Test drive Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio: sports vector
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio promises to impress not only die-hard Alfaists 0-100 km/h in 3,8 seconds, top speed of 283 km/h, intelligent all-wheel drive system, torque vectoring on the rear axle, electronically controlled adaptive suspension – Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio promises to impress not only sworn Alfiists. For the presentation of this model, the Italians chose an extremely interesting and unusual place. Far from the hustle and bustle of Dubai, deep in the mountains of the UAE desert, a closed pass awaited us with magnificent serpentines, long arched turns and an incredible series of turns. Sounds promising, especially when you're driving an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The power of the 2,9-liter Biturbo V6, as in the Giulia sedan, reaches an impressive 510 hp…
Test Drive Alfa Romeo Giulia: Models, Prices, Specifications and Photos – Buying Guide
All about the Alfa Romeo Giulia: prices, engines, strengths and weaknesses of the second generation of the sedan Alfa La second generation o' Alfa Romeo Giulia – born in 2016 and subjected to a very light makeover in 2019 – this is the Berlina Italian four-door available in rear-wheel drive o integral . In this Buying Guide, the 'Alfa Romeo Giulia' is one of the best deals in the category - we'll take a detailed look at all of the versions featured in the Biccione tail "cut D" list (other than the exaggerated GTA e GTAM variants, we'll address these two models later) A: Prices, motori, accessories, performance, strengths, defects and the more you expressed it. Pictures of Alfa Romeo Giulia Alfa Romeo Giulia: Key Features Second SeriesAlfa Romeo Giulia is a Berlina built with care, distinguished by unexaggerated exterior…
Test drive MultiAir reduces fuel consumption by 25%
Fiat has unveiled a technology that, by selectively controlling valves on each cylinder, reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 25%. Its premiere should take place this year at Alfa Mito. Using this technology in vehicles with four valves per cylinder eliminates the conventional intake camshaft. It is replaced by an electro-hydraulic valve actuator. 25% less consumption and 10% more power The advantage is that the suction valves are actuated independently of the crankshaft. In the MultiAir system, the suction valves can be opened and closed at any time. Thus, the filling of the cylinder can be adjusted at any time to the load of the unit. This allows the engine to operate at optimum efficiency in any situation.…
Test drive Alfa Romeo Giulia, 75 and 156: Straight to the heart
The classic Giulia meets its heirs in the middle class The Alfa Romeo Giulia is considered a textbook example of the classic sports sedan - charismatic, powerful and compact. For Alfists, she is the face of the brand. Now we meet her with Alfa Romeo 75 and Alfa Romeo 156, who will try to prove themselves with her. Of course, the star of the trio is the Giulia Super 1.6 in the rare color Faggio (red beech). But the eyes of those who happened to witness the photo shoot are no longer riveted only to her beautiful sheet metal clothes. The ribbed Alfa Romeo 75, released in 1989, seems to be slowly becoming a crowd favorite, evoking an emotional response mainly from young car enthusiasts. “Ten years ago, they almost…
Test drive Alfa Romeo Spider: Opening
Thanks to its soft convertible roof, the new Alfa Romeo Spider offers plenty of fresh air in a classic recipe. The car went on sale only in the fall, but the first impressions of it show that the wait was worth it ... Standing in front of such a car, it would be good to forget absolutely everything related to exact dimensions, technical data and pragmatism in general, at least for a while ... New Spider - not only a natural continuation of the Italian tradition of open models, he has, moreover, become so beautiful that even the most die-hard alfaists literally risk heart problems from closer contact with an irresistible looking model. The extremely compact soft-folding roof folds almost silently and fully automatically in just 25 seconds, but this…
Test drive Alfa Spider, Mazda MX-5 and MGB: welcome to the club
Three Roadsters with a 5% Guarantee of Road Fun Small, light, open to the winds, the MX-5 embodies the ideal of a roadster – reason enough to take a Japanese two-seat model on a road trip with two well-established models of the genre. According to some, this model should hold out for a few more years until it takes its rightful place in the world of automotive classics on a par with its historical models. However, we believe that the Mazda MX-80 requires a very serious attitude - and even today. At the same time, it is impossible not to recognize the merits of its designers. Because the development of a car in the 5s, the breed of which is considered almost extinct in this decade, is a testament to great courage. Mazda MX-60 competes with XNUMXs designs…
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce: sporty character
Two beautiful mid-range sedans with a demand for performance So different yet so similar: the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce meets the Arteon, VW's latest model built using the MQB modular system. Both machines have 280 horsepower, both have dual transmissions and small four-cylinder engines. And are they fun on the road? Yes and no! We know for sure that you are not reading this test because you are forced to choose only between Alfa Romeo and VW. Anyone who wants to buy an Alfa will just do it. And he won't suddenly decide that Volkswagen will still be the better choice - no matter what the outcome of the match is...
Test drive Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV, Ford Capri 2600 GT, MGB GT: 1971
Three sports coupes reflecting the automotive diversity of the 60s and 70s. When Alfa Romeo introduced the 46 GT Veloce 2000 years ago, the Ford Capri 2600 GT and MGB GT are already set standards in sports coupes. Today we once again invited three models for a walk. Now they are looking at each other again. They hide, still staring defiantly into each other's eyes - sorry, headlights - as they once did in the early 70s. Then, when Alfa Romeo was a company with a solid reputation in the touring car class, Ford first launched the oil car feel on German roads, and in its rainy kingdom, the people of MG implemented the advantages of a coupe body over nimble roadsters in their Model B. Even today…
Test drive Alfa Romeo 147 Q2: Mr. Q
Alfa Romeo 147 JTD has become even more dynamic and stable on the road thanks to the Q2 system, in which the Torsen differential on the front drive axle plays a major role. First impressions of the model. From now on, the most powerful modifications of the compact representatives of the Alfa Romeo line will carry the addition of Q2 to their names. Since the Q4 designation, traditionally used in Alfa Romeo models with all-wheel drive, is obviously intentionally drawn, in this case it is clearly something like a "half" dual transmission. In principle, this is more or less the same - in the Q2, the front-wheel drive is supplemented by a Torsen-type differential with an automatic mechanical lock. So the idea is to achieve better grip, better cornering behavior…
Test drive Alfa Romeo Giulia: Mission (Impossible)
The myth of Alfa Romeo has lived in Italy since the founding of ALFA in Milan (June 24, 1910, anonymous Lombarada Fabrica Automobili). But in recent years, Alpha has mostly lived on the myths of a successful sports brand from the past, except for selling its myth. Ever since Milan's Alpha took over Turin's Fiat, despite all the promises, it seemed more likely that it would go downhill. Then came the 1997 in 156, which we even chose as European Car of the Year for the following year. Fair. But in Milan and Turin they did not know how to make him a sufficiently successful successor. Even since Sergio Marchionne took over Fiat, the public…
Continental unveils braking system for Alfa Romeo Giulia
For the first time in the world, an innovative system is launched into serial production. Faster braking and shorter stopping distances – international automotive technology developer and tire manufacturer Continental is providing Alfa Romeo with an innovative MK C1 integrated braking system for the new Giulia. This is the first time that an electro-hydraulic system has entered mass production in the world. It is more dynamic, lighter, with shorter stopping distances and more comfortable than conventional braking systems. The MK C1 combines braking functions, auxiliary brakes and control systems such as ABS and ESC in a compact and lightweight braking module. The system weighs up to 3-4 kg less than traditional systems. The electro-hydraulic MK C1 can build up brake pressure much faster than standard hydraulic systems,…