New Quadrifoglio variants of Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio start with a limited special edition.
16-04-2023 15:51 - CAR NEWS
April 15, 1923 is a special date in the history of Alfa Romeo. On this day, the Quadrifoglio symbol adorned the works racing cars of the traditional Italian brand for the first time. And the green, four-leaf clover on a white background brought good luck straight away: Ugo Sivocci won the Targa Florio road race on the Mediterranean island of Sicily in an Alfa Romeo RLS ahead of teammate Antonio Ascari. Just in time for the 100th anniversary of this memorable event, Alfa Romeo presents the new Quadrifoglio versions of the Giulia and Stelvio models. The first are the exclusive anniversary models Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario. Both are limited to 100 copies each. Orders start in a few weeks.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario represent over a century of technical excellence in racing and production cars. Extremely agile handling and a low power-to-weight ratio guarantee a unique and direct driving experience. The anniversary models show, among other things, full LED matrix headlights, the digital central instrument and special badges. To mark the anniversary, the Quadrifoglio returned to its origins: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario visited Sicily for an exclusive photo production. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario are powered by a 2.9-litre V6 biturbo petrol engine, which produces 382 kW (520 hp). The performance of the Quadrifoglio variants has increased by 7kW (10 hp) from the previous 375 kW (510 hp). The mechanical locking differential on the rear axle is part of the standard equipment of the anniversary models, of which only 100 will be produced. The specific tuning of the self-locking differential is based on the experience that Alfa Romeo made with the high-performance models GTA and GTAm, which are 20 hp more powerful. The limited-slip differential improves the vehicle's traction by counteracting wheel spin when accelerating. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario thus offer further optimized driving safety and agility at even higher cornering speeds. The performance of the Quadrifoglio variants has increased by 7kW (10 hp) from the previous 375 kW (510 hp). The mechanical locking differential on the rear axle is part of the standard equipment of the anniversary models, of which only 100 will be produced. The specific tuning of the self-locking differential is based on the experience that Alfa Romeo made with the high-performance models GTA and GTAm, which are 20 hp more powerful. The limited-slip differential improves the vehicle's traction by counteracting wheel spin when accelerating. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario thus offer further optimized driving safety and agility at even higher cornering speeds. The performance of the Quadrifoglio variants has increased by 7kW (10 hp) from the previous 375 kW (510 hp). The mechanical locking differential on the rear axle is part of the standard equipment of the anniversary models, of which only 100 will be produced. The specific tuning of the self-locking differential is based on the experience that Alfa Romeo made with the high-performance models GTA and GTAm, which are 20 hp more powerful. The limited-slip differential improves the vehicle's traction by counteracting wheel spin when accelerating. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario thus offer further optimized driving safety and agility at even higher cornering speeds. which are each only produced 100 times, what counts is the mechanical locking differential in the rear axle. The specific tuning of the self-locking differential is based on the experience that Alfa Romeo made with the high-performance models GTA and GTAm, which are 20 hp more powerful. The limited-slip differential improves the vehicle's traction by counteracting wheel spin when accelerating. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario thus offer further optimized driving safety and agility at even higher cornering speeds. which are each only produced 100 times, what counts is the mechanical locking differential in the rear axle. The specific tuning of the self-locking differential is based on the experience that Alfa Romeo made with the high-performance models GTA and GTAm, which are 20 hp more powerful. The limited-slip differential improves the vehicle's traction by counteracting wheel spin when accelerating. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario thus offer further optimized driving safety and agility at even higher cornering speeds. that Alfa Romeo did with the high-performance models GTA and GTAm, which were 20 hp more powerful. The limited-slip differential improves the vehicle's traction by counteracting wheel spin when accelerating. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario thus offer further optimized driving safety and agility at even higher cornering speeds. that Alfa Romeo did with the high-performance models GTA and GTAm, which were 20 hp more powerful. The limited-slip differential improves the vehicle's traction by counteracting wheel spin when accelerating. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100° Anniversario thus offer further optimized driving safety and agility at even higher cornering speeds.
