For automotive enthusiasts that are fond of the European persuasion, the Alfa Romeo launch of the all-new Giulia is a big deal. A really BIG deal. There's a couple reasons for this.
1) It's an Alfa Romeo, which is a brand that's been romanticized by just about everyone thanks to Top Gear's infatuation; and,
2) This is expected to be the car that actually brings Alfa back to the U.S. marketplace. Sure, the 8C and 4C could technically hold that claim, but the reality is that they're such limited runs that they're really inconsequential. The Giulia is a much more mainstream product relative to those two sports cars.
Alfa Romeo GiuliaAlthough Alfa took the sheets off the car yesterday, there isn't an overwhelming amount of details or a proper spec sheet on the all-new Giulia. The Italians do not operate like the Germans. It's an emotional sell, already.
This is what we know. The hardcore version, which is the one we're seeing, will produce 510 horsepower from a turbocharged six-cylinder motor. Zero to 60 is claimed to happen in 3.9 seconds and while the Italians haven't divulged its weight , the latest thinking is it will come in under 3,400 pounds. That's less than the four-door BMW M3, which comes in above 3,500 pounds. You can thank the use of carbon fiber and aluminum for that.
Here's where things get especially interesting though. According to the company-issued release, the vehicle will be available in both rear and all-wheel drive.
Now if the company can live up to its claims, this may be one serious hell raiser. We know it sounds good, we know the Italians dial in the steering like no one else and if it's a lightweight, the company may have this one signed, sealed and delivered.
There's just one little hang up: What do YOU make of its styling?
Is the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia a STUD or a DUD? Did it IMPRESS or DEPRESS today?Alfa Romeo Giulia
