What Sets Quadrifoglio Apart? Quadrifoglio Is Passion and Desire

January 28 2021, Scotti Alfa Romeo

What Sets Quadrifoglio Apart? Quadrifoglio Is Passion and Desire

Quadrifoglio is the ultimate expression of Italian style coupled with benchmark-level precision. It is beauty with raw performance. It is the embodiment of passion and desire.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio are a direct result of la meccanica delle emozioni (the mechanics of emotion). Said mechanics are not solely about the components involved in making these exotic vehicles move, the emotions are also a result of beauty and design. Finally, it's a reflection of how the person behind the steering wheel feels when driving.

Graceful and powerful

There's nothing quiet about a Quadrifoglio's design although there is a considerable amount of voluntary simplicity in how all of its physical sections come together. The muscular proportions of both the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio project power and determination however they are never intimidating, only beautiful.

Once aboard these vehicles, the driver comes face to face with a cockpit that is focused on the task at hand: driving. Seated in the high-performance leather and Alcantara seats, the large and gorgeous aluminum column-mounted paddle shifters come into view and suddenly the heart begins to race.

The soul of Quadrifoglio

The soul at the center of a Quadrifoglio's being is the Ferrari-derived twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 engine. This highly talented mill produces an astonishing 505 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of peak torque between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm. Prodding the engine to life will forever be met with chills but not simply for the powerful bellow it produces. It's the pure driving experience that awaits that stirs the driver to the very core of their being.

From the initial tug at the steering wheel, the sense of immense control in the hands of the driver is not lost. Because of the Quadrifoglio's uniquely prepared platform and exceptionally high torsional rigidity, every input is met with an immediate response. The connection is complete and the driver and car become one. No other car or SUV can communicate so precisely and directly with the driver as can a Quadrifoglio.

Control and comfort

The sense of control builds confidence which further grows thanks to the included Chassis Domain Control (CDC) system which harmonizes all of the vehicle's active systems. As part of the chassis, these vehicles include an adaptive damping suspension which delivers top performance, driving pleasure, and passenger ride comfort.

The Stelvio is equipped with all-wheel-drive which endows the powerful luxury SUV with superior traction in all weather and road conditions. The Giulia's rear-wheel-drive layout delivers a dynamically unmatched driving experience. And finally, for an extra dose of superior control, a Quadrifoglio can be fitted with an ultra-high-performance carbon-ceramic braking system from Italian braking leader Brembo.