ALFA ROMEO Giulia Quadrifoglio Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Alfa Romeo made a surprising comeback on the sports sedan market when it introduced the Giulia lineup in 2016, mainly pitted against the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Audi's A4.

But the Italian automaker had another ace up its sleeves: its cooperation with Ferrari. Thus, Alfa Romeo developed the beefed-up Quadrifoglio version thanks to the prancing-horse brand. This was not a regular sedan built to do school runs and weekly shopping. It was a high-performance sedan that could threaten the domination of other sports versions provided by the competition. The Quadrifoglio nameplate (four-cloves) was related to the carmaker's history, and it was used only on top-of-the-range versions of its vehicles. And this 2016 Giulia QV confirmed that one more time.

The Italian automaker tried to make a statement with this unique version. As a result, it created a distinct front fascia from the rest of the Giulia's siblings. The car's aggressive look was emphasized by the lower bumper, which incorporated an apron with a broad, split opening. In addition, the mesh grille that covered it had a chicken-wire look. Alfa Romeo installed extracting vents behind the wheel wells on the front fenders and triangular white stickers adorned with the four-clove badge. At the back, the automaker added a carbon-fiber spoiler on the short deck, while four exhausts flanked the rear diffuser at the bottom of the bumper.

Inside, the tall sports seats with integrated headrests confirmed the car's sporty designation. The black interior was garnished with Alcantara and red contrast stitching. Most of the dashboard remained the same as the rest of the Giulia range, although there were few carbon-fiber trims that adorned the cabin and suggesting that it was not a common version of the car.

Powering this new Italian four-door sports sedan was a 2.9-liter V6 that produced over 500 ponies thanks to a pair of turbochargers. Customers could get the car with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.