The new Alfa Romeo Giulia

ZCanadian

The one that exists. The 2-door is just a design study by some arts student. There's a station wagon out there in the ether, also!

I agree with the article, that a coupe is a requirement to cement the brand's position. But just becuase it "makes sense", do not take it as a given that an Italian car maker will actually produce it! ;-)

Me, I'd probably go for the coupe if they were both out, and I had the cash. Neither condition is met right now, though.

UNKNOWN_370

I think I'd do the sedan in AWD Ti and then get a Quadrifoglio coupe!! Lol. They are that GOOD.

Well doing research on my future vehicle I came across this tidbit of info about using polymer in the turbo of the Alfa, due to power output on a small engine making them run hotter.

https://www.basf.com/us/en/company/n...US-17-049.html

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ZCanadian

Interesting stuff. Though 220C does not sound particularly hot for a turbocharger. I guess it depends where within the assembly you're looking. In the 4C turbo, exhaust gas inlet temps push 1000C (stock is something like 980C). How that translates to charged air temperature, I don't know.

UNKNOWN_370

I'm guessing the location of that part doesn't heat up as much as the exhaust inlet. 220°C in US, is 425°F. That does seem cool.

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UNKNOWN_370

I will be asking you this question again soon. Lol.

https://carbuzz.com/news/alfa-romeo-...he-ferrari-488

Looks like this car will be announced next month. If offered with the standard quadrifoglio engine? I may jump ship? Seems so far the quad is doing well. Not too many problems. But the magic number is 4 years with foreign cars. Every time I see a Giulia, I regret getting cold feet. The best saloon I've ever driven. Awesome car!!

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Rusty

Seen a Giulia in red the other day. It's a color to die for. It just pops at you.

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FPenvy

theres been a lot popping up by me. plus the Alfa dealer is right down from where i work.

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