Stelvio and Giulia NRING: showcases of excellence
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Performance, invincible DNA and Italian style Just 108 limited-edition cars per model will be produced, one for each year of Alfa Romeo's history.
Ever since it was first opened in 1927, the Nürburgring has represented the essence of motor racing: its unique track layout through the forests, its endless bends, its variable bumps, gradients and descends as well as its popularity with the crowds have made the German track a promised land to fans and the setting for epic feats.
The many pages in the Green Hell's almost a century of history include exciting contributions from Alfa Romeo, which nurtured its myth through a wealth of victories and memorable records at the Nürburgring.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the first SUV in the brand's history, holds the record for its segment, having completed the 20.832 km of the Nordschleife in 7 minutes 51.7 seconds. This makes it the fastest amongst SUVs, equipped with an outstanding 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine with 510 HP and torque of 600 Nm powering a top speed of 283 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds.
Giulia Quadrifoglio has a lap time of 7’32”, achieved thanks to its superlative handling, top speed of 307 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ and Giulia Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ Nürburgring Limited Editions have been created to celebrate this historic bond, recently given new life by the new Quadrifoglio models' thrilling performances.
Limited edition collectors' models are now available for order
Available, for the EMEA region, in an edition of just 108 of each model and intended for collectors and the most loyal Alfa Romeo customers, the new limited editions have exclusive contents, such as the numbered badge in the carbon fibre dashboard insert, and the unique Circuito Grey livery, exclusive for this limited edition.
In addition to the features of excellence that characterise all Quadrifoglio cars, standard equipment on the ‘NRING’ special series is full specs and includes carbon-ceramic brakes, Sparco racing seats with red stitching and carbon shell structure, Mopar automatic transmission knob with carbon insert, leather and Alcantara steering wheel, with carbon inserts.
The front badge and the rear-view mirror caps are also made of carbon fibre, like the side skirt inserts.
Massive power and state-of-the-art technology
The Quadrifoglio models are paragons of engineering quality and superior performance in themselves. For example, on Stelvio, for the first time, the 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo powerplant is combined with the innovative Q4 all-wheel drive system, with its guarantees of unbeatable performance, traction, driving pleasure and safety in all situations.
This makes the Stelvio safe and fun to drive at all times, without recourse to intrusive inputs from the stability control system. The 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, supplied as standard, is specifically calibrated to shift in just 150 milliseconds in Race mode.
The transmission has a lock-up clutch to give the driver a powerful, precise feeling of in-gear acceleration.
A total, unique experience
Alfa Romeo has created a truly premium, complete, superlative brand experience for the 216 purchasers of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ and Giulia Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ Nürburgring Limited Editions.
The purchasing experience begins even in the run-up to delivery, as the car's arrival is preceded by consignment of a numbered model to scale 1:18.
There is another surprise in store when the car is collected: on board, the purchaser will find the Welcome Kit, comprising Sparco racing gloves and customised soft shell jacket, sports bag in the Alfa Romeo pattern, ‘Quadrifoglio’ cuff-links and the original footwear created by Car Shoe, Alfa Romeo licensee for a ‘Quadrifoglio’ capsule collection.
In leather and technical fabric, the shoes are inspired by race boot design and carry the symbol that most effectively embodies the Alfa Romeo brand's highest performances. And there's more: all Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ and Giulia Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ owners will be able to attend, during 2019, a sports driving technique course on the Nürburgring circuit.
Certification
What's more, to celebrate the birth of the new limited edition the NRING versions will have specific ‘authenticity certification’ issued by FCA Heritage, the department that promotes the historic record of the FCA Group's Italian brands.
The decision to provide these special editions with authenticity certification, normally only issued for historic cars, immediately gives them genuine instant classic status, placing them among the vehicles ranked as collectors' items (and safe investments) as soon as they hit the market, due to their exclusiveness, performance and limited production runs.
Performance, invincible DNA and Italian style Just 108 limited-edition cars per model will be produced, one for each year of Alfa Romeo's history.
Ever since it was first opened in 1927, the Nürburgring has represented the essence of motor racing: its unique track layout through the forests, its endless bends, its variable bumps, gradients and descends as well as its popularity with the crowds have made the German track a promised land to fans and the setting for epic feats.
The many pages in the Green Hell's almost a century of history include exciting contributions from Alfa Romeo, which nurtured its myth through a wealth of victories and memorable records at the Nürburgring.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the first SUV in the brand's history, holds the record for its segment, having completed the 20.832 km of the Nordschleife in 7 minutes 51.7 seconds. This makes it the fastest amongst SUVs, equipped with an outstanding 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine with 510 HP and torque of 600 Nm powering a top speed of 283 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds.
Giulia Quadrifoglio has a lap time of 7’32”, achieved thanks to its superlative handling, top speed of 307 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ and Giulia Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ Nürburgring Limited Editions have been created to celebrate this historic bond, recently given new life by the new Quadrifoglio models' thrilling performances.
Limited edition collectors' models are now available for order
Available, for the EMEA region, in an edition of just 108 of each model and intended for collectors and the most loyal Alfa Romeo customers, the new limited editions have exclusive contents, such as the numbered badge in the carbon fibre dashboard insert, and the unique Circuito Grey livery, exclusive for this limited edition.
In addition to the features of excellence that characterise all Quadrifoglio cars, standard equipment on the ‘NRING’ special series is full specs and includes carbon-ceramic brakes, Sparco racing seats with red stitching and carbon shell structure, Mopar automatic transmission knob with carbon insert, leather and Alcantara steering wheel, with carbon inserts.
The front badge and the rear-view mirror caps are also made of carbon fibre, like the side skirt inserts.
Massive power and state-of-the-art technology
The Quadrifoglio models are paragons of engineering quality and superior performance in themselves. For example, on Stelvio, for the first time, the 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo powerplant is combined with the innovative Q4 all-wheel drive system, with its guarantees of unbeatable performance, traction, driving pleasure and safety in all situations.
This makes the Stelvio safe and fun to drive at all times, without recourse to intrusive inputs from the stability control system. The 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, supplied as standard, is specifically calibrated to shift in just 150 milliseconds in Race mode.
The transmission has a lock-up clutch to give the driver a powerful, precise feeling of in-gear acceleration.
A total, unique experience
Alfa Romeo has created a truly premium, complete, superlative brand experience for the 216 purchasers of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ and Giulia Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ Nürburgring Limited Editions.
The purchasing experience begins even in the run-up to delivery, as the car's arrival is preceded by consignment of a numbered model to scale 1:18.
There is another surprise in store when the car is collected: on board, the purchaser will find the Welcome Kit, comprising Sparco racing gloves and customised soft shell jacket, sports bag in the Alfa Romeo pattern, ‘Quadrifoglio’ cuff-links and the original footwear created by Car Shoe, Alfa Romeo licensee for a ‘Quadrifoglio’ capsule collection.
In leather and technical fabric, the shoes are inspired by race boot design and carry the symbol that most effectively embodies the Alfa Romeo brand's highest performances. And there's more: all Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ and Giulia Quadrifoglio ‘NRING’ owners will be able to attend, during 2019, a sports driving technique course on the Nürburgring circuit.
Certification
What's more, to celebrate the birth of the new limited edition the NRING versions will have specific ‘authenticity certification’ issued by FCA Heritage, the department that promotes the historic record of the FCA Group's Italian brands.
The decision to provide these special editions with authenticity certification, normally only issued for historic cars, immediately gives them genuine instant classic status, placing them among the vehicles ranked as collectors' items (and safe investments) as soon as they hit the market, due to their exclusiveness, performance and limited production runs.
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