Two Hot Alfa Romeo’s Make a Return

Alfa Romeo has announced the return of its performance cars, the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio with orders re-opening in March having only pulled them from production in September last year.

Santo Ficili, CEO, Alfa Romeo, said: ""As announced at the recent Brussels Motor Show 2026, we're reopening orders for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio, to keep to a promise made to customers of ours who pay the most attention to the extreme performance and pure emotions inherent in Alfa Romeo's DNA...”

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Collezione

The 2.9 litre V6 Bi-Turbo engine, mated to a mechanical limited-slip differential, has had a reprieve, having being fettled to comply with Euro 7 regulations and helped by the introduction of flexibilities around emissions.
However, despite this it still produces a rather punchy 520 bhp pushing the rear wheels of the Giulia and all four wheels of the Stelvio Q4.

Both cars use Alfa’s ultra-light burnished 5-hole wheels, albeit 19-inch for the Giulia and 20-inch for the Stelvio. And the legendary Cloverleaf sits proudly on display on the front wing signifying that something special sits behind it.

At the back of the Giulia is a carbon-fibre rear spoiler whilst the wheels have anodised grey brake calipers.

An ultra-light burnished 5-hole wheel

The Giulia doesn’t come cheap, though. According to their website (prices subject to change), at £86,885 you will need very deep pockets, but for that you at least get 600 NM of torque and a 0-60 mph sprint in 3.9 seconds, along with that glorious orchestra under the bonnet.

However, if you opt for the Stelvio, you’ll not see much change from £100,000. Priced at £95,890 you really have to be in love with this performance SUV.
The Stelvio has the same engine as the Guilia, but it will do the 0-60 mph sprint a touch quicker at 3.8 seconds thanks to the Q4 all wheel drive.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Collezione

Although their return may be welcome news among its fans, the two legendary cars are only here until 2027 when Alfa Romeo will retire them at the end of their lifecycle.
And it seems Alfa is developing hybrid engines for the next generation, so make the most of the old-school performance whilst they’re around.

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