Once among the greatest auto companies in the world, Alfa Romeo began to struggle in the 1980s. And needless to say, the 1990s and 2000s weren't exactly great either. But the Italians regrouped and launched the 4C, thus regaining some of its past glory. The Giulia joined in to give Alfa Romeo its much-needed performance sedan, but the FCA-owned brand also jumped on the SUV bandwagon and introduced the Stelvio. Put into production 2016, the Stelvio also gained the famed Quadrifoglio package and went on to set a new lap record for SUVs on the iconic Nurburgring track. To celebrate the event, Alfa Romeo created the Stelvio Quadrifoglio Nurburgring Edition, an extremely limited version of the performance hauler.
Currently the fastest production SUV around the Nurburgring, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio lapped the German track in seven minutes and 51.7 seconds. The tribute model comes in the same specs as the vehicle that set the record, but with a few extras on top. It's also limited to only 108 units, one for each year that passed since Alfa Romeo was established in Milan, Italy. Let's find out what the Nurburgring Edition brings to the table in the review below.
Continue reading to learn more about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Nürburgring Edition.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Nürburgring Edition
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- Model: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Nürburgring Edition
- Engine/Motor: V6
- Horsepower: 505
- Torque: 443
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What makes the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Nürburgring Edition special
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio Nurburgring Edition may not seem that special on the outside, but that's because Alfa Romeo wanted to keep the SUV as simple as possible. Add-ons are almost absent on the outside, as they include just a few carbon-fiber bits, like the front badge, the mirror caps, and the side skirt inserts. Oh, and it has tinted windows for a sportier look and enhanced privacy. Unfortunately, the SUV doesn't get the bare carbon-fiber roof from the Giulia Quadrifoglio Nurburgring Edition.
More new features can be found on the inside, where Alfa Romeo added Sparco racing seats with carbon-fiber shell structure and red stitching, as well as a Mopar gearshift knob with carbon-fiber insert. The steering wheel is unique too, featuring leather and Alcantara, and carbon-fiber inserts. The Mopar-made floor mats have red logos. Convenience features are pretty much similar to the regular model. Highlights include active cruise control, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, the Alfa Connect 3D Nav infotainment system with 8.8-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and DAB.
Under the hood, the Nurburgring Edition is equipped with the same 2.9-liter V-6 as the regular Stelvio Quadrifoglio model. But this doesn't make it mundane, as the biturbo mill co-developed with Ferrari cranks out a solid 510 PS and 600 Nm of torque (505 horsepower and 443 pound-feet). Charging from 0 to 62 mph takes only 3.8 seconds while top speed goes as high as 283 kph (176 mph). All the power goes to the wheels through an automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. The carbon-ceramic brakes provide the necessary stopping power.
Production is limited to 108 units, one for each year of the history of Alfa Romeo. The brand says that this model is for collectors and the most loyal customers, so buying one might be an issue. Considering that the limited run isn't sold out already.
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