Alfa Romeo, Stelvio Little Known Facts

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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.