Head Scratcher: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 w/ 3.0L on stand

December 15, 2018 Graham

Today's search began as a favor for a buddy. He's on the lookout for a decent Alfa, preferably a Milano, for under $5,000. That sum of cash will still buy plenty of Milano - and even plenty of Milano Verde, if you have good manners. I choose to ignore how much 164 you could buy for that sum - a shame, but at the same time a blessing for 164 fans such as ourselves.

The GTV-6 - fundamentally a Milano coupe - somehow eludes any pretense of economic sense on the open market. Maybe it's the less sensible 2-door body style that invites less sensible sellers, or perhaps it's an inferior complex stemming from the lack of rear doors. Whatever it is, it results in listings such as today's 1984 GTV-6 project.

Year: 1984
Model: Alfa Romeo GTV-6
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: N/A
Price: $10,000

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I have a 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 project car for sale. All of the parts are there including boxes of newer parts, it just needs some time, money, and love. The car is a dark grey/ black color, but it needs a repaint. It does not have the original engine, but instead has an upgraded 3.0l 24v engine from a later Alfa 164. This engine was in the process of being rebuilt with new pistons and camshafts, and everything is there to finish the project. The original transaxle is in the car, and I bought a second limited slip transaxle from a Milano Verde that was rebuilt by an Alfa shop in Washington state. It also has a second set of magnesium racing wheels.

I bought this car because I wanted to rebuild it and have an amazing car, but I honestly don't have the time or money for it right now. NADA puts the low value of this car at $10k, and with a better engine (including new upgrades) and a second rebuilt LSD transaxle, I think this price is fair even as a project. I'm not in a rush to sell, and I have a clean title in my name.

We are not surprised to see mention of a 24V 3.0L engine swap in the ad. A friend of the blog has a very sorted 3.0L 24V swapped GTV-6, and it's an absolute monster at high speed and in corners. No, what surprises us is the lack of any evidence of a 24V engine whatsoever. See, the pistons have two valve-relief cuts, and the heads show only single camshafts. That said, the seller mentions that the build includes new camshafts and pistons, and we do see those! But, like we said, they're 12V units.

Ok, so can we pull this write-up out of a negative nosedive? Sure - there's nothing wrong with a 12V 3.0L GTV-6! Many even prefer the 12V timing belt drive to the more complex timing belt drive on the 24V. A spare 3.55 LSD from a Milano Verde is included with the sale, and certainly sweetens the deal. If the car is rust-free, it's certainly worth pursuing as a winter project, but the price needs to reflect the reality that it's an inoperable project with an unfinished engine build. We think there's potential with this one, 24 valves or not.

-Graham

Lamborghini

2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0

December 14, 2018 Graham

We'll admit that we have some serious Diablo research ahead of us. Today's background information comes courtesy of Wikipedia, but don't take that as any indication of indifference toward the Lamborghini brand - we just haven't gotten around to ordering ourselves a Lamborghini Diablo history book. It should complement our existing Urraco, Silhouette, and Jalpa book nicely. But, when you find a Verde Hydra Diablo VT 6.0 - you post it.

While the Diablo, a softened Gandini design, was released during Chrysler ownership of Lamborghini in 1990, the model would continue under the ownership of multiple entities. Once Audi AG was in control of Lamborghini in 1998, a serious reengineering was commissioned in parallel to the development of the future Murciélago. The exterior was tweaked to include the signature one-piece phone dial wheels, previously seen on the Countach, while the interior was brought up to the standards of the Audi brand. The engine was stroked to 6.0L and fitted with VVT, to allow for more civilized engine breathing at lower engine speeds.

Year: 2001
Model: Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
Engine: 6.0L V12
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 18,076 mi
Price: $345,000

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Owner Car - Driven Exotics Exhaust - Clear Bra - Service Just Performed

Details are sparse on this example, but as always, likely available from the seller. The seller claims that this Diablo is one of one in the world finished in Verde Hyrdra, which strikes us as a shame! Are we alone in loving the green over tan interior, with the gold wheels? We hope not.

We're glad to see that this one has been driven some during its lifetime. Pricing seems to reflect both the rarity of the color, and the general rarity of the most refined model of the Diablo lineup. Vinyl wraps seem to be popular these days - might we recommend picking up a more affordable Diablo and wrapping it in this green color, then driving it everyday? Someone please get on that and report back.

-Graham

Ferrari

2016 Ferrari California T

December 13, 2018 Graham

You'll have to forgive me for my taste on today's post - I'm a powertrain engineer, not a Ferrari owner, or a race car driver. And, I'm a huge fan of the California T's F154 BB twin-turbo V8 engine. The hardtop roof throws off the proportions, and I'd prefer to shift for myself, but the TT V8 and the blue paint on this particular example have me won over.

Ferrari used to have more of an edge over the competition when it came to engine technology, as its customers were happy to pay for higher-cost engine components if it resulted in more power and a better driving experience. But, the playing field in automotive powertrains has leveled, with increased vehicle mass and tighter emissions standards forcing mass-production automakers to invest in more expensive technologies to motivate their crossover SUVs. The result of this, is that a 3.9L TT Ferrari V8 shares most of its core technology with the typical 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder in the leased crossover SUVs flooding the market.

