Alfa Romeo presents the new Stelvio Quadrifoglio

Alfa Romeo has revealed the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, which is set to become the new benchmark in the premium compact Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment. The first ever Quadrifolgio SUV, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio boasts awe-inspiring design, breathtaking performance and cutting-edge technology. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is also the 'fastest SUV around the circuit', having clocked the new record for its class on the iconic Nurburgring: 7 minutes 51.7 seconds.

The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is equipped with the aluminium 2.9-litre V6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine, developed with inputs and engineering know-how from Ferrari technologies. It delivers maximum power of 510bhp at 6,500rpm and generates a maximum torque of 600Nm from 2,500 to 5,000rpm and is teamed with the specifically calibrated eight-speed automatic transmission that shifts gear in just 150 milliseconds in Race mode. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in just 3.8 seconds, and on to a best-in-class top speed of 283km/h.

For the first time, the 510bhp 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine is combined with the innovative Q4 all-wheel drive system, which offers a potent combination of unbeatable performance, traction, driving pleasure and safety in all situations. In normal conditions, the Q4 system transfers 100 percent of the torque to the rear axle. As the wheels approach their grip limit, the system transmits up to 50 percent of the torque to the front axle in real time, by means of a transfer case.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is also equipped with the exclusive Alfa Chassis Domain Control (CDC) unit, with differential Alfa Active Torque Vectoring as standard. CDC acts as the brain of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, and coordinates all the car's electronic systems, to deliver the best performance and the utmost driving pleasure at all times. The system simultaneously assigns specific tasks to the various active systems, such as the Alfa DNA Pro selector, Q4 all-wheel drive, Alfa Active Torque Vectoring system, Alfa Active Suspension system and the Electronic Stability Control system.

The Torque Vectoring technology optimises the Stelvio Quadrifoglio's drive distribution and accentuates its sporting character. The two electronically controlled clutches in the rear differential make it possible to control torque delivery to each wheel separately. This ensures the optimal transfer of power to the ground even when the car is pushed to its dynamic limits, without the need for intrusive inputs from the stability control system.