The dynamic debut of the new one is almost here Alfa Romeo Junior Fast at the Experimental Center of Balocco. The spotlight is on the compact sports car, a bone of contention even before it came out due to its name. Initially, in fact, it should have been called Milan, in homage to the Lombard capital, so dear to the Manufacturer. Although Biscione’s headquarters are in Arese, the history of the Milanese city is closely intertwined with the company. The step backwards, as you already know if you assiduously follow the brand’s events, was due to some attacks launched by the Italian government.
In this case, Adolfo Urso, Minister of Business and Made in Italy, contested the decision to relocate production abroad. He considered it an incorrect move to recall the Italian origins, so Learned preferred to nip the controversy in the bud. Whatever happened, fans are mostly interested in the content. In an exclusive event, the veil will be pulled back and guests will be able to test it in preview, even before homologation.
Debut on the “Langhe” circuit: it will unleash its 280 HP
The tests will take place on “Langhe” circuit, a track of over 20 km which, for the first time, will be completely open to pilots external to the company’s development team. A privilege capable of underlining the importance of the new entry in the Alfa Romeo range and its sporting personality. The focal point is the engine: in the 100% electric version, it releases a maximum power of 280 HP, in line with the Veloce family of Giulio, Stelvio and Tonale. The trio is, therefore, about to transform into a spectacular poker of aces.
In addition to the “beating heart”, the designers have adopted various solutions aimed at maximizing performance and pleasure behind the wheel. With a ratio of 14.6:1, the most direct in the segment, the precise steering enhances road holding, while the sports suspension lowered by 25 mm guarantees sublime agility and handling.
Furthermore, the sports anti-roll bars, both front and rear, allow the Veloce variant of the Alfa Romeo Junior to enter optimal corners and the braking system is cutting-edge, consisting of front discs measuring over 380 mm with four-piston monobloc calipers . To conclude, the Torsen differential offers the best possible traction in all conditions and the 20″ tiresreserved for high performance full electrics, promote grip.
To return to the top of the segment
Behind the project is a team of engineers who are very skilled and competent in their work. This is demonstrated by the fact that the members were the same ones who worked in the past on models of the caliber of 4C, 8C, Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Giulia GTA and the 33 Stradale. Their goal? Bring Alfa Romeo back to the top of the segment in terms of handling and driving dynamics.
Judging by the talent gathered, one should be optimistic. If the experiment with the 33 Stradale, a supercar of rare beauty and character, constitutes the manifesto of savoir-fairethe Junior Veloce has less to prove, addressing a less demanding audience, also because the list price (to be revealed) will make it the object of desire for a much larger user base.
