Alfa Romeo just launched the new Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport Limited series. It’s a big deal because they’re continuing a legacy of Italian sports cars that began in 1923. They’re making only 275 Giulias and 175 Stelvios, totaling 450 cars, so they’re going to be pretty rare.
These vehicles are the epitome of Alfa Romeo’s dedication to sportiness, technical purity, and advanced technology, delivering an unparalleled driving experience. This special edition pays homage to the legendary 6C 1500 Super Sport and its remarkable victory at the 1928 Mille Miglia.
In that race, the 6C 1500 Super Sport, driven by Giuseppe Campari and Giulio Ramponi, achieved a historic win, completing the 1621 km race in 19 hours, 14 minutes, and 5 seconds with an average speed of 84.128 km/h.
This victory was the first of 11 wins for Alfa Romeo in the Mille Miglia, a record that remains unbroken. The 6C 1500’s success marked the beginning of a new era for Alfa Romeo, designed by Vittorio Jano, and set the stage for future innovations.
To commemorate this special limited series, Alfa Romeo Centro Stile has reimagined the Quadrifoglio logo. For the first time in its over 100-year history, the traditional white background of the Quadrifoglio’s green four-leaf clover is replaced with black, enhancing the emblem’s boldness and solidity.
Last year, for its centenary, the logo was adorned with a golden frame and the dates to celebrate a century of passion for sports and performance. The Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport embody a century-long pursuit of technical excellence in both competition and production cars.
Each is powered by a 2.9-liter V6 engine delivering 520 hp, paired with a mechanical limited-slip differential, which enhances the car’s performance, stability, and cornering speed through optimized torque transfer.
This setup is derived from the Giulia GTA’s design experience. The exterior showcases a powerful personality with the new Quadrifoglio logo on a black background and extensive use of carbon fiber, visible on the roof (optional for Giulia), the “V” shield, and the rearview mirrors. Both models feature burnished 5-hole sports alloy wheels 19-inch for the Giulia and 21-inch for the Stelvio with new black brake calipers.
Available in three liveries: three-layer Rosso Etna, metallic Nero Vulcano, and Bianco Alfa. The design includes “3+3” adaptive Full-LED matrix headlights, which enhance safety and reduce eye strain with their optimal lighting.
Inside, the sporty theme continues with a debut of 3D red carbon fiber finishes on the dashboard, central tunnel, and door panels. The front headrests are embroidered with the “Super Sport” logo in red and the car’s number in black, indicating the exclusivity of the limited series.
The steering wheel is finished in leather and Alcantara with black stitching and carbon fiber accents. Both models offer best-in-class driving dynamics thanks to the use of ultra-light materials such as aluminum for the engine and carbon fiber for the transmission shaft, bonnet, spoiler, and side skirts. The Giulia features active aerodynamics with a carbon-fiber front splitter that enhances stability and performance by controlling airflow under the vehicle.
Additionally, the Akrapovič exhaust system provides an unmistakable sound. The Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport are equipped with a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that offers a smooth and intuitive experience, putting all car features at the driver’s fingertips. The infotainment system includes the “Alfa Connect Services” platform, providing a wide range of practical services for safety and comfort.
The instrument panel features a fully digital 12.3-inch TFT screen with three layouts: Evolved, Relax, and Heritage, along with the exclusive “Race” configuration, which displays essential driving information like the tachometer, speedometer, and shiftlight for manual driving.
The success story of the 6C 1500 Super Sport began after winning the World Championship with the Tipo P2. Designed by Vittorio Jano, the 6C 1500 featured a 1487-cc inline 6-cylinder engine delivering 44 hp and went into production in 1927.
It achieved immediate success both in the market and on the racetrack, with versions like the top-of-the-range Super Sport, which boasted 84 hp and a top speed of 155 km/h. In the 1928 Mille Miglia, Alfa Romeo entered six cars, with the Campari/Ramponi duo claiming victory, leading to a dominant performance that saw Alfa Romeo securing a record number of wins.
Between 1927 and 1929, Alfa Romeo sold 1064 units of the various 6C 1500 versions, a remarkable achievement for the time. This legacy of excellence continues with the new Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport, embodying Alfa Romeo’s relentless pursuit of innovation and performance in motorsport and production vehicles.