Alfa Romeo racing cars have had the Quadrifoglio on their bodies since 1923, and since 1963 the most powerful model versions of various production vehicles have also. For its 100th birthday, Centro Stile has reinterpreted and modernized the traditional motif, a green four-leaf clover on a white triangle. The contemporary color scheme, reminiscent of famous Alfa Romeo racing victories, has been retained. The origin of the Quadrifoglio as a lucky charm goes back to the Targa Florio of 1923. The Targa Florio, held from 1906 to 1977 and covering around 1,000 kilometers in some years, was considered one of the most demanding road races in the world in its era. All major sports car brands competed in Sicily, and successes could be marketed perfectly. In 1923 Alfa Romeo sent a works team into the race, which consisted of four vehicles of the type RLS. After four laps of the 108-kilometre circuit, Alfa Romeo driver Ugo Sivocci was declared the winner. Second place went to his teammate, Grand Prix star Antonio Ascari. Another Alfa Romeo RLS with privateer Giulio Masetti at the wheel finished fourth. The Quadrifoglio, painted for the first time on the bonnet, had fulfilled its role as a good luck charm. Alfa Romeo took this first major international success for the brand in motorsport as an opportunity to use the four-leaf clover as a talisman on all works racing cars from now on. In the spirit of the Quadrifoglio, Alfa Romeo won, among other things, the inaugural World Automobile Championship in 1925. Alfa Romeo drivers were Formula 1 world champions in 1950 and 1951 and also celebrated numerous other victories at the Targa Florio, the equally famous Mille Miglia and the 24-hour race in Le Mans. In 1963, the four-leaf clover (still as a sticker on the front fenders) adorned a production vehicle for the first time - the Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super, which was only built in small numbers and was designed for use in motorsport. The brand thus started a tradition of ennobling the respective top models of selected model series with the Quadrifoglio. The 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce featured the Quadrifoglio for the first time in the form of a distinctive enamel plaque on the C-pillar. Today Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio continue this tradition. at the equally famous Mille Miglia and at the 24-hour race in Le Mans. In 1963, the four-leaf clover (still as a sticker on the front fenders) adorned a production vehicle for the first time - the Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super, which was only built in small numbers and was designed for use in motorsport. The brand thus started a tradition of ennobling the respective top models of selected model series with the Quadrifoglio. The 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce featured the Quadrifoglio for the first time in the form of a distinctive enamel plaque on the C-pillar. Today Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio continue this tradition. at the equally famous Mille Miglia and at the 24-hour race in Le Mans. In 1963, the four-leaf clover (still as a sticker on the front fenders) adorned a production vehicle for the first time - the Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super, which was only built in small numbers and was designed for use in motorsport. The brand thus started a tradition of ennobling the respective top models of selected model series with the Quadrifoglio. The 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce featured the Quadrifoglio for the first time in the form of a distinctive enamel plaque on the C-pillar. Today Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio continue this tradition. In 1963, the four-leaf clover (still as a sticker on the front fenders) adorned a production vehicle for the first time - the Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super, which was only built in small numbers and was designed for use in motorsport. The brand thus started a tradition of ennobling the respective top models of selected model series with the Quadrifoglio. The 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce featured the Quadrifoglio for the first time in the form of a distinctive enamel plaque on the C-pillar. Today Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio continue this tradition. In 1963, the four-leaf clover (still as a sticker on the front fenders) adorned a production vehicle for the first time - the Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super, which was only built in small numbers and was designed for use in motorsport. The brand thus started a tradition of ennobling the respective top models of selected model series with the Quadrifoglio. The 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce featured the Quadrifoglio for the first time in the form of a distinctive enamel plaque on the C-pillar. Today Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio continue this tradition. to ennoble the respective top models of selected model series with the Quadrifoglio. The 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce featured the Quadrifoglio for the first time in the form of a distinctive enamel plaque on the C-pillar. Today Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio continue this tradition. to ennoble the respective top models of selected model series with the Quadrifoglio. The 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce featured the Quadrifoglio for the first time in the form of a distinctive enamel plaque on the C-pillar. Today Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio continue this tradition.