Alfa Romeo is said to be developing a Giulia coupe
that will feature an advanced energy recovery system (ERS). Citing unnamed
sources, Autocar asserts that two Giulia coupe models are under development
with ERS. The first will use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 345 hp while the
second will pair the firm’s 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with an energy recovery
system to deliver a manic 641 hp.
This isn’t the first time we’ve read reports of a
Giulia coupe. In fact, previous claims have asserted that the vehicle will be
dubbed the Giulia Sprint. According to the report, the name Giulia GTV is also
a possibility.
If the Giulia coupe does see the light of day, it
will obviously be based around the sedan but adopt two larger doors, a revised
roofline, and custom rear quarter panels. Minor changes could also be made up
front to further distinguish the car from its four-door sibling.
The ERS apparently being developed for the
performance-oriented Giulia coupe models may be a development of the HY-KERS
system used by the LaFerrari. It’s not impossible that Alfa Romeo will also
draw on its recently-established partnership with the Sauber Formula One team
to perfect the powertrain.
