Here’s How Fast The Alfa Romeo Giulia Really Is – SlashGear

If the base Alfa Romeo Giulia is a bit too tame, then the Quadrifoglio variant will satiate your need for speed and has the numbers to prove it. It has a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine that pumps 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque exclusively to the rear wheels. Alfa Romeo claims zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a 191 mph top speed. Contrary to popular belief, the Quadrifoglio’s twin-turbo V6 is not a Ferrari engine. According to Driving, Alfa Romeo poached the head of gasoline engines at Ferrari to create the Quagrifoglio’s turbo V6. To clarify, the Giulia Quagrifoglio has a V6 engine designed by an ex-Ferrari engineer and NOT a Ferrari-built engine. Spread the word.

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But the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is not just about straight-line grunt and intoxicating exhaust notes. It has an active torque vectoring rear differential, adaptive damping suspension, and a carbon fiber driveshaft to handle like a dream without penalizing ride comfort. Car and Driver said the potent combination of a raucous twin-turbo V6, race-inspired underpinnings, and the Giulia Quadrifoglio’s magnificent steering gives it an edge over the iconic BMW M3, high praise for an Italian-bred sport-luxury sedan. However, it costs $81,855 before options, but the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is the real deal in terms of speed and a grin-inducing, fun-to-drive demeanor.