Alfa Romeo made a yacht-styled sport sedan
Made in only ten units, all of which have already been sold, the new special series is the most extreme Giulia Quadrifoglio ever, courtesy of a series of technical interventions and a specific carbon-fibre kit that make it a masterpiece of aerodynamic efficiency: Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa generates approximately 140 kg of downforce at 300 km/h, reaching a value about five times higher than the regular Giulia Quadrifoglio.
The front features side appendages that increase the load on the front axle by exploiting the accelerated flows on the end of the bumper. A pair of profiles applied to the underbody also generates a strong suction effect with a significant peak in load at the front, made possible by emphasis on the ground effect. Along the sides, carbon-fibre side skirts seal the flow under the car, improving overall efficiency.
The spectacular rear wing draws inspiration from the foils of the Luna Rossa AC75 sailing yacht: hydrodynamic appendages that lift the boat onto the water. Alfa Romeo has turned the foil section upside down to generate opposing forces: not to fly, but to force the car down onto the tarmac.
The specific design of the dual-profile wing is said to guarantee an increase in aerodynamic downforce with very high efficiency values, which enable the Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa to reach a top speed of 300 km/h.
On the style side, the aesthetics of the special series are also inspired by the Luna Rossa AC75 boat livery, as seen at the America's Cup series in 2024. In detail, the bodywork is hand-painted in an iridescent colour, reproducing the metallic effect of steel. Onto this base is grafted the two-tone livery with a red side band and the wording “Luna Rossa”. The Alfa Romeo brand logos on the front and rear have been modified accordingly: for the first time in the brand’s history, they come on a red background.
The 19" wheels have also been repainted with a red shade from the interior, whereas the roof, shield and mirror caps are made of visible carbon fibre. Finally, some of the ten units feature a two-tone livery that emphasises the contrast between the metallic tint and the red accents.
The interiors continue the stylistic story of the Luna Rossa team, including new Sparco seats with an exclusive upholstery inspired by the materials and graphics of the Personal Flotation Devices used by the boat’s crew. The dashboard fascia also houses a wafer-thin film, one of the multiple layers that make up an original Luna Rossa sail, provided by the team to be machined and integrated into the car. All this is even further enhanced by the interior trim in carbon fibre, including the central tunnel and seat shells embellished with the Luna Rosso logo.
The car is powered by a twin-turbo 520-hp 2.9 V6, combined with a mechanical self-locking differential. This solution optimises torque transfer, increasing stability, agility and cornering speed.
Alfa Romeo has been confirmed as the Official Sponsor of Luna Rossa for the 38th America's Cup in Naples. During the announcement, Alfa Romeo also noted the participation of the Luna Rossa team in the 43rd Mille Miglia rally, aboard the historic 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint usually kept at the Arese Museum, to round off the beginning of an authentic and ambitious collaboration of two Italian icons.
