This is how Alfa goes into its new year, gorgeously!

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

Agreed... like a heavily modded car from the 15 years ago nonetheless. I'm pretty sure I could get a body kit for a Mazda 6 and have it look something along these lines.

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Originally Posted by forza1976

Pass, let's glue on a bunch of shit to an overpriced Alfa.

Ever see a GTS in person? Maybe not, so let me help, these are track cars. Not to be confused with 3M glued on Autozone body kits.

New2Roundel · 04-28-2020, 10:14 AM

Beauty is certainly in the eye of beholder. Before I clicked on the thread, I was hoping I'd see a Giulia coupe or some unexpected update to the 4c. I'm a bit disappointed by the reality.

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by yco

the point should be selling these as much as they can.. yes there are Alfa lovers around the world called Alfist or something like that but keep it only 500 is ridiculous...

Yes, 500 is sad to hear. But Alfa seems to be hell bent on making these collector versions. I’m guessing we see some of the design cues trickle down as add on option to the base Quadrifoglio. Nice options for those interested. Except for the wing?

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by New2Roundel

Beauty is certainly in the eye of beholder. Before I clicked on the thread, I was hoping I'd see a Giulia coupe or some unexpected update to the 4c. I'm a bit disappointed by the reality.

I’m waiting to see the 6C if they ever get it out? The 4C is just a bit too small for me.

M5Rick · 04-28-2020, 10:34 AM

If only it was just a bit bigger and that bottom bodywork is going to get peppered with road debris from the cut away front bottom flare edge.

King Rudi · 04-28-2020, 10:46 AM

I like it. What I don't like is the gargantuan wing and not sure how I feel about the start/stop button being located on the wheel. I could see myself accidentally pressing that thing whilst driving. Thirdly...if I'm going to drop $200k+ I'd get something more exotic.

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Now_Rudi

I like it. What I don't like is the gargantuan wing and not sure how I feel about the start/stop button being located on the wheel. I could see myself accidentally pressing that thing whilst driving. Thirdly...if I'm going to drop $200k+ I'd get something more exotic.

Yeah, the standard Quadrifoglio gets you close enough, no wing needed.

King Rudi · 04-28-2020, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

Yeah, the standard Quadrifoglio gets you close enough, no wing needed.

Don't get me wrong, I like the car as a whole, but if I actually got a design consultant from Alfa working with me, that wing would be kicked in the teeth so hard.

..Rush.. · 04-28-2020, 11:13 AM

The car doesn't look too bad if they'd remove that stupid Honda wing.

yco · 04-28-2020, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

Yes, 500 is sad to hear. But Alfa seems to be hell bent on making these collector versions. I’m guessing we see some of the design cues trickle down as add on option to the base Quadrifoglio. Nice options for those interested. Except for the wing?

yeah..
like Giulia sells a lot they re limiting this version...

Humdizzle · 04-28-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

So much hate on the site for an Alfa.

The purpose of this post was to show what evolution Alfa is giving its customers as compared to what BMW is giving us, the G80M.

Here’s to hoping the new G series M is not as ugly as anticipated.

they both have their issues.

G80 is ugly. But will offer awd or manual trans if you want. Tons of aftermarket support will be available for the S58.

Alfa is pretty, fun, sounds good, looks different from the cookie cutter germans. But there are quality control issues and hardly any aftermarket support. No manual option either.

pikkagtr · 04-28-2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Humdizzle

they both have their issues.

G80 is ugly. But will offer awd or manual trans if you want. Tons of aftermarket support will be available for the S58.

Alfa is pretty, fun, sounds good, looks different from the cookie cutter germans. But there are quality control issues and hardly any aftermarket support. No manual option either.

We don't know what the G80 looks like yet so let's save judgement until it is revealed
This Alfa is a monstrosity only a blind mother could love

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Humdizzle

they both have their issues.

G80 is ugly. But will offer awd or manual trans if you want. Tons of aftermarket support will be available for the S58.

Alfa is pretty, fun, sounds good, looks different from the cookie cutter germans. But there are quality control issues and hardly any aftermarket support. No manual option either.

Yeah, sounds a lot like your 458.

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pikkagtr

We don't know what the G80 looks like yet so let's save judgement until it is revealed
This Alfa is a monstrosity only a blind mother could love

Hey, I’m not an M hater, have had 3, my newest one ‘18 M3CP especially in ABM. Lines to die for...but this newest one looks to be a huge disappointment. I needed a good reason to look elsewhere anyway for something new as road feedback has been becoming an after thought for BMW, so if it’s as bad as it looks in the photos, that won’t be hard to do.

VisualEcho · 04-28-2020, 01:55 PM

It's more Supra than the new Supra, I'll give it that.

euro* · 04-28-2020, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

Yeah, sounds a lot like your 458.

I spent quite the time with Alfa Quadrifoglio, and it doesn't sound anything like the 458

but it does sound close to one of those tuned up Fiat Abarths....

Humdizzle · 04-28-2020, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

Yeah, sounds a lot like your 458.

I've had my 458 for 4 years without a warranty. its one of the most reliable exotics you can get. i wouldn't touch an alfa without one. Yes its DCT, that's why im selling it for a GT3 manual. But DCT is still far better than the ZF8 auto.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...bility-update/

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Humdizzle

I've had my 458 for 4 years without a warranty. its one of the most reliable exotics you can get. i wouldn't touch an alfa without one. Yes its DCT, that's why im selling it for a GT3 manual. But DCT is still far better than the ZF8 auto.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...bility-update/

I’m in no way defending Alfa Romeo reliability. Only hinting at the “Italian” flavoring of it all, even with all their foibles.

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by euro*

I spent quite the time with Alfa Quadrifoglio, and it doesn't sound anything like the 458

but it does sound close to one of those tuned up Fiat Abarths....

Yeah...Hard to beat the noise coming from the 458 at 9,000 rpm (redline) and 540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm with 80% torque available at 3,250 rpm.

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 04:22 PM

Banished to non BMW automotive talk.

Chihuahua · 04-28-2020, 04:49 PM

That rear wing is awful. Otherwise, good stuff.

shortseller · 04-28-2020, 05:44 PM

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That rear wing is awful. Otherwise, good stuff.

Agreed. It’s optional like it really should be.

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