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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1588979
19/11/2016 20:26
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I had the great pleasure in doing the Alfa Romeo Guilia Dynamic driving experiance day at Millbrook. For those not part of the Facebook FCCUK forum page please see this post from my page/experience

Post 1 - The invitation

Recently I went on line to configure "My" Giulia Quadrifoglio* and filled in the contact page for a brochure to dribble over. Never in my dreams did I think I'd get invited to a VIP drive experience day at Milbrook Test Track courtesy of Alfa Romeo!
Unfortunately, being Millbrook top secret testing ground, no photos are allowed 😢 Lets hope they send you something via email? If not it will be in my memories for a while to come.

I get to go round with "driver" then get to have a go myself (under tuition) and get fed and watered.

I can't wait for Saturday.............

Post 2 - The day after the experience

Well I think I have recovered from the day yesterday!?
The journey up and back was the usual M25/M1 traffic, but it was worth it!
What a fab day! Chauffeur driven from carpark to the Alfa Zone, then a no holes barred 4C passenger ride around the inzone short track. Those familiar with 5thGear it's the short concrete track that Tiff drives around. That 4C on the edge actually is pretty impressive, the driver was not holding back, that's for sure!

Then back for a spot of lunch: anti pasta and pasta/salad + desert - yum!
Then onto the main event: Driving the New Giulia....... Both of the cars were L/H drive and pre production models with All the bells and whistles*. We were the first people in the UK to drive these cars, what a privilege!
*Special paint, Carbon ceramic brakes and Carbon Sparco seat options.

I was paired up with another guy in a combination of a 2.0 diesel 150bhp and a 510bhp Quadrifoglio (Qf). There was another pair of drivers in the other vehicle. We started in the Qf on an up hill stretch. A full throttle, no holes barred drag up the hill and then a 120+mph stop on the Carbon Ceramic brakes - what a set of stoppers! It seriously rearranges your sences! It feels like you brain is in front of the bumper once stopped, such is the stopping power. Our car had the manual box and doesn't suit serious rapid turn of speed that this fabulous engine dish out - the 8 speed ZF auto with paddles is the one to get. But that's ok as the UK will only get this option anyway. To all the purists out there, "it's the way forward" at least in this car!

Then a quick turn around to be pleasantly surprised by the diesel, it was smooth in auto and fairly pokey with a good set of steel stoppers, which to my mind were more grabby and less progressive than the carbon set-up, but very efficiant.

Then we were off to the "Alpine Track" which has some fabulous stretches of road and some very challenging unsighted crests, corners and camber changes. All handled impeccably by both the cars driven. I even managed to hold onto the coat tails of the Qf in the diesel when following it.

Understeer is negligible, and there is only a hint of oversteer. This was with the traction control set to "Dynamic" a very impressive steer and heavy braking see no change in balance of the vehicle - both.

Then it was off to the high speed bowl for a run in both of the Giulia guises. It is such a stable car at 130mph it was so smooth and predictable with minimal road and wind noise, easy to pilot and have a civilised conversation in, even when the concrete surface is as lumpy and undulating as the bowl is. Hats off to the guys who do 200+mph around there, it's not as smooth as it looks on telly!

The exhaust has a lovely popping V6 thrum at tick over and not too intrusive exhaust noise during driving, but you sure know that you are driving something pretty special at max attack. You get a great "Thraaaarp" on overrun.

WOW! What acceloration! Never did it feel that it was out of shape or that the vehicle/chassis was being overwhelmed by the sheer power and torque of that lovely engine. The diesel was very civilised by comparison and would make a great all round every day car for 90% of the population. But for me, obviously being me! It's the V6 Twin Turbo, Ferrari designed 510bhp powered car all day long.
We also got a limited edition/numbered sketch print, one for the wall me thinks.

Here's a link to a YouTube video of the day: PLAY
I'm spottable at 1:23 secs blue top front row (if you're interested? wink )

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1588986
19/11/2016 21:18
19/11/2016 21:18
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Well done. Sounds good. I was invited but the process was so shambolic I gave up.

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1588987
19/11/2016 21:24
19/11/2016 21:24

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On the day, it was smooth and organised, even though I was an hour late rolleyes
M25/M1 traffic.........
I kept them informed and they were very accomadaing laugh

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589582
30/11/2016 20:43
30/11/2016 20:43

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Research Garage in Nuneaton have one - plus a couple of 'standard'/Super Giulia's. The QF looked stunning in my eyes. Gotta love those Alloys and that interior..... Research have a large area now with dedicated Fiat and Alfa/Abarth showrooms. I have to say its been a long while since the FCA group has had so many new exciting models across the lineup........ Giulia/4C/Abarth 500/124/Giulietta's with 8C style wheels etc etc

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589583
30/11/2016 20:50
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The 124 and Giulia are new. The Giulietta is well past its sell by date and both the 4C and Abarth are pretty heavily discounted.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Giulia in the flesh though the marketing stuff has dried up already to me.

