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Surprisingly compliant, docile and comfortable when just tooling around or commuting, yet ferocious and seriously fast, both in a straight line and on curvy roads, the Quadrifoglio ticks all the boxes (except limousine like rear leg room)

Was always a sucker for Alfa and this has potential
for smaller family
which is nice
Also nice is that grey charmer on Shell station
How do you like that one
Cheers
D

A true Purist's car.

If the QF came with AWD, it would instantly be up there. A bit risky going RWD with such power nowadays (from a marketing standpoint), even though it is much more pleasurable to drive it.  This message has been edited by Ares501 on 2017-02-12 01:35:06

It got stuck at a precarious cliff side while trying to get that second to last shot (in fact we missed some SPECTACULAR potential shots trying to get it out without risking rolling down the hill...)
But that said, unless one plans to offroad it, I still prefer RWD...

For real world and the driving I do, I need AWD.

Wonderful piece and finally an Alfa that does not need to shy away from any competition. Jury still out on how successful it will be, though...

Next to the 4C...even a product strategist for Toyota was smitten.
The general buying public?
Yes, that awaits to be seen.
But nothing AGAINST success was obvious...

This is the beast, the engine has seen Ferrari's touch, like everything else in this car. I'm not a pro driver, but i've been told,  from those used to drive German cars (BMW, audi, mercedes) that even the 180 CV diesel is funny to drive. The balance, the low seat, the automatic shift, everything has been design to give the drive the feeling of the famous ALFA's cars. It's like driving a kart, because of the position and the immediate steering wheel response, as well as the shift. Whether a customers look for a huge optionals list and, likely, better finishing, germans are still a bit ahead, but whether you're looking for a real sporty car, that's the right one. For those in love with alfa romeo and her history, i suggest you a nice book, alfa romeo automobili per passione da 110 anni

Professional journalist) said it gave the most driving satisfaction, bar none, for the category, including M cars, AMG cars, and V cars, all of which he's spent much seat time in.

Don't forget what's coming next.

Superb move from Fiat! It will be a pleasure to drive it. And as long as the ESP en TC work in 'normal' mode why not?

And it is amazingly quiet and docile in "normal" mode, but a beast in D or R mode...
But of course there is more noticeable body roll due to the higher profile and stance compared to the 4C.

I really like the looks of it, hope to test drive one soon.

Passionate purist designs seldom are.

And we love them for that.

Best wishes

Alkiro

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Best wishes

Alkiro

And a true competitor to the likes of BMW M, AMG and the Audi RS series.

I'm a BMW M fan (more so the prior generations), but I see this as a positive for the industry. Competition is good.

I haven't driven the Alpha, but I would have liked to see a true double clutch transmission. What were your impressions of the auto transmission in the Alpha? Good enough, quick enough?

Cheers,
John

But the very early one I had for a week was a ZF slushbox.

I loved it in the Audi, I loved it in the Alfa.

Not sure if they are the same base tranni but it is quick enough, precise enough, and good enough for me.

Of course for serious performance driving I want nothing but a three pedal manual, so I may not be as picky as other paddle shifter aficionados.

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As if the ads on the Superbowl weren't enough! 

I'm certainly not tired yet of looking at this car!