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Under the bonnet of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a 2.9-litre V6 bi-turbo petrol engine, linked to an eight-speed [&hellip;]","datePublished":"2018-11-09","dateModified":"2018-11-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Critics were impressed overall, but Alfa knew there was untapped performance potential there and hence, we have this: the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.Here\u2019s all you need to know about the first ever Quadrifoglio SUV\u2026EngineThis is what you\u2019re here for. Under the bonnet of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a 2.9-litre V6 bi-turbo petrol engine, linked to an eight-speed transmission.It produces a maximum power output of 503bhp at 6,500rpm with torque peaking at 600 Nm from 2,500 to 5,000rpm.This means it can go from zero to 62mph in just 3.8 seconds, before reaching a best-in-class top speed of 176mph.The eight-speed auto gearbox has been specifically calibrated for the Quadrifoglio with gear shifts in just 150 milliseconds in race mode.EquipmentStandard specification on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio includes 20-inch Quadrifoglio alloy wheels with specifically profiled wheel arches, restyled rear diffuser, sports exhaust with four outlets and bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights.Inside, there\u2019s a leather dashboard and door tops, leather and alcantara seats, leather steering wheel, carbon fibre trim and stainless steel pedals.At the centre of the dashboard is Alfa\u2019s 8.8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.The ride and chassis benefits from the addition of chassis domain control, active torque vectoring and active suspension.Safety kitPerformance doesn\u2019t come at the expense of safety, with the Stelvio Quadrifoglio coming as standard with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, integrated braking system, forward collision warning and a rear-view camera.Fuel economyThis probably isn\u2019t the biggest concern for the target market, but on a combined cycle, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio returns 28.8mpg whilst emitting 227g\/km of CO2.PriceAlfa Romeo is asking at least \u00a369,500 for its Stelvio Quadrifoglio.Record breakerThe Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the fastest SUV around the iconic Nurburgring, clocking a new record for its class at 7 minutes 51.7 seconds.NRING limited editionTo celebrate this achievement, Alfa threw together a special edition Stelvio Quadrifoglio.Limited to just 108 examples in Europe, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio NRING Nurburgring celebrates the historic bond of supreme success linking Alfa Romeo to the legendary German circuit.Why 108? Because that equates to one for each year of Alfa Romeo&#8217;s history.This special edition model comes with exclusive features, including a numbered badge in the carbon fibre dashboard insert and unique \u2018circuito grey\u2019 livery, only available on this variant.In addition to the features included on the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the NRING gets carbon-ceramic brakes, Sparco racing seats with red stitching and carbon shell structure, electrically-operated panoramic sunroof, Mopar automatic transmission knob with carbon inserts, and leather and Alcantara steering wheel with carbon inserts.Is the Stelvio Quadrifoglio one of your dream cars? 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