2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia

[Fab]

Gorgeous!

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/06/alf...ial-press.html

[DJM83]

God that looks good.

[Fordman1]

Looks like a red parrot !

I'll call it parrot car ...

[tranquilized]

Those proportions can only mean one thing; RWD

[Polyal]

They have so many ways in which they can make a serious comeback. The 4C shows they can build a good sports car, I hope they build a "new" version of the 105 coupes.

Its got Jag from the front and Maserati from the rear...RRP will be interesting because AMG and M are obviously very established.

[Sioso]

more here:

http://jalopnik.com/2016-alfa-romeo-...-it-1713619848

I like it, good to see more RWD from Alfa.

[Polyal]

I guess there is also space on the lower intake for the number plate?

We should move to some chip technology so we stop ruining front end's with plates.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by Polyal

I guess there is also space on the lower intake for the number plate?

We should move to some chip technology so we stop ruining front end's with plates.

Plate will probably go to the side under the headlight.

[sprintman1]

Nice till it breaks!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by sprintman1

Nice till it breaks!

Let me guess....and its going to rust too. Time to move on...

[sprintman1]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Let me guess....and its going to rust too. Time to move on...

Still POS!

[cheap]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Let me guess....and its going to rust too. Time to move on...

Actually, first comes "minor" engine/gearbox issues, then the electrics will fry themselves in synchronisation with the interior falling to bits. The rust is standard issue from the factory and after 3 years it begins to really show itself.

That is the usual progressive nature of Alfa ownership, but all the while owners will sing praise and fall in love with their Italian 4 wheeled tragedy.

BTW, that car looks great!

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by sprintman1

Nice till it breaks!

As Ford owner's it is a bit of the old pot calling the kettle black

[sprintman1]

Originally Posted by Wretched

As Ford owner's it is a bit of the old pot calling the kettle black

Not in the same league. You haven't worked on Alfa's I guess (lucky you)

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by sprintman1

Not in the same league. You haven't worked on Alfa's I guess (lucky you)

Do you have a sook when dropping engines out of Ferrari's and Maserati's when some routine tasks are needed to be done?

Dont know why people bother commenting when they have nothing constructive to add.

[sprintman1]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Do you have a sook when dropping engines out of Ferrari's and Maserati's when some routine tasks are needed to be done?

Dont know why people bother commenting when they have nothing constructive to add.

It's about unreliability ya muppet but I guessed you missed that

[Trump]

That is fugly as sin. If 510HP is accurate, should be a cracking drive though.

[Shonky.]

Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

That is fugly as sin

should've gone to spec savers....

[Sioso]

http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...wrx-sti-103905

Alfa Romeo has announced that it will unveil a powerful new all-wheel drive petrol that will see it rival Subaru's WRX STI.

The new Veloce is set to sit above the current 147kW 2.0-litre but below the Ferrari-developed 375kW/600Nm 2.9-litre V6 QV.

Sticking with 2.0-litres, the new engine comes with around 206kW/400Nm. Available with just an eight-speed automatic, the Giulia Veloce is expected to hit 100km/h in around the same 4.9sec the current WRX STI takes, thanks to the firm's new Q4 four-wheel drive hardware.

As well as the punchy petrol, Alfa Romeo will also offer the Veloce with a more powerful version 155kW/470Nm version of its existing 2.2-litre turbo-diesel that also comes with all-wheel drive.

Alfa Romeo's Q4 system is said to only increase weight by 60kg and, in normal conditions, sends 100 per cent of its torque to the rear wheels. If slip is detected the system can then shuffle as much as 60 per cent of the torque available to the front axle to restore traction and balance.

Featuring large 19-inch wheels both the fast petrol and diesel are expected to get a bespoke chassis tune. Inside, black leather sport seats and a steering wheel mark out the Veloce over the regular model.

As well as the Veloce, Alfa says it will also reveal a new Advanced Efficiency (AE) version of the diesel that's based around the 132kW 2.2-litre turbo-diesel that reduces fuel consumption to just 4.2L/100km with CO2 emissions of just 99g/km.

The increased efficiency comes from a new low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation valve, a new air-water intercooler, different gear ratios and a lower ride height. The Giulia AE also comes with small aero-enhanced 16-inch alloys.

Despite its fuel-sipping antics the Giulia AE can still hit 100km/h in 7.2sec and top out at 230km/h.

The Italian car-maker says it will use the Paris motor show next week to also reveal Veloce version of its Giulietta as well, announcing that the small hatch will come with a 177kW 1.75-litre turbo petrol that will only be available with the firm's dual-clutch automatic.

The Giulietta Veloce comes with bigger Brembo brakes, larger 18-inch alloys and a new body kit.

Finally, the firm will also unveil a new Mito flagship that comes with a new 125kW version of the 1.4-lite turbo MultiAir petrol available in the existing range.

Stay tuned for more Alfa news fresh from the French show next week.

[Boza]

According to Jeremy Clarkson in the UK if your haven't owned an Alfa your not a real car enthusiast.

And I tend to agree they are heaps of crap but once you get them on a nice windy road and open them up with that rapy exhaust pure heaven.

[Express]

Originally Posted by Boza

According to Jeremy Clarkson in the UK if your haven't owned an Alfa your not a real car enthusiast.

And I tend to agree they are heaps of crap but once you get them on a nice windy road and open them up with that rapy exhaust pure heaven.

Also wasn’t it Clarkson who said if you buy an Alfa and it doesn’t break down as you drive out of the showroom, turn around, take it back and ask them what’s wrong with it?

I think it looks stunning from the angle shown in photo of the white car.

[Grippy]

That looks gorgeous, just like an Alfa should. With a proper manual box that would be a seriously fun car.

[Polyal]

I wonder what they will do for engines? Would be awesome if they switched back to a Busso style V6 and not the GM hybrid crap they used in the 159.

[Polyal]

It amazes me how some members type with their knuckles.

[Yellow_Festiva]

There was an Italian festival a few weeks ago in western Sydney and I saw the new Alfa sports car:







Beautiful from any angle!

The place has all sorts of Ferraris, Lambo's, Maseratis on display but this is what people were admiring most

Around $125k as well...

[FG50T]

Yeah always on the side for the number plate. My mum of all people stayed up last night to watch the live launch stream, absolute alfa nut. It's going to be some sort of machine with 510hp, claimed 1500kg and a manual box.

Here's a video of a red one and a white one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQh0JqaCAN0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVrhbj9ds3s

[FPV GTHO]

So how is that supposed to be pronounced, Julia?

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

So how is that supposed to be pronounced, Julia?

In Italian, Giu is pronounced 'Ju'

Ju-lia

[Polyal]

The only thing, from the vids that is, that it seems pretty big. 156/159 were actually quite slim.

Im more interested in what other models they will release and whether they are all RWD.

[Fab]

Stunning in white.