choices available, including a 505 - horsepower variant
for the Quadrifoglio that will make you yearn for the nearest track.
For this reason, a unique engine in terms of technology and performance, destined to become the new benchmark of the brand, has been created
for the Quadrifoglio version.
You'll need to fork out # 59,000
for the Quadrifoglio.
The cost
for a Quadrifoglio?
Base and Ti trims levels will be offered; the most aggressive design cures and aero features are reserved
for the Quadrifoglio performance version.
As already intimated, though, we'll need to wait
for the Quadrifoglio to appear before the main firework display goes off on planet Stelvio.
Not exact matches
On paper, it doesn't look like much and leaves one salivating
for the 507 - horsepower, 2.9 - liter, twin - turbo V6 from the Giulia
Quadrifoglio, an option currently only available in Europe.
As
for the driving, Ben thought it was pretty good, while I missed the lightweight, tossable feel of the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Quadrifoglio that was a finalist
for BI's 2017 Car of the Year.
Put your doubts aside
for a moment and simply take in the loveliness that is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Quadrifoglio.
Like the
Quadrifoglio (Italian
for «four - leaf clover» and representing the highest - performance trim of any Alfa Romeo model) version of the Giulia sedan on which the Stelvio SUV is based, it features a twin - turbocharged 2.9 - liter V - 6 making 505 horsepower and 443 pounds - feet of torque.
Quadrifoglio variants also feature an active front splitter
for additional downforce and stability.
We'll need to wait
for the 503bhp
Quadrifoglio to appear next year before the real sparks start to fly.
Alfa released curb weight
for the lightest Alfa Giuglia
Quadrifoglio Version, 1524 kg.
For comparison, the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Quadrifoglio weighs 1524 kg.
The
Quadrifoglio has Brembo aluminum six - piston front and four - piston rear calipers with a choice of steel or optional carbon - ceramic discs
for heavy - duty track work.
Roberto Fedeli, chief engineer
for Alfa Romeo and Maserati, confirmed the refreshed 4C at the launch of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Quadrifoglio.
The
Quadrifoglio also earns high praise
for its on - street behavior.
The lack of a six - cylinder diesel option might be considered a limiting factor
for those after a bit more punch, but
for the performance minded buyer, the fantastic
Quadrifoglio with its 503bhp was enough to send us into a spin during eCoty.
In the U.S., the Giulia will offer a wild
Quadrifoglio Verde model with a 3.0 - liter twin - turbo V - 6 good
for 505 hp, as well as a more mainstream model with a 276 - hp, 2.0 - liter turbo - four engine.
Traditionally a strong point
for Alfa Romeo, the Giulia has been launched with a range of five engine choices, including the
Quadrifoglio super saloon's twin - turbo V6.
The Stelvio
Quadrifoglio, meanwhile, receives Alfa's 2.9 - liter twin - turbo V - 6, which is good
for 505 hp and 443 lb - ft of torque.
A set of Pirelli winter tyres have also been homologated
for the Stelvio
Quadrifoglio.
Ignore the M4 and go
for bigger fish, and you find the
Quadrifoglio crosses the finish line one second faster than the Lamborghini Murcielago and McLaren - Mercedes SLR.
Two that have got closest are the Porsche Macan GTS and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Quadrifoglio, and as the more exciting to drive of the pair it's the Alfa that qualifies
for a place on this 4x4 performance car list.
The car was especially fun in «Turismo Internatzionale» form, pretty as a twin - carb Sprint Veloce coupe, and gave Golf GTis a run
for their money in later
Quadrifoglio Verde specification.
Optional electromechanical Integral Active Steering steers the rear wheels a tad
for sharp turn - in — not as quick as the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Quadrifoglio I tested recently, but fast enough that the front end doesn't feel like it's washing out.
Alfa's first SUV will start from # 33,990
for a RWD diesel model - but
Quadrifoglio prices are yet to surface
It also reminds you how much the current saloon,
Quadrifoglio aside, is crying out
for an engine with the character of Alfa's Twin Spark and Giuseppe Busso - designed V6s.
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.
It would have been nice to see a non German car in the test, specifically the Giulia
Quadrifoglio lighter but as powerful as the C63 and with the balance of the M3 it does set the standard
for the class - looks better too!
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For half the price you could have an Alfa Romeo Gulia
Quadrifoglio.
The main rivals
for the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Quadrifoglio are the BMW M3 and Mercedes - AMG C 63 saloon, although there are other opponents if you're after performance instead of the specific body style.
Of course, it's no V8, and while it does not moan and drone like some 2.0 T powertrains, it's not a soundtrack to get thrilled about — they're saving that
for the 500 - hp
Quadrifoglio, no doubt.
The
Quadrifoglio model makes it even more ridiculously good
for drivers.
To prepare
for the legendary Targa Florio race in Sicily, he painted a white square with a «
Quadrifoglio» - a four - leaf clover - on the front of his Alfa Romeo RL Targa Florio.
The
Quadrifoglio is included on Alfa's EasyCare Service Plan and you can get three years inclusive — if paid up front —
for about # 799.
Trims
for the Giulia start with the unnamed base model, then go to Super, Speciale and Veloce, with the range topped by the headlining M3 - rivalling
Quadrifoglio.
The Giulia
Quadrifoglio isn't exactly economical, returning 34.4 mpg and emitting 189g / km, but those figures are actually impressive
for a car with over 500bhp.
Today, the storied Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo, unveiled its all - new 2017 Giulia
Quadrifoglio for the first time in Canada.
The first Giulia, a high - performance
Quadrifoglio version, was due to launch in Europe by the end of last year with the base Giulia scheduled
for a European debut in March, European dealers were told last June.
Alfa Romeo has announced pricing
for the Giulia
Quadrifoglio in Australia, and it's set to be more expensive than the equivalent BMW — where the BMW F80 M3 is priced at $ 139,615 (RM 452,293), the Italian -LSB-...]
I've witnessed total crapout on a Giulia myself; the good news
for Ti intenders is that all the problems I know of have occurred with the high - strung
Quadrifoglio models.
Would you pay that amount
for the distinction of parking your Alfa
Quadrifoglio next to an M3 or a C63 at cars and coffee?
Specifically,
for $ 73,595, the price of an Alfa Romeo Giulia
Quadrifoglio (kwa - dra - fol - eeoh).
Read the issue
for yourself and learn about Car and Driver's experience with the all - new Giulia
Quadrifoglio.