The brand’s first SUV in over a century of history is set to become the benchmark for the segment. The Stelvio encapsulates the authentic Alfa Romeo spirit, incorporating the five ingredients that make it one of the world’s most desirable brands on the automotive stage: distinctly Italian styling; innovative, state-of-the-art engines; impeccable weight distribution; unique technical solutions; and an outstanding power-to-weight ratio.
Starting with its name, Alfa Romeo’s new SUV is guaranteed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience that is set to astonish even the most discerning and accomplished drivers.
The Stelvio pass is the highest mountain pass in Italy (and the second highest in Europe), and the 20km road that crosses it boasts over 75 bends, breathtaking views and a dizzyingly quick rise in altitude, all the way up to 2758 metres. Over the years, champions of cycling and motorsport have done battle here, making the route a fully fledged sporting legend.
Developed in Alfa Romeo’s prestigious engineering centre in Modena, in the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley, the Stelvio SUV will be manufactured in the recently overhauled Cassino plant on a production line dedicated exclusively to the latest Alfa Romeo models, including the stunning Giulia, which launched the brand into a new era in 2015 with its revolutionary styling, sports handling and technology.
State-of-the-art, innovative engines are another hallmark of a genuine Alfa Romeo. That’s why the Stelvio Quadrifoglio mounts a unique powerplant in terms of both technology and performance: a 510bhp 2.9-litre BiTurbo petrol V6 with 8-speed automatic transmission.
Alfa Romeo has also confirmed that the other engines in the Stelvio range will include the 280bhp/400Nm 2-litre turbo petrol 4-cylinder with 8-speed automatic transmission. 
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