Alfa Romeo Giulia Reportedly Faster Than BMW M4 at Nurburgring
The Alfa Romeo Giulia might not just be a BMW M4 fighter, it could be an M4 killer.
Rumor has it that the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV model did quick work at the Nurburgring, turning in a lap time of 7:43, which is a full nine seconds faster than the BMW M4’s lap time of 7:52. The same site reporting the lap time also said that the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV actually makes 530 hp rather than the 510 figure Alfa Romeo originally reported. The current BMW M4 has 425 hp from a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine while the Alfa Romeo Giulia is powered by a six-cylinder engine from Ferrari.
SEE ALSO: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Debuts with Ferrari Power
Helping it navigate the Nurburgring with ease, the Alfa Romeo Giulia also features Torque Vectoring and a double-clutch transmission, with the rear differential having the capability of controlling the torque delivery to each wheel separately.
For now, take the rumor with a grain of salt. It is likely that Alfa Romeo was testing the Giulia before the speed limits were imposed on the Nurburgring – so don’t expect confirmation from the Italian automaker anytime soon.
[Source: Blog di Motori]
Discuss this story at our 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia Forum
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
More by Jason Siu
Comments
Join the conversation
Great news at Alfa Romeos resurgence in making its brand felt once more. My reservation however is; will we see better performance and customer service from main dealers as their reputation is very poor where maintence service is concerned; and the feedback each year from customers answering various annual surveys.
I'm looking forward to seeing/driving one.. The roads here in Joisey are choked full of boring looking BMW and Audi that just about anything would be a welcome visual relief.