Alfa Romeo has released more details on the more pedestrian variants of the 2017 Giulia
sports sedan ahead of the car’s official North American debut at the
2016 New York auto show. Slotting beneath the 505-hp Giulia Quadrifoglio
will be the base Giulia and the Giulia Ti (Turismo Internazionale),
which will be powered by a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired
to an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
Available
in rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations, the standard Giulia and
Giulia Ti are powered by a new 2.0-liter turbo-four with direct
injection and FCA’s Multiair variable valve actuation system. The engine
produces 276 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and is paired to an eight-speed
automatic gearbox co-developed with ZF. Should you desire more power
and performance, the range-topping Giulia Quadrifoglio features a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 rated at 505 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, and is available with a six-speed manual.
Riding on the new Giogio rear-drive platform, the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
features near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution and is constructed
extensively of high-strength and lightweight materials such as aluminum
and carbon fiber. The suspension components, for example, are made of
aluminum while carbon fiber is used for the driveshaft on the Giulia
Quadrifoglio. On the Giulia and Giulia Ti, Alfa’s DNA system allows you
to choose between Dynamic, Natural, and Advanced efficiency modes while
the DNA Pro system in the Giulia Quadrifoglio adds a Race mode that
activates an overboost function and opens the active exhaust.
Quadrifoglio variants also feature an active front splitter for
additional downforce and stability.
Standard on the Giulia Quadrifoglio
and optional on the Giulia Ti is Alfa’s Active Suspension system, which
adapts to driving conditions accordingly and can be adjusted by the
driver via the DNA switch. The Giulia also features a Chassis Domain
Control (CDC) system, which coordinates all of the car’s active systems
to optimize the car’s performance. An Integrated Braking System (IBS)
replaces the electronic stability control system and brake booster for a
more instantaneous brake response and improved stopping performance.
Inside, the 2017 Giulia
features a new infotainment system with a 6.5-inch or 8.8-inch screen
and can be controlled via a rotary knob. In addition to the two analog
gauges, the Giulia also has a seven-inch TFT display. Leather upholstery
with accent stitching is standard and the interior can be had with a
choice of wood, aluminum, or carbon fiber trim. The car also features a
flat-bottom steering wheel with the start/stop button integrated in it
and a center stack angled towards the driver.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia
Quadrifoglio is set to arrive by the end of this year. A U.S. launch
date for the other two models has yet to be announced. Production will
start this summer.Source: FCA
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