Alfa Romeo tipped to boost Giulia Veloce to 350hp
A Dutch FCA parts listing suggests Alfa Romeo may be planning a 350hp Giulia Veloce, creating a new rival for the Audi S4 and Mercedes-AMG C43.
Alfa Romeo could be preparing a more powerful Giulia Veloce, with a Dutch FCA parts catalogue entry pointing to a 350hp variant of the brand’s 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder saloon. The discovery, made by Alfa specialist Squadra Tuning, suggests the Italian marque is looking to bridge the gap between the current 276hp Veloce and the 505hp Quadrifoglio.
The Dutch catalogue entry refers to the 2.0-litre GME T4 engine being offered in two power outputs, with one listed at 350hp (261kW). If accurate, the uprated Veloce would give Alfa Romeo a direct competitor to the Audi S4, BMW 340i, Jaguar XE S and Mercedes-AMG C43, all of which occupy the middle ground between standard performance saloons and full-bore super saloons.
Filling the gap between Veloce and Quadrifoglio
Alfa Romeo’s current Giulia line-up has a pronounced power gap. The Veloce, known as the Giulia Super in some markets, uses the 2.0-litre turbocharged GME T4 engine producing 276hp, while the Quadrifoglio sits at the top with its 505hp 2.9-litre V6. A 350hp Veloce would offer buyers a more focused alternative without stepping up to the high price and running costs of the Quadrifoglio.
The move would also align Alfa Romeo’s range more closely with German rivals, which have long offered mid-tier performance saloons. The Audi S4 and Mercedes-AMG C43 are key targets, both offering around 350hp from turbocharged engines and four-wheel drive. Alfa Romeo’s approach to power delivery and chassis balance would set its offering apart, but the catalogue entry does not specify whether the new Veloce would remain rear-wheel drive or adopt all-wheel drive.
No official confirmation from Alfa Romeo
There has been no official announcement from Alfa Romeo about a 350hp Giulia Veloce. The information comes solely from the Dutch FCA parts database, and there are no details yet on pricing, market availability or a launch date. Alfa Romeo has previously used motor shows to debut new Giulia variants, as it did with the Veloce in Paris.
