http://www.motortrend.com/cars/alfa...17-alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-first-test/
The AWD model "could" be under 5 sec if the traction offers a better launch.
The AWD model "could" be under 5 sec if the traction offers a better launch.
Interesting comments, i was a little surprised that they could write on the dial for the infotainment system, but that does not work on mine. Wondering what the issue is with why the first wave of cars don't have this feature.http://www.motortrend.com/cars/alfa...17-alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-first-test/
The AWD model "could" be under 5 sec if the traction offers a better launch.
That right there made me laugh out loud! And yes, those wins do count....Winning in the stop light grand prix won't hurt.
Greg
The way I read it, it was due to stability control intervention and not being able to disable or partially disable it.I wonder if the Sports Pkg + 19 x 9.0 wheels (F 225, R 265) would help the handling stats?
Testing director Kim Reynolds reported that it was difficult to enter or leave the curves on the figure eight without inciting either lift-throttle or throttle-on oversteer, both of which prompted aggressive, lap-time-killing stability-control intervention. The resulting 26.8-second lap at 0.67 average g ranks below all the obvious competitors, as does the max lateral grip of 0.84 g. And none of those stats jibe with what you’ll experience at the wheel. Plying real-world roads with all systems engaged, few drivers reported any stability meddling, and nearly everyone who thrashed the Giulia agreed that its neutral balance and poise make it the best-driving sedan in the class. Several also praised its ride quality as approaching that of class leaders such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
If the car has the run flat tires, that would also give worse results than getting proper grip tiresThe way I read it, it was due to stability control intervention and not being able to disable or partially disable it.
So, it affects the stats, but did not affect real-world driving:
If I drive a Q4 am I able to force it RWD (as it's RWD 100% of the time normally anyway unless slip detected) to override it? Let's say I want to slide around in a parking lot in the snow, and I don't want it to send power to the front wheels, is this possible? Maybe a dumb question, thanks in advance :smile2:Too bad you can't completely turn off the stability control.........wonder if that will change in the future.
According to Alfa no you cannot force RWD. It will be the most aggressive in Dynamic.If I drive a Q4 am I able to force it RWD (as it's RWD 100% of the time normally anyway unless slip detected) to override it? Let's say I want to slide around in a parking lot in the snow, and I don't want it to send power to the front wheels, is this possible? Maybe a dumb question, thanks in advance :smile2:
Fantastic! Autocross is something I have been wanting to try after a while of owning the Giulia!According to Alfa no you cannot force RWD. It will be the most aggressive in Dynamic.
We were lucky enough to get to drive the RWD and AWD through an Autocross course and I thought the AWD handled it better.... mainly because the RWD would try to induce some on throttle oversteer and active the Stability control...but with the AWD it wouldn't over-steer and allow you to power out of the corner better. Both cars were VERY good on the course!! Better than expected!