Segment: Medium
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Review: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Track Test
Alfa Romeo made a surprising comeback on the sports sedan market when it introduced the Giulia lineup in 2016, mainly pitted against the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Audi's A4.
But the Italian automaker had another ace up its sleeves: its cooperation with Ferrari. Thus, Alfa Romeo developed the beefed-up Quadrifoglio version thanks to the prancing-horse brand. This was not a regular sedan built to do school runs and weekly shopping. It was a high-performance sedan that could threaten the domination of other sports versions provided by the competition. The Quadrifoglio nameplate (four-cloves) was related to the carmaker's history, and it was used only on top-of-the-range versions of its vehicles. And this 2016 Giulia QV confirmed that one more time.
The Italian automaker tried to make a statement with this unique version. As a result, it created a distinct front fascia from the rest of the Giulia's siblings. The car's aggressive look was emphasized by the lower bumper, which incorporated an apron with a broad, split opening. In addition, the mesh grille that covered it had a chicken-wire look. Alfa Romeo installed extracting vents behind the wheel wells on the front fenders and triangular white stickers adorned with the four-clove badge. At the back, the automaker added a carbon-fiber spoiler on the short deck, while four exhausts flanked the rear diffuser at the bottom of the bumper.
Inside, the tall sports seats with integrated headrests confirmed the car's sporty designation. The black interior was garnished with Alcantara and red contrast stitching. Most of the dashboard remained the same as the rest of the Giulia range, although there were few carbon-fiber trims that adorned the cabin and suggesting that it was not a common version of the car.
Powering this new Italian four-door sports sedan was a 2.9-liter V6 that produced over 500 ponies thanks to a pair of turbochargers. Customers could get the car with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L V6 6MT (510 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2891 cm3 |
Power: | 375 KW @ 6500 RPM 510 HP @ 6500 RPM 503 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 2500-5500 RPM 601 Nm @ 2500-5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 191 mph (307 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/35ZR19 || P285/30ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/62.6 in (1,549/1,590 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle (wall to wall): | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L V6 8AT (510 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2891 cm3 |
Power: | 375 KW @ 6500 RPM 510 HP @ 6500 RPM 503 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 2500-5500 RPM 601 Nm @ 2500-5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 191 mph (307 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/35ZR19 || P285/30ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/62.6 in (1,549/1,590 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 189 g/km |