New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio
Even today, when current events dictate a slowdown in the fast pace of life, Quadrifoglio versions with a 510 hp 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo engine. keep up the pace, showcasing (from the comfort of your home) supercar performance and a plethora of new features in terms of connectivity and safety. This is a situation that best reflects Alfa Romeo's verve and passion for driving, coupled with the desire to take Alfisti and all lovers of beautiful cars into a new chapter that combines pure performance with stylistic and technological innovation: this is the best way to take a new level in a superb in harmony with the legendary values of Alfa Romeo.
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2020
The brand, which is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, has stood out from the start for its unique ability to dominate both track and automotive beauty pageants. Before you can get behind the wheel and focus on the incredible thrill and driving pleasure, Alfa Romeo wants to tell you about the upcoming news at this virtual press conference. Although it is impossible to convey in words all the emotions that can only be experienced while driving a Quadrifoglio, it is probably fascinating to immerse yourself in the operating reality of the brand, which opens up to the public, as the door of a conference room opens in the imagination. , where the unusual Quadrifoglio project was created, a unique platform created literally from a blank sheet of paper.
Another step forward in the Alfa Romeo identity
As always, even with the engine off, the restyled Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio MY20 are hallmarks of Alfa Romeo excellence: even higher performance, winning DNA and unique Italian styling. The updated range is complemented by a combination of sophisticated technical and operational solutions, vehicles that are the most refined expression of functional and quintessentially Italian design in the perfect Alfa Romeo style. an engine made entirely of aluminum and capable of delivering as much as 510 hp. with a maximum torque of 600 Nm at 2500 rpm.
It is transmitted to the wheels by the Alfa™ Active Torque Vectoring system supported in the Stelvio Quadrifoglio by the innovative Q4 drive. The 8-speed automatic transmission is calibrated to optimize ride, comfort and handling in all driving conditions, but it's in RACE mode that cars show their full potential with lightning-fast gear shifts in just 150 milliseconds. Each Quadrifoglio is equipped with a series of systems designed to enhance driving pleasure and provide the driver with the most authentic and exciting driving experience: AlfaTM active suspension, AlfaTM DNA Pro selector with RACE mode and Giulia AlfaTM Active Aero aerodynamic sliding spoiler.
All of these systems are coordinated and tuned in real time by the Alfa™ Chassis Domain Control “brain”, which constantly monitors the vehicle and provides ideal conditions for both vehicle and driver to maximize exceptional performance. Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio, who accompany the customer while driving the Quadrifoglio, are equipped with a Dual Mode quad tailpipe exhaust system that becomes even more aggressive and exciting in RACE mode. In the MY20 version, the customer will be able to retrofit their Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio with the new Akrapovic exhaust system, made of titanium, with an even more refined sound.
Italian style Alfa Romeo
The Italian style of Alfa Romeo expresses the simplicity of a complex design process. Achieving an ergonomic and harmonious arrangement of lines and instruments, bodies and spaces surrounding the driver is a difficult and precise job, but improving the passenger-centric environment is an even more difficult task. The interior, with a redesigned center console, impresses both visually and tactilely with new additional storage compartments.
Also new are a new leather steering wheel and shift lever, as well as a new seat belt color scheme, which is now available not only in black, but also in red or green. The electric adjustable sports seats will soon be available with new perforated leather upholstery, giving the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio new personalization options. Sports seats in a combination of leather and Alcantara have always been standard, and the Quadrifoglio version can be retrofitted with Sparco bucket seats with carbon fiber frame as an option. The new Quadrifoglio MY20 on-board technology includes an all-new infotainment system with an 8.8-inch central touchscreen display, a set of connected services and a redesigned interface.
Quadrifoglio's exclusive new features include performance pages, special screens that allow you to check the car's real-time condition: basic mechanical temperature, torque distribution, boost pressure and real-time power, and digital chronometers to measure acceleration. and top speed. In terms of body design innovations, the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio feature new tinted LED taillights and new high-gloss black scudetto front trim and Dark Miron logos. New 21-inch wheels for the Quadrifoglio version will also make their debut on the Stelvio.
The thrill of racing and even more everyday driving fun: ADAS Advanced Autonomous Driving 2
With the Giulia and Stelvio MY20 debuts a full range of new ADAS 2 advanced driver assistance systems, designed in collaboration with Bosch, for more autonomous driving, that do not compromise driving pleasure and are activated only for complete safety and increased comfort. in traffic jams or on long trips. This is the highest level of autonomous driving, providing the perfect balance between driving pleasure systems and assist systems: (ADAS 2), which by definition is achieved when the vehicle is able to electronically control acceleration, braking and steering under certain conditions. which require constant control by the driver, which, however, help him make the trip more comfortable. In all cases, the driver, of course, must be vigilant and always keep his hands on the wheel.
