- New Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint introduced to commemorate 60th anniversary of original 1954 Giulietta Sprint
- Exclusive features include bespoke “Sprint” wing badges, “Sprint” logos embroidered in the headrests, sporty detailing and unique 17-inch wheels
- Powered by a new 150hp 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol engine and six-speed manual created specifically for the Sprint
- On sale in early 2015 priced from £20,490 OTR
The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint celebrates a key moment in Alfa Romeo’s heritage: the 60th anniversary of the launch of the original Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, a car that struck a chord with the public thanks to its stunning looks and relative affordability, resulting in Alfa Romeo’s transition from a low-volume specialist manufacturer to that of a successful “premium” car brand, long before the term had entered the automotive lexicon.
Like the original Giulietta Sprint, the new version is also powered by an engine of less than 1,400cc in capacity, but for 2014 it is equipped with MultiAir valve management and an intercooled turbocharger to boost its power output to more than twice that of the original Sprint’s 1.3-litre twin-cam engine. The new 1.4-litre TB MultiAir petrol engine produces 150hp and 250Nm of torque and can propel the new Giulietta Sprint from 0-62mph in just 8.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 130mph, while its combined-cycle fuel efficiency figure is 49.6mpg and its CO2 emissions are just 131g/km.
Apart from the 150hp engine, the new Sprint also comes equipped with a number of other unique features, including new 17-inch, five-hole design alloy wheels; special badging on the front wings; carbon-effect door panels and dashboard surround; a sports, leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching and new seats with cloth and Alcantara®-upholstery, red stitching and “Sprint” logo embroidered into the headrests. Sprint enhancements also include sports rear bumper side skirts and dark-tinted windows. The new Alfa Romeo Sprint goes on sale in early 2015, priced from £20,490 OTR.
Giulietta Sprint Equipment:
(Bold signifies added equipment vs Progression version)
- New 17-inch, five-hole alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres (with space-saver spare)
- Cloth & Alcantara seats with “Sprint” logo, height adjustable on driver’s side
- Alfa D.N.A. (Vehicle’s dynamic control switch)
- Uconnect™ five-inch touchscreen with DAB, Bluetooth®, voice commands, SMS reader, USB port, music streaming and six speakers
- Black window surrounds and dark-tinted windows
- Darkened headlight surrounds and front fog lamps with dark anthracite bezels
- Dark Anthracite exterior finishing on the grille, mirrors and door handles
- Manual air conditioning
- LED Daytime Running Lights and LED rear light clusters
- Electric windows front and rear plus electrically heated and adjustable body-coloured mirrors
- Rear spoiler and Sports rear diffuser with oversized exhaust trim
- Body-coloured bumpers and side skirts
- Sports instruments with white illumination, multifunctional display and trip computer
- Carbon effect dashboard and door panels plus darkened interior headlining
- Sports leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching and remote controls
- Floor mats with red stitching
- VDC (ABS + ASR + EBD + EBA) + Hill Holder, TPMS and Electronic Q2 differential
- 6 Airbags – Driver, passenger, front side & window with front passenger deactivation
- Remote central locking with deadlocks, immobiliser and alarm
- Sprint badge
KEY OPTIONS:
Special/Metallic Paint – £510
Electric Double Sunroof – £1,200
Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Washers – £930
Rear Parking Sensors with Multifuctional Display – £260
Dual Zone Climate Control – £450
Cruise Control – £260
Visibility Pack (dusk & rain sensors, electro-chromatic mirror, power-folding mirrors) – £320
Aluminium Sports Pedals £160
Uconnect™ 6.5-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system with satnav – £1,050
BOSE ten-speaker Hi-Fi system – £820
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TP 150 HP S&S | ||
| ENGINE | Layout, cylinders, capacity | In-line transverse 4-cyl 1,368cc |
| Bore × stroke | 72×84mm | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | |
| Max power | 150hp @ 5,500 rpm | |
| Peak torque | 250Nm at 2,500 rpm | |
| Timing system (control) | Toothed belt, hydraulic tappets, MultiAir intake system | |
| Supply | MPFI turbo-charging, MultiAir direct valve control system, intercooler | |
| Stop&Start | Standard | |
| Fuel tank | 60 litres | |
| TRANSMISSION | Drive, Gearbox | Front, Manual six-speed |
| WEIGHTS | Kerb weight | 1,290 kg |
| Max. towable braked/unbraked | 500 / 1,300 kg | |
| PERFORMANCE | Top speed | 130 mph |
| 0-62 mph (1 person + 30 kg) | 8.2 seconds | |
| ECONOMY (1999/100/EC) |
Urban cycle MPG | 37.2 MPG (7.6 L/100km) |
| Extra-urban cycle | 61.4 MPG (4.6 L/100km) | |
| Combined cycle | 49.6 MPG (5.7 L/100km) | |
| EMISSIONS | CO2 (Certification) | 131 g/km (Euro 6) |
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