The Alfa Romeo innovation and technology

The most important component of a genuine Alfa Romeo is emotion. This is the true meaning behind the tag line “La Meccanica delle Emozioni”: to ignite a driving pleasure that goes beyond measurements. Its state-of-the-art technology and innovative engineering are pursued to obtain an exhilarating experience at the wheel. It’s something more than a cold, unimaginative telemetry: it is a feeling, as true love is. We might say it’s irrational, visceral, energetic, unexpected. It is something that worths a try in first person.

In 2013, Alfa Romeo created the ”Skunk Works”, a unique Team of designer, engineers and technicians. Their mission was to bring back the Brand to glory and to innovate following a revolutionary approach. Their rules were few and clear: uncompromising passion and absolute creative freedom. The Skunks started from a blank page, listing every characteristic a genuine Alfa Romeo should have. They didn’t build a car, they created it with pride. With their passion and pioneering spirit the Skunks delivered the Giulia Quadrifoglio in only 2 years: the purest Alfa Romeo DNA is back. A new innovative chapter is about to be written. 

Since its foundation, the powertrain innovation drove the Brand to legendary racing achievements. Today, the state-of-the-art technology in the Brand’s powertrain is the ultimate 2.9ℓ V6 90° bi-turbo 510hp engine, entirely in aluminium. Despite its sensational power and torque values, this V6 is extremely efficient thanks to an exclusive electronic cylinders deactivation system. This technology is a class-leading innovation and, at the same time, a return to the past: at the beginning of the ‘80s, Alfa Romeo engineers were the first in the world to develop this concept.

The feeling of driving an Alfa Romeo must be unmistakable and unforgettable. That’s why the engineering avant-garde of the Brand developed a unique suspension scheme. On the front, the latest creations of Alfa Romeo feature a double wishbone suspension with semi-virtual steering wheel shaft that let the driver steer quickly and precisely, leading to a perfect tyre imprint on the track and a unique sensation of control. On the rear, Giulia and Stelvio are equipped with the new Alfalink^TM, an aluminium multilink scheme that provides the best control, traction, stability and vibrations filtering.

Less weight, more speed: the racing legacy of Alfa Romeo was critical in the development of new vehicles on the Giorgio platform. The new range achieve the best in class power-to-weight ratio thanks to the extensive use of ultralight materials as carbon fiber, aluminum and aluminum/plastic compound. All new Alfa Romeo engines are in aluminum, Stelvio and Giulia feature a carbon fiber driveshaft as standard, while the Giulia Quadrifoglio is the only sedan in the world with full carbon fiber roof and hood.

Each new Alfa Romeo is developed starting from the most powerful and competitive version, the Quadrifoglio. This first version is developed keeping in mind the target of the optimal 50/50 weight ditribution, featuring a longitudinal aluminum engine, a carbon fibre driveshaft, a series of patented technical solutions. Furthermore, it must excel in power-to-weight ratio, 0-100 km/h timing and top speed.. That’s the huge difference from other Brands: while everyone supercharge the “standard” version to obtain a performance car, Alfa Romeo creates “everyday cars” starting from supercars.