
Alfa Romeo, Stelvio Little Known Facts
- The Alfa Romeo Stelvio was named after a valley in South America.
- It has a drag coefficient of 0.33 Cd, making it one of the most aerodynamic production cars.
- The car features a unique "scudo cromato" trim piece on the side skirts, which is chrome-plated and shaped like a shield.
- The Stelvio's design was inspired by the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale from 1957.
- It has a 60:40 split-folding rear seat, with a total cargo capacity of 1,350 liters (47.6 cu ft).
- The car's engine lineup includes a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four, which produces 280 horsepower and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
- A 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 is also available in some markets, producing 510 horsepower.
- The Stelvio has a claimed 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 5.1 seconds for the 280-horsepower model and 3.7 seconds for the 510-horsepower variant.
- A Sportronic semi-automatic transmission is available in some trim levels, which allows drivers to shift gears manually using paddles on the steering wheel.
- The car features Alfa Romeo's DNA Pro driving mode selector, which adjusts the suspension settings and engine response for different driving styles.
- The Stelvio has a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) in some markets.
- A rearview camera is standard equipment on all trim levels.
- The car's safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning.
- In the US market, the Stelvio was initially available with a choice of 17-inch or 18-inch wheels.
- Alfa Romeo produced a limited-edition Giulia Quadrifoglio "Launch Edition" in conjunction with the Stelvio's launch.
- The car features a driver-selectable torque vectoring system called "Alfa Chassis Control", which uses active differential and anti-roll bar systems to improve handling.
- A 360-degree camera system is available on some trim levels, providing a comprehensive view of the surrounding area when parking or maneuvering.
- In addition to its standard aluminum chassis, some Stelvio models feature a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) roof and hood for reduced weight and improved structural rigidity.
- The car's exhaust system features a dual-mode exhaust system with sound actuators that can switch between quiet and loud modes depending on the driving mode selected.
- Alfa Romeo produced a limited-edition Stelvio Quadrifoglio in 2020, which added more aggressive styling cues and improved performance to the standard model.
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