2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio NRING limited edition

Highlights 

• Rare NRING limited edition; one of 108 worldwide one of 12 in the UK

• 2.9-litre twin turbo V6  with Stage 1 map

• Full service history

• Incredibly low mileage

• Exemplary condition throughout

Overview

You know what they say... you can't call yourself a true petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa. From the GTA and the Spider to the 156 and the 4C, the Italian automaker has produced some truly excellent and beautiful cars since its inception in Milan way back in 1910. 

Bolstered by its impressive motorsport heritage Alfa Romeo has established itself as an aspirational brand and despite any misgivings about reliability (a hangover from a distant past) it remains a major player in the automotive world and provides a rich pool from which to pick a trusty steed, like this Stelvio for instance.

Introduced in 2016 at the Los Angeles auto show, the Stelvio (named for Italy's notorious mountain pass) is a compact crossover SUV that utilises the tried and tested mechanicals from the Giulia saloon whilst retaining the company's penchant for flair.

Available with a choice of three engines: a 2.0-litre turbo, 2.2 four-cylinder turbo-diesel and a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 found in the Quadrifoglio, the Stelvio, especially in the latter, top spec guise, was a formidable entry in the segment.

And that's exactly what we have available here – a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio NRING limited edition. Built to celebrate setting the fastest lap time in 2017 for an SUV round the Nurburgring, not only does it have the aforementioned V6 engine developing over 500bhp but also comes with all of the extra Nurburgring-inspired bits and bobs, including a whole host of exterior and interior tweaks and upgrades as well as carbon-ceramic brakes.

Top of the range and in exemplary condition throughout the car comes with full service history and has clearly been cherished. It presents beautifully and has covered a mere 14K miles to boot so if you're after a rare (only 108 were produced for the world, and just 12 are thought to be in the UK) SUV with a substantial slab of sex appeal then look no further.

History and documentation

• 2019 model year

• Alfa Romeo Classiche certificate confirming the car as number 85 of 108

• In current ownership for two years

• Just one former keeper

• Original book pack

• Original sales memorabilia still in its packaging comprising a detailed scale model of the car in a presentation box, along with Sparco racing gloves, Alfa Romeo racing boots and jacket and a car cover

• Manufacturer's 'Instant Classic' certificate confirming its limited edition status

• V5C present and correct

• First registered 31 Jan 2019

• Two keys

• Service history with original service book showing main dealer inspections at the following intervals: service+oil and filter at 3,997 miles (2021), service+oil and filter at 7,013 miles (2021), 3 year service+oil and filter at 9,829 miles (2022), service+oil and filter+pollen filter at 14,510 miles (2025)

• Various invoices for work carried out, including stage 1 map

• HPI clear

• MOT until 02 Apr 2026

• 14,524 miles

Interior

• The interior is in impeccable condition

• Sparco Alcantara and leather racing style seats fully backed with carbon fibre are in great shape with only some light wear to the driver's bolster evident

• The half red leather to the dashboard and door cards remains in fine fettle

• Carbon fibre trim presents well

• The vendor states that everything works as expected

• No apparent damage 

• The carpets look to be clean and tidy

• Premium sound system

• The boot space is well-presented and comes with retractable cover and plastic inner tray

• The engine bay also appears to be in top condition

Exterior

• The metallic matt grey paintwork unique to the NRING edition cars looks to be in exemplary condition with no visible scratches or dent

• No apparent damage to the bodywork

• Shut lines all look good

• The car is fitted with Paint Protection Film (PPF) but the vendor informs us that there is light lifting on some of the edges, although this does not spoil the look of the car

• The 20” clover alloy wheels appear to be in superb condition with no curb damage or scrapes apparent

• All four tyres are Pirelli P Zeros and look to be in good condition across the board

• NRING edition carbon fibre wing mirror caps and side skirts present, correct and in great shape

• The underside is equally well-presented with no signs of any rust or damage

Mechanical

• 500+bhp, 2.9-litre V6 engine with Stage 1 remap

• Eight-speed automatic gearbox

• Four-wheel drive

• Vendor claims 0-60mph in 3.2s

• 176mph top speed

• Carbon ceramic brakes

• Recently serviced

• The vendor informs us that there are no mechanical issues and the car is only driven on dry days for weekends away or car shows

Summary

This isn't your run-of-the-mill SUV, oh no. With its impressive engine and sublime soundtrack to its subtle styling and inherent dynamism this is every bit an Alfa Romeo first, compact crossover second, which on many levels is far more appealing than the list of usual suspects in this particular area of the market.

Not only is this particular Stelvio blisteringly fast (even more so than a standard example thanks to that stage 1 re-map) but it has been meticulously maintained and comes to market with limited use and mileage. Add the car's rarity into the mix and what you get is a pretty special case that any Alfa aficionado would be proud to own. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Aylesbury, Bucks.