The main modern security systems used in Quadrifoglio MY20 models:
- Lane Keeping Assist (Active Lane Keeping System): Detects if the vehicle is leaving its lane without the turn signal on by alerting the driver with audible and visual cues and smooth steering wheel movement to return to the correct lane.
- Active Blind Spot Assist (Active Blind Spot Assist): detects the presence of another vehicle in the so-called blind spot and corrects the trajectory if necessary to avoid a collision. Active Cruise Control: Automatically adjusts the vehicle's speed to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles in front of it. With the traffic sign recognition system, it allows you to adjust the set speed depending on the restrictions, which ensures a more relaxed and safer driving.
- Traffic sign recognition and intelligent speed control (Traffic Sign Recognition and Speed Control): The system uses the on-board camera, recognizes traffic signs and shows them on the display, and warns the driver of the current speed limit. It even advises the driver to adapt the speed to read traffic signs: if the driver accepts the choice, the cruise control automatically adjusts to the new speed limits.
- Help in traffic and Help on the highway (Traffic Jam Assistant) or on the highway (Highway Assist): in addition to active cruise control, these systems also monitor the sides of the vehicle, keeping it in the middle of the lane in heavy traffic (Traffic Jam Assistant) or on the highway (Highway Assist) and speed control based on current speed limits.
- Assistance to the driver (Attention Assist): analyzes the driver's fatigue parameters and warns him if necessary.
Colors that combine tradition with communication
During the international presentation of the new models Giulia and Stelvio MY20 to the media, in addition to numerous new products, the evolution of the use of color logic was explained. Alfa Romeo's designers have changed their approach to color with an even more emotional strategy that groups body colors according to "class" rather than just technology. There are four categories: Competizione, with clear references to the brand's sporting heritage, Metal, which highlights the brand's dynamic spirit, Solid, for those looking for value, and Old Timer, which evokes and interprets the Alfa Romeo heritage.
New Old Timer colors include the exquisite red 6C Villa d'Este, the breathtaking ocher ocher GT Junior and the new green Montreal that will debut in the Quadrifoglio MY20. The latest shade is a tribute to one of the brand's icons, Alfa Romeo Montreal, launched 50 years ago. The choice of colors based on careful analysis and innovative effects has always been one of Alfa Romeo's hallmarks: the Old Timer range draws on a prestigious heritage combined with technological innovation. The Alfa Romeo laboratories are constantly analyzing new effects, new pigments and new paint techniques to highlight the sculptural effect of the Giulia and Stelvio shapes. The colors associated with the cultural and historical heritage of the brand are closely associated with Italy.
The color palette thus fits perfectly into the architectural context of Italy's finest examples of architecture, the visual dialogue between car and country on which the latest marketing campaign is based, prepared in collaboration with AD Italia, Condé Nast's monthly, a luxury magazine about architecture, art, design and style. The project connects the world of design with the world of motorization through a photo essay in which our vehicles are shown in the yards of historic apartment buildings and against the backdrop of prestigious home interiors, carefully selected in collaboration with our partner AD Italia. Italy is an irresistible force that we see in the creativity of extraordinary people, and at the same time in private and unusual places and cities with a unique atmosphere.
In this project, AD Italia takes Alfa Romeo on a journey, treating its vehicles as true works of art and the epitome of Italian beauty. Style has its own language, as does color, which is not only an aesthetic but also a strategic element that distinguishes our cars. It was the color that guided the choice of some of the places used in the project. Among other things, this is why Alfa Romeo remains a timeless Italian icon. What's more, the campaign also touches on a very current topic, marked #stayathome, with a touch of elegance and a touch of irony that is needed now more than ever.
A sporty character of the highest level thanks to Mopar®'s new exclusive Quadrifoglio accessories line.
To highlight the sporty character of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio, the Mopar® brand has created a new and prestigious Quadrifoglio accessories line that pleases customers with an exclusive and extremely efficient exhaust system developed in collaboration with Akrapovic, a set of oxidized tailpipes. lighting fixtures and exclusive coloring. In addition, the extensive use of carbon fibre, a lightweight and safe material, improves aerodynamics, performance and weight-to-power ratio, while emphasizing the elegant and bold aesthetic of two iconic Alfa Romeo models. Mopar's exclusive Quadrifoglio range of accessories includes a V-shaped front grille, exterior mirror caps and a carbon fiber rear spoiler.
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