2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio snatches back sedan record at the Nurburgring
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio has regained its production sedan record around the Nurburgring Norschleife after posting a 7:32 lap.
Back in September 2015, the Giulia Quadrifoglio captured the sedan record with a 7:39 lap in a manual version of the vehicle. This year, that mantle was ceded to Porsche when its second-generation Panamera Turbo lapped the famed track in 7:38.
Now, in the eight-speed automatic variant, the Giulia Quadrifoglio has regained the four-door crown. Expect Porsche to retaliate in the near future.
According to OmniAuto, this record-setting Giulia Quadrifoglio was driven by Fabio Francia, who not only showed nerves of steel, but is listed as a test driver for both Alfa Romeo and Maserati.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio is powered by a turbocharged Ferrari-designed 2.9-litre V6 engine with 375kW of power and 600Nm of torque. That's good enough to spirit the sedan from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 307km/h.
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Local sales of the new Giulia are said to begin during the first quarter of 2017. In addition to the Quadrifoglio, the Giulia will be offered with 150kW and 206kW versions of the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.
The local arm of Alfa Romeo has also put its hand up for the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, which is available in both 110kW and 135kW trims.
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