THE QUADRIFOGLIO SUPER SPORT IS THE PERFECT TURBOCHARGED ITALIAN.
“A milestone for all Alfisti, the new Super Sport is the ultimate expression of Quadrifoglio, represented by extremely limited volumes and bespoke design cues,” said Larry Dominique, SVP, head of Alfa Romeo North America. “While we look forward to the future of the four-leaf clover with the amazing performance benefits of electrification, the twin-turbo V-6 Super Sport is a fitting final chapter to the combustion engine Quadrifoglio in the U.S., and we’re thrilled to bring an exclusive number to Alfisti in America.” Powerful personality is highlighted in the sporty exteriors of the new Quadrifoglio Super Sport models. To make this special limited series unique, Alfa Romeo Centro Stile reinterpreted the Quadrifoglio logo, a symbol that has long identified the most extreme performance for the model, changing the background colour from white to black, giving more boldness to the iconic coat of arms. Further, extensive use of carbon fibre, visible on the roof (optional on Giulia only), in the “V” of the grille shield and on the sideview mirror caps, accentuates the dark five-hole alloy wheels (19-inch for Giulia, 21-inch for Stelvio) and black Brembo brake calipers. The same level of race-inspired sportiness can be found in the interior, where 3D red carbon-fibre trim makes its debut in the dashboard, centre console and door panels. The front headrests are embroidered with the “Super Sport” logo in red and the car’s number in black to distinguish them as part of the exclusive limited series. The steering wheel is upholstered in leather and Alcantara with black stitching and carbon fibre accents. The Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport models are available in the following liveries: three-layer Rosso Etna, metallic Nero Vulcano and Bianco Alfa (Giulia only). Available options include an exposed carbon fibre roof for Giulia and a dual-pane sunroof for Stelvio. The Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport are the result of a century-old quest for technical excellence applied to both competition and production cars. The 2.9-litre twin-turbo all-aluminum V6 engine delivers 371 kW (505 hp) and 602 Nm of torque and is combined with the mechanical limited-slip differential derived from the Giulia GTA. As a result of specific tuning from the GTA, this important technical solution contributes to the improvement of the vehicle’s behaviour and traction by optimising torque transfer and increasing stability, agility and cornering speed.
The Quadrifoglio Super Sport models also feature a carbon-fibre driveshaft, four-mode Alfa DNA Pro selector, Chassis Domain Control (CDC) and aluminium column-mounted paddle shifters, with the Stelvio adding the innovative Q4 all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. The Giulia Quadrifoglio Super Sport is capable of 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 307 km/h (191 mph); the Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport delivers 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 283 km/h (176 mph). Alfa Romeo’s exclusive Alfa Link suspension, uses a front double wishbone arrangement and a rear multilink setup, along with extensive use of ultra-light materials, such as aluminium for the engine and carbon fibre for the transmission shaft, hood, spoiler and side skirts, deliver best-in-class driving dynamics. In the Giulia Quadrifoglio Super Sport, the aerodynamics remain active with the carbon fibre front splitter: when activated, it controls the quality of airflow under the vehicle to increase stability and performance. Ensuring customers experience the renowned Alfa Romeo driving experience, the Quadrifoglio Super Sport models feature advanced technology and on-board connectivity, notably an instrument panel featuring the historical “telescopic” design, including the fully digital 12.3-inch TFT screen displaying essential performance information to the driver – tachometer, speedometer and shift light for manual gear selection – race configuration can be customised with additional information in the sidebars, including snapshots of performance. Both the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport are equipped with a smooth and intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to put all the vehicle’s features at the occupants’ fingertips. The legendary Quadrifoglio has always been synonymous with the brand’s highest-performing creations. This not only holds true for its racing models but for its most powerful and exclusive road vehicles as well. Limited globally to 275 units for Giulia and 175 for Stelvio the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport models serve as ambassadors of the iconic sportiness, technical purity and advanced technology that have always positioned the Quadrifoglio models at the top of their respective segments for handling, power-to-weight and engaging driving experience.
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