2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia QV 100th Anniversary Edition

Highlights

• 1 of 100 cars built to commemorate 100 years of the Alfa Cloverleaf
• Believed 1 of 10 in the UK
• 2.9 litre V6 boosted to 520hp
• Updated mechanical limited slip diff for this model
• Standard Akrapovic exhaust
• Just one owner from new with just 4200 miles covered
• Serviced on time and ongoing service contract in place

Overview

In April 2023, Alfa Romeo celebrated 100 years since the green four-leaf clover, or Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) if you want to be authentically Italian, first adorned a racing car, before going on to badge the best of Alfa’s subsequent offerings.

To mark 100 years of the cloverleaf, they had to do something special, and fortunately the Guilia QV, having received some ongoing updates, is still one of the best driving and most emotionally involving cars on the market. The dramatic lines of the QV with its lovely teledial wheels pushed out of the edges of the flared arches, carbon fibre skirts and of course the Cuore Sportivo, the sporting heart, grille at the centre of the beautifully flowing front, are enduringly pretty.

To make the 100th anniversary car more special Alfa did more than just special badges and different colour stitching, although those are also included. Under the bonnet the Ferrari-derived 2.9 litre twin turbo 90° V6 has been given a power hike to 520hp, just 20hp less than the full fat GTA. This is in part in thanks to the standard fit Akrapovic exhaust, which sounds devilishly good, particularly in sport and race modes. In addition, the limited slip diff was upgraded to a new mechanical self-locking unit for improved torque transfer and finesse on the edge of grip. Which, to translate, means that it makes powerslides even easier…

Inside, the already impressive cabin has a gold stitched ‘100’ logo on the dash top and matching gold stitching across the dash, seats and doors. 3D printed carbon fibre trim pieces can be found throughout and this model also got new digital instruments and improved phone connectivity.On the outside, the 100 was offered in 3 colours, Rosso Etna, Nero Vulcano and this (arguably the best choice) Verde Montreal, the ocean deep metallic green, which contrasts perfectly with the gold brake calipers as well as more carbon fibre.

The current owner was fortunate enough to win the lottery which Alfa offered previous customers to have a chance to buy one of these, and so ordered it new just over a year ago. It had its first time-based service in December and has seen very limited use, making this an opportunity to acquire a very rare and highly desirable car in almost box-fresh condition.

History and documentation

• Registered 22 12 2023
• Service book stamped Dec 2024 at 4104 miles by Palmers Alfa Romeo, Hemel Hempstead
• Has covered less than 200 miles since
• The seller advises that there is a service contract in place which can be transferred to the new owner
• Full document pack
• PPF paint protection on front with warranty, and Ceramic coated
• Two keys
• Not yet MOT’d as only one year old
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Beautifully designed cabin, enhanced here with the ‘100th anniversary’ flourishes
• ‘100’ cloverleaf gold embroidered logo and stitching
• Special carbon fibre trim pieces
• As you’d expect, the interior is almost like new
• With so few miles there is virtually no wear to the seats and rubber over mats have been used in the cabin and boot
• Carpet mats are also included
• Alcantara sports seats are in superb condition
• New digital dash instruments
• Updated phone connectivity for this model
• Harman Kardon sound system
• Leather steering wheel with carbon fibre and alcantara inserts has no marks
• Boot is unmarked and has a fitted rubber carpet protector

Exterior

• To our eyes, and particularly in Verde Montreal, the Giulia QV is an absolute stunner
• In almost as-new condition, with just 4,183 miles driven
• The paint was ceramic coated and and front end had PPF paint protection film from new
• Gold 1923-2023 Clover leaf badges
• Gold coloured brake calipers
• Akrapovic quad-tip exhaust factory fitted
• Active aero carbon fibre front splitter
• Naked carbon Fibre mirrors and grill
• Carbon bonnet and side skirts
• 3+3 matrix LED headlights
• 19” dark painted 5 hole teledial alloys are unmarked
• Pirelli P Zero tyres have good tread
• No dings or damage noted
• Underbody appears clean
• Supplied with outdoor/indoor car cover and carrier bag

Mechanical

• 2.891cc 90° twin turbo V6
• Performance stats as follows: 520hp @ 6,500rpm, 443lb ft @ 2,500-5,000rpm; 0-62mph in 3.9sec; top speed 191mph; weight 1,660kg; 28.0mpg; CO2: 228g/km
• Eight speed automatic
• Rear wheel drive
• Mechanical limited-slip diff
• Carbon fibre drive shaft for lightness
• Gold Brembo brake calipers
• Factory standard Akrapovic exhaust
• Invitation to buy letter from Alfa included
• The seller reports that, as you’d hope, there are no issues at all to report

Summary

The Alfa Giulia QV was already a special car and a worthy rival to cars such as the BMW M3 or Mercedes C63, with a level of style and passion that could only come from Italy.

The Giulia 100 comes with upgrades that take it almost to GTAm level and this car, always garaged with one owner and little use, is as close to a new example as you are likely to find. If you weren’t lucky enough to win in the ballot (or if you were, and greedily want two examples in your collection), then don’t miss out.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Ebbsfleet, Kent.