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The Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa just finished its final test runs at Balocco. All ten units are already sold. And honestly, after seeing what Alfa Romeo has done here, that's not surprising at all.

This car is the opening act of a partnership between Alfa Romeo and the Luna Rossa America's Cup team. Both are heading to the 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027 together. The Luna Rossa edition is their first physical collaboration, built through Alfa's BOTTEGAFUORISERIE bespoke program.

The Most Aero Quadrifoglio Ever Built

The headline number is 140 kg of downforce at 300 km/h. That is five times what the standard Giulia Quadrifoglio generates. Five times. From a sedan.

The full carbon-fibre aero package responsible for that figure includes front bumper winglets, underbody profiles, extended side skirts, and a dual-element rear wing pulled straight from the Luna Rossa AC75 sailing yacht's foil geometry. The split across the axles sits at 60/40 rear-to-front, which keeps the handling balance in check rather than just adding rear grip.

Same V6, Sharper Setup

Power stays at 520 hp from the twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6, but a mechanical limited-slip differential has been added to sharpen corner exit traction. The factory tune was enough; this car needed aero efficiency, not more horsepower.

The Balocco test sessions were the final step in translating the CFD work into real driving feedback. That track has been Alfa's performance development home since 1962, used for everything from F1 prep to DTM. The Luna Rossa edition is in good company with the history baked into that asphalt.

It Looks Like the Boat

The exterior paint is an iridescent metallic shade pulled directly from the Luna Rossa AC75's hull. A black \"boat deck\" finish covers the bonnet, roof, and rear. Red Alfa Romeo logos appear here for the first time. Carbon fibre handles the mirrors, roof trim, and grille surround.

Inside, the Sparco seats carry textures and graphics inspired by the crew's personal flotation devices. The dashboard goes a step further: the trim material is cut from an actual Luna Rossa racing sail. Not a print. Not a pattern. Real sail material.

Already in Sardinia

The car made its public debut at the Luna Rossa base in Cagliari on May 21, timed with the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia kicking off the lead-up to Naples 2027. It is the clearest possible statement of intent from both teams.

Ten cars. All spoken for. One of the more interesting limited runs in recent memory.

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