[alfred1976]

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Nurburgring Record Run Video

 

[Eugenics]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a30714/alfa-romeo-giulia-nurburgring-lap-time/

Now we have the proof...
And it was done without slick tires, a roll cage and a four point harness..... just a fearless man and a helmet.

 

[KlassyPete2]

It's still listed on the site as 7:39 unfortunately. I heard this was kept as an unofficial number ?

 

[that boy asad]

I wonder if the 0-60 timings are different between the Manual and Automatic transmissions?

 

[KlassyPete2]

Should be slightly, not by anything much at all though

 

[Eugenics]

Here's our fearless driver....Fabio Francia
The man with a giant pair!

 

[that boy asad]

Now I am doubting if I should go with Manual, or wait for Automatic Transmission?

 

[Eugenics]

Now I am doubting if I should go with Manual, or wait for Automatic Transmission?

You read my mind....
My hope is your local dealer(s) might just get a auto in the first delivery.

 

[xxsskxx]

Very good drive, really breathtaking to watch!

 

[KlassyPete2]

Here's our fearless driver....Fabio Francia
The man with a giant pair!

This man deserves a darn trophy and a free car !

 

[DB-QV]

What mode?

I just assumed he was in Race mode for this lap but I don't appear to have a race mode that allows me to see the speed in the center like that. I would just be seeing the gear. Thoughts?

 

[Avnyc11]

I just assumed he was in Race mode for this lap but I don't appear to have a race mode that allows me to see the speed in the center like that. I would just be seeing the gear. Thoughts?

Pre prod qvs had speedo in cluster in race

And also handwriting on the center knob on the console arm rest

 

[PNW_Giulia_Owner]

I just assumed he was in Race mode for this lap but I don't appear to have a race mode that allows me to see the speed in the center like that. I would just be seeing the gear. Thoughts?

That is a great point, the US cars do not have the digital speedo when in Race mode. The other thing I noticed is the fabric around the gear shift. I like better than the hard plastic we have in the US.

 

[Swissalfa]

I just assumed he was in Race mode for this lap but I don't appear to have a race mode that allows me to see the speed in the center like that. I would just be seeing the gear. Thoughts?

That is a great point, the US cars do not have the digital speedo when in Race mode. The other thing I noticed is the fabric around the gear shift. I like better than the hard plastic we have in the US.

I just have the gear showing when in race mode.not sure if my car being a manual makes a difference.

 

[PNW_Giulia_Owner]

I just have the gear showing when in race mode.not sure if my car being a manual makes a difference.

Same as my automatic. If this is a setting in the infotainment screen I have yet to see it.

 

[Krish]

How does he keep the rev counter close to redlining all the time even at <100kmph speeds when cornering/turning?

I see him shift up using the paddle shifters but don't see him ever shift down?

-krish

 

[Waldek]

I see him shift up using the paddle shifters but don't see him ever shift down?

During breaking as hard as possible some automatics downshift on their own to support traction.
Even a 4gear 166 does do it. So i think, a giulia too.



Best regards
Waldek

 

[Meegs]

If he is in race mode does that mean he is 100% in manual mode for shifting?

 

[elambo]

If he is in race mode does that mean he is 100% in manual mode for shifting?

Race mode doesn't force him to use the paddles but I strongly suspect that he did throughout the lap without letting Auto kick in.

 

[juz]

If he is in race mode does that mean he is 100% in manual mode for shifting?

Not so much to do with Race mode (that disables TC, increases shift thresholds in auto, etc), but you can see from the video that the shifter is tilted left, and the +/- signs illuminated, meaning it was in full manual mode - meaning that upshifts are manual (or it bounces off the limiter), and downshifts are manual as well (i.e. can be shifted down manually and held). But if you don't shift down manually, and slow down to a speed that is not within the gear/rpm range, the car will still downshift for you.