▪ The secrets of the famous Alfa Romeo driving dynamics are revealed for the first time in an original event that combines technical workshops and specific driving sessions at the Balocco Proving Ground
▪ A journey of discovery into the most innovative, exclusive technological solutions, that make the driving experience on board the new Alfa Romeo generation even more thrilling
▪ Focus on the all-wheel drive with Q4 technology, designed for real-time management of the vehicle's grip on the road, and the Integrated Brake System, which significantly reduces the braking distance on any surface
▪ Torque Vectoring, for unbeatable traction control, and the exclusive architecture of the AlfaLink suspensions
For the first time Alfa Romeo reveals the secrets of its renowned driving dynamic in four in-depth technical workshops and track sessions that have been purposefully studied to test Alfa Romeo's technological solutions. The unconventional tests were run at the FCA Group Experimental Centre at Balocco, where engineering and technology put the most innovative technological solutions to the test, making driving the Giulia sports sedan and the Stelvio premium SUV still more of an exhilarating experience, even in the most powerful Quadrifoglio versions.
Significantly, Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio, at the cutting edge of Alfa Romeo design, were the first to feature these sophisticated systems, subsequently extended to the entire range. This "top-down" approach, unique in the automotive industry, is at the core of the Alfa Romeo spirit: a globally unique formula, which combines the right balance of Italian design, state-of-the-art engines, flawless weight distribution, unique technical solutions and an excellent weight/power ratio in every one of its mechanical creations.
Getting into Giulia or Stelvio means entering a new dimension, where the fulcrum of these mechanical masterpieces is the driver, with his emotions and his desire for a thrilling driving experience. A principle reflected in the precision steering, the responsive throttle and the immediate reactions of the transmission and brakes. Not to mention the choice between rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, which is more than merely a tribute to the most authentic roots of the Alfa Romeo legend: it is also a technical solution which secures high performance and astounding fun.
The workshops and driving sessions to unveil Alfa Romeo's renowned driving dynamic have been organised into four workshops discussing in depth, for example, the degree of innovation of the all-wheel drive with Q4 technology, designed to control of the vehicle's traction reactively and predictively, to deliver the very highest levels of performance, efficiency and safety. The Alfa Romeo Q4 system provides all the advantages of all-wheel drive, plus good fuel economy, responsive performance and all the driving pleasure of a rear-wheel drive car. The Q4 all-wheel drive versions can also be integrated with a Q2 mechanical self-locking rear differential.
The event also focused on another Alfa Romeo brand exclusive system: the Integrated Brake System (IBS), the electromechanical system that combines stability control with a traditional servo brake to deliver instantaneous brake response and hence shorten stopping distances, while also making a significant contribution to weight optimisation. The braking system is also available with carboceramic disks on Quadrifoglio versions.
There has also been an interest in the Alfa Active Torque Vectoring, a state-of-the-art technological feature designed to achieve the best performance of a sports car. In detail, the two clutches in the rear differential make it possible to control torque delivery to each wheel separately. So power is transferred to the ground more effectively, even when the car is driven to its dynamic limits. This makes the car safe and fun to drive at all times, without ever needing the stability control system intervening intrusively. Alfa Romeo Active Torque Vectoring, like all the other active control systems, is overseen by the Chassis Domain Control: a unique central vehicle "intelligence" that Alfa Romeo created with its own algorithms to handle harmoniously and in real time all the electronic devices that intervene on the car's behaviour, making driving extremely natural, instinctive and safe.
Lastly, the four workshops shed light on the sophisticated suspension systems, the most evolved in the segment, equipped with exclusive Alfa Link; a double wishbone suspension with a semi-virtual steering axis (an Alfa Romeo exclusive) was selected for the front, optimizing the filtering effect and lets you steer quickly and precisely. On the rear, a multilink solution was opted for, with four and a half arms - an Alfa Romeo patent - that ensure enhanced handling combined with excellent comfort.
