Alfa Romeo's new top-spec Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde will cost from £28, 120 when it goes on sale in July. The car, which made its debut in the Geneva motor show earlier in 2012, has got the same potent turbocharged engine like the 4C sports car. The turbocharged 1. 7-litre four-cylinder direct-injection petrol engine, referred to as 1750 Turbo Petrol, produces 237bhp and can also crack 0-62mph in just 6. 6sec. The front wheels are driven via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic TCT gearbox, also taken coming from the 4C.
The lightweight aluminium engine produces its peak power at 6000rpm, and puts out 258lb ft at 2100-4000rpm – 80 per cent of and that is offered from 1800rpm. An older, heavier version from the engine, referred to as 1750 TBi, happens to be utilized in the 232bhp Giulietta Cloverleaf, the present range-topper to the Giulietta range which should be replaced once the new Quadrifoglio Verde version arrives. Since its application inside the 4C, the 1750 Turbo Petrol engine is designed with a brand new fuel intake to enhance the exhaust note, alongside specific intake and exhaust systems. The gearbox could be in auto’ mode, or controlled via steering-wheel-mounted paddles from the driver. Different driving modes, where certain responses are sharpened, will also be offered through Alfa’s DNA driving mode selector.
Additional features from the new Ford Focus ST-rivalling hot hatch include large rear exhaust pipes, oversized 320mm Brembo brake discs, alloys of as much as 18inches in diameter, and also a bespoke bodykit. Inside, there will be special sports seats, leather and Alcantara trim, new instruments, aluminium pedals, bespoke stitching, and also a black roof. UK standard equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, tinted rear windows, and lowered sports suspension. A special launch edition from the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde will certainly be limited to 500 units - with just 100 coming towards the UK - and has special carbonfibre exterior parts, including to the spoilers and air dams, and bespoke 18in alloys. It costs £30, 280. Alfa is likewise releasing a new Mito Quadrifoglio Verde, with the car’s 168bhp 1. 4-litre MultiAir engine now hooked as much as Alfa’s six-speed TCT dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 0-62mph time drops by 0. 2sec to 7. 3sec during the previous manual-equipped car, and fuel economy is improved by 10 per cent and CO2 emissions cut 11 per cent to 124g / km due to the new gearbox.
A subtle new look and a rise in standard equipment will also be on offer inside the revised Mito Quadrifoglio Verde. Other changes towards the Giulietta range include a brand new QV Line styling pack for models lower through range. This brings the Quadrifoglio Verde’s styling to more humble Giuliettas. The Mito line-up also has got the QV Line pack, as the less potent 133bhp version from the 1. 4 MultiAir engine inside the Mito is likewise now offered using the TCT gearbox. The new Mito Quadrifoglio Verde starts from £20, 210 and can also continue sale in July. Both the Mito and Giulietta special editions will make their UK debut in the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month. Read more Goodwood Festival of Speed news. Additional reporting by Darren Moss, 9 June 2014 New top-spec Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde to cost £28k
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