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Alfa Romeo reopens European orders for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio: 520 hp stays until 2027
24/02/2026
Alfa Romeo confirms that the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio will once again be available to order in Europe from March. A decision that is not only commercial, but symbolic.
Production of the current generation will be extended until 2027. At a time when performance is increasingly becoming electric, Alfa Romeo has chosen to give its most iconic petrol‑powered versions one final breath. And that says a lot.
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Quadrifoglio is more than a badge
The four‑leaf clover first appeared in 1923 on the Alfa Romeo RL with which Ugo Sivocci won the Targa Florio. Since then, the symbol has represented the very best the brand has to offer: competition DNA translated to the public road.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio carry that heritage both visibly and tangibly.
According to CEO Santo Ficili, reopening the order books is a conscious decision to honour a promise to true enthusiasts. To customers who are not chasing figures on paper, but pure driving experience.
520 hp, pure and mechanical
Under the bonnet, everything remains exactly as it should. The 2.9‑liter twin‑turbo V6 delivers 520 hp and remains one of the most characterful engines in the segment. In the Giulia, power is sent to the rear wheels. The Stelvio combines the same engine with Q4 all‑wheel drive.
The mechanical limited‑slip differential optimises power delivery and ensures exceptional traction and stability. The result is one of the best power‑to‑weight ratios in its class.
And yes, it sounds exactly like an Italian performance car should. Especially when paired with the Akrapovič exhaust system, which gives the V6 a deep, raw tone.
Lightweight engineering, uncompromising balance
Alfa Romeo built the Quadrifoglio models around a single philosophy: balance. Aluminium for the engine block. Carbon fibre for the driveshaft, bonnet, spoiler and aerodynamic components. An active carbon front splitter on the Giulia improves downforce and high‑speed stability.
Everything revolves around lightness, structural rigidity and perfect weight distribution. These are not brute‑force machines. They are precision instruments.
Design with race DNA
Visually, the Quadrifoglio models remain unmistakably Alfa. Dark 5‑hole wheels, 19‑inch on the Giulia and 21‑inch on the Stelvio. Anodised grey brake calipers. A carbon rear spoiler on the sedan. Inside, Racing Sparco seats in leather and Alcantara with carbon accents dominate the cabin.
Colours? Rosso Etna, Verde Montreal, Blu Misano, Grigio Vesuvio, Nero Vulcano and, of course, Rosso Alfa. Italian emotion in 6 shades.
Why this matters
Alfa Romeo is fully committed to its electrified future. But with this decision, the brand acknowledges something crucial: performance is emotion.
The current Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio will remain available in Europe until 2027. That likely makes this the last generation of pure V6 Quadrifoglio models before electrification fully takes over. For anyone who has been hesitating, this is probably the moment.
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In an industry accelerating toward electrification, this feels almost rebellious.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio remains one of the best‑handling sports sedans of the past decade. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is still among the most dynamic performance SUVs ever built.
Alfa Romeo could have quietly let them fade away. Instead, they are giving enthusiasts one last chance. And honestly? 520 hp, rear‑wheel drive and an Italian V6 soundtrack are not easily replaced.
