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Alfa Romeo launches GT Cloverleaf
The iconic Cloverleaf badge from Alfa Romeo is back in the UK this time in the guise of a special series Alfa GT which goes on sale on 1 July with prices starting from £18,980.
The symbol that is now all too rare is associated with Alfa Romeo’s prestigious racing heritage, the Cloverleaf denotes that the car has an enhanced sports handling characteristics along with distinctive styling additions.
Topping the four-version Alfa GT Cloverleaf range is the 1.9JTDM 16V Cloverleaf Q2 170bhp, featuring a Q2 limited slip differential to deliver outstanding cornering ability, while a sport button varies the mapping of the throttle to give a normal or sporty accelerator response.
All Alfa GT Cloverleaf models come with exclusive 18” double spoke alloy wheels, red brake callipers, satin-effect front grille and door mirrors. Customers will be able to choose from three individual exterior colours – Carbonio black, Alfa Red and Atlantico blue.
Inside the cabin, the equipment list includes leather sports seats, aluminium sports pedals and sports dials with a red background. A Bose RDS radio with CD and MP3 reader sound system is also specified.
Performance figures look good - the range-topping 170bhp 1.9 JTDM powers the Alfa GT Q2 Cloverleaf from 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds and it has a top speed of 134mph; while the gutsy 150bhp 1.9 JTDM will accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 130mph. The 2.0JTS engine version will accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.7 seconds, and reach a top speed of 134mph, while the 1.8 petrol engine version has a top speed of 124mph, with 0-62mph acceleration in 10.6 seconds.
Simon McBride