Alfa Romeo just celebrated the new Stelvio
Quadrifoglio with an international media drive. The Italian car maker has also
released an extensive image gallery from the event that allows enthusiasts to
catch yet another glimpse into the brand's range-topping SUV model.
Named after a famous mountain pass in northern
Italy, and one of the greatest driving roads the world has to offer, the
range-topping model is a true game changer for the FCA-owned brand, which
pursues its first profit next year after almost two decades.
Poised to arrive shortly in North America, where it
will join two other grades, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio sports a more
aggressive exterior design, in addition to some chassis tweaks, clever
suspension and brakes and a range of driver assistance gizmos.
At its heart lies a 2.9-liter V6 engine shared with
the Giulia Quadrifoglio, which delivers 505 hp and 600 Nm of torque to the Q4
all-wheel drive system through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The
Ferrari-derived powertrain and all of its mods allow it to cover the 0-96 km/h
acceleration in 3.9sec and reach a top speed of 284 km/h.