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589584
30/11/2016 21:10
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I know the Giulietta is older now MRS but seeing the latest versions alongside all the others made for an impressive lineup. I've had more FCA models than most over the years. The QF actually looked smaller in the flesh to me but just as nice!

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589591
01/12/2016 06:34
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I'm only at a combined number of 20 for Fiats/Alfas. Over my time Fiat have got generally better (though my first Italian car was an X1/9) and the Alfas gradually worse (though my first Alfa was a 33 4C). I hope that the Giulia will begin to turn that around.

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589596
01/12/2016 12:27
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Basis the new Guilia taking over the former 159 role. Anybody know what is planned for the 166 replacement....


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: ScouseCoupe] #1589597
01/12/2016 12:36
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Originally Posted By: ScouseCoupe
Basis the new Guilia taking over the former 159 role. Anybody know what is planned for the 166 replacement....


Didn't the 166 run alongside the 156? As there was no replacement to run alongside the 159, I can't see them doing it now. It was a bit of a flop anyway as I recall...


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589598
01/12/2016 13:15
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the 166 ran along side the 159 as well with a face lift.

I think it sold about as well as some other models so a flop might be a bit harsh.

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589610
01/12/2016 18:19
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No plans for an exec saloon. As I understand it, we can expect a soft-roader next.

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589617
01/12/2016 20:40
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Yes that'll be the Stelvio
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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589676
03/12/2016 08:54
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Yes the large executive saloon market is dead, so expect an SUV / soft roader to fill that gap. Shame really. I've always liked the 166 and it's a pity there won't be a direct replacement


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1589761
04/12/2016 22:47
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Well if no replacement of the 166, then maybe the Fiat group decided to build it under another Marque to tempt buyers, hence the Maserati Ghibli maybe......

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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Dan] #1595690
04/03/2017 15:43
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Originally Posted By Dan

I wish they'd bring the 276bhp manual RWD to the uk - I'd consider that.


I just received an email from Alfa Romeo today. The Veloce is now available here with 280bhp and rear wheel drive love

Giulia Veloce


F****** b****** thing...
Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596043
08/03/2017 03:55
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I saw one for the first time the other day in the flesh as it passed in the other direction - I'm still a bit undecided.

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596058
08/03/2017 11:28
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It certainly needs some colour to highlight the shape. In black, it looks pretty bland.


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: neil_r] #1596068
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Originally Posted By neil_r
It certainly needs some colour to highlight the shape. In black, it looks pretty bland.


Agree. I really like the Misano Blue the Veloce was first introduced in here

Even the reds look a bit dull to me...

Hopefully the inbound Coupé model will look even sharper cool


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596088
08/03/2017 20:05
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Alfa garage near me has the full fat 500bhp quadrofoglio version and it looks FAT! Its in red and its beautiful, id have one any day! Its got lovely little bits of trim and subtle touches that make the ordinary ones (like the veloce above) look boring.


Now in the 400+ bhp club!
Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596115
09/03/2017 08:20
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It is a nice looking car but not really completely original. I see a C-Class in the sides, a 3-Series around the back quarters and an Audi in the back. Even the front seems to remind me of modern Jaguars with a different grill. It works but is not that excitingly different. A good design should work without the need for expensive trims. However, in the days of "computer and wind tunnel designed" cars, most cars are looking boringly samey. And don't get me started on the fact that they are also only mainly seen in design-invisible black ...


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596123
09/03/2017 11:18
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Originally Posted By Trappy
Originally Posted By Dan

I wish they'd bring the 276bhp manual RWD to the uk - I'd consider that.


I just received an email from Alfa Romeo today. The Veloce is now available here with 280bhp and rear wheel drive love

Giulia Veloce


Interesting.. now it's just silly lease prices stopping me.

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Dan] #1596129
09/03/2017 13:53
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From the side, It looks very similar to a 320d to me. The front is nice though


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596462
13/03/2017 20:06
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Anyone see how good it looked and how quick it was on Top Gear (Sunday 12th)


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596463
13/03/2017 20:23
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Yes, great test by Chris. He sold the car to me. Doesn't it sound good?
And better than an M3? Wow
Great camera work - the Beeb still does that well.

Me and the Mrs are enjoying the series too.

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596553
14/03/2017 19:03
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Was anyone else bent out of shape by the way Chris slagged off every Alfa for the past 20 years?

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: skinflint] #1596556
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Because they are based on "flabby front wheel drive FIATS"? Nah...


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596572
15/03/2017 06:06
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Would have been handy if somebody had said something 20 years ago. I feel like I've wasted my life smile

Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596585
15/03/2017 09:20
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Ah but as consolation you have an actual flabby front wheel drive Fiat as well as an Alfa based on the same...


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: DaveG] #1596631
15/03/2017 17:41
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Just seen a Giulia Quadrifoglio on the A127! Dark red - simply stunning. He was following a Lamborghini Huracan ooo


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Re: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio [Re: Trappy] #1596741
16/03/2017 20:56
16/03/2017 20:56

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Probably YouTuber Paul from Supercars of London - he picked up his new 580-2 and was on his was to Dub Customs with Tony from Gravelwood Cars in his Giulia - YouTube'd

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