2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 8-speed ATM AWD

Etched into the mountainous, Northern Italian border, stands a rite of passage for those entering Italy by road. Forty-eight hairpin turns at 9,000 ft above sea level present a challenge only the bravest driver, equipped with the finest machine, would dare to conquer in order to reach the epicenter of automotive performance, design and style. Inspired by the immensity and grandeur of the Stelvio Pass, the dreamers of Milan, engineers of Modena and artisans of Cassino have created the optimal vehicle for those demanding the highest level of performance and utility in equal measure. This is Stelvio Quadrifoglio. An SUV only Italy could create.

Alfa Romeo excellence stems from an enviable record of more than a century of ingenious innovation and inspiration, applying lessons learned from hard-fought racing victories to a succession of perfected performance cars many of which stand as timeless classics. Now, leveraging its heritage while looking toward the future, Alfa Romeo has created yet another masterpiece - the Stelvio Quadrifoglio. This is how legends are made.

Alfa Romeo brings its unique breed of Italian style, performance and craftsmanship to an SUV that meets the demands of both driving enthusiasts and everyday life. Introducing the all-new Stelvio Quadrifoglio, featuring Best-in-Class 505 Horsepower, ultralight materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum and an 8-speed automatic transmission with standard Steering Column-Mounted Aluminum Paddle Shifters. With its interior-design primed to expand the drivers realm of possibilities, Stelvio Quadrifoglio brilliantly delivers the exhilarating driving experience of a true Italian sports car within a high-performance SUV.

Alfa Romeo has been making history for over a century. With the birth of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Alfa Romeo has once again rewritten the book on performance. In a historic showing that can only be described as masterful, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio became the fastest SUV in the world by setting the record for quickest lap by an SUV on the Nrburgring with a time of 7:51.7 minutes.

Sporty and seductive, Stelvio Quadrifoglio takes the concept of first-rate dynamic performance to a whole new level. It starts with the double-wishbone front suspension and its semi-virtual steering axis. This helps create rapid and accurate steering feel and has the most direct steering ratio in the segment, allowing Stelvio Quadrifoglio to tackle high lateral acceleration thanks to its excellent footprint. At the rear, a patented Alfa Link axle design with vertical rods enhances performances, driving pleasure and passenger comfort at the same time. As the drivers SUV of choice, Stelvio Quadrifoglio defines a new paradigm in power and control.

Intuitive responsiveness, top-level performance and Italian design are aligned with the drivers every command. Stelvio Quadrifoglio sets a new standard of excellence with its 4-mode Alfa DNA Pro Drive Mode Selector technology. Featuring Dynamic, Natural, Advanced Efficiency and Race Mode, driving behavior can be changed in an instant for optimal handling. Powerful control has never been more personal.

• Adaptive Cruise Control

• Automatic High Beam System

• Infrared Windshield

• Lane Departure Warning

• Active Transfer Case (ATC)