Year: 2016
Model: Ferrari California T
Engine: 3.9L V8
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual
Mileage: 2,946mi
Price: $174,900

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Stock #: FT2248
Exterior Color: Blu Tour de France
Interior Color: Sabbia
Body Type: Convertible
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
Engine: V-8 cyl
Title Condition: ClearClick to view listing

Take the twin-scroll turbocharger, implemented to efficiently time exhaust pulses, on the Ferrari F154, for example. You know who else is running a twin-scroll turbocharger? Hyundai, on their Sonata, and many more automakers. Direct injection? That's been on nearly everything for the past ten years now. A two-stage oil pump, allowing for engine oil pressure and flow to be supplied as required, can be found in nearly every economy car in modern times. Variable valve timing, roller finger followers, intercoolers - none of these technologies are exclusive to Ferrari.

Where Ferrari does an excellent job is in the packaging and integration of these technologies. Is Ferrari's job easier than, say, Hyundai's job? Sure - there might be more room for packaging in a Ferrari, with the wide engine bays. But, don't forget that the long, low hoods require a compact engine in the vertical axis, and while the dry-sump oil pan and low engine mounting position do help a bit, those long intake runners and high-mount manifolds don't help in that regard. Cost and production methods are a real advantage to Ferrari. Their engines are hand-built like most production engines, but their builders are willing to accept more ergonomic inconvenience than the typical Hyundai engine line worker. This allows for designs that might be more difficult to assemble, but that serve the consumer better. Same for cost - the checkbook is always open when it comes to solving Ferrari packaging issues, and when you look at the tidy engine, it shows. So, who's looking for an F154 CC? Comes with a free 2016 California T!

-Graham

Alfa Romeo, Bertone

1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal

December 12, 2018 Graham 1 Comment

With the weather in the garage bordering on Canadian, we find it appropriate to share an Italian-Canadian delicacy, the Alfa Romeo Montreal. As most of our readers are aware, its Canadian roots are limited to its name. The Montreal design is based on a Marcello Gandani concept car produced by Bertone and displayed at Expo 67 in Montreal, Canada. We never took the late Italian-Canadian FCA CEO, Sergio Marchionne, as the type to indulge in novelty, but he might have gotten a kick out of one of these.

The Montreal's engine is interesting, in that it is approximately two Alfa Romeo 1300 cylinder heads mounted on a V engine block. I'm sure that we're oversimplifying slightly, but the end result is not too far off from that. The advantages of this sort of design, over the later Busso V6, is in engine breathing and flexibility. The Busso's SOHC heads can't match the volumetric efficiency of the cam-over-tappet DOHC heads in a Montreal, and the power numbers show it. The Montreal V8 produces 197hp at 6500RPM, not bad for a 1970s-era 2.6L V8.

Year: 1973
Model: Alfa Romeo Montreal
Engine: 2.6L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: N/A
Price: $39,950

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1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal Coupe This excellent original 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal Coupe shown here is available in red with a black interior. It comes equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission, wood steering wheel, power windows, solid wheels and includes the spare tire. This is an excellent original car which has been with the same owner for many years and has just come out of storage. For $39,950

The price on this car is a departure from what we are used to seeing on Montreals. Either the market has softened, or this car is less-than-stellar. We'd guess that the truth lies somewhere between the two. The underside shots don't inspire heaps of confidence, but the car clearly isn't consumed by rust. Trim will require a considerable degree of dedication to source too. All in all though, this seems to have potential as a driver.

We're not sure what the potential market for this particular car is. First time Montreal buyers? A safer bet would be to find a sorted example. Serial Montreal buyers? You might lose your shirt bringing this one back to health. Speculators who plan to sit the car in storage until it's worth more? Unfortunately, that's where we see this car going. We can't even say that we are particularly interested. We'd spend our cash on a different 70s Gandani V8 Coupe, the Maserati Khamsin.

-Graham

Lancia, Pininfarina

1976 Lancia Scorpion

December 11, 2018 Graham

We'll follow yesterday's quintessential Lancia, the Flaminia, with a Lancia begging discussion of its bonafides, the Scorpion. Introduced to the Lancia lineup following the Fiat takeover, the Scorpion belongs to the Beta line of Lancias, which were Fiat's attempt at extracting profits from Lancia.

No innovative Lancia V6 to be found under the hood of the Scorpion. Fiat supplied a 1,756cc variant of their Lampredi Twin Cam 4-cylinder, strangled by smog equipment in the US to a meager output of 81hp in comparison to the Monte Carlo's 120hp. A small consolation - the valve lash is more convenient to adjust than on the Alfa twin cam! Shims lie on top of the buckets, right under the cam lobes, eliminating the necessity of removing the camshafts to swap shims.

Year: 1976
Model: Lancia Scorpion
Engine: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 93,035 mi
Price: $8,900

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This is a very clean car that is coming out of the estate of one of our Lancia collectors. He has owned this car for a very long time and took great care of it. The interior has been redone at one time and is in excellent condition. It has had a recent high quality repaint done to it and looks incredible. We just put a battery in it, flushed the clutch system, cleaned the plugs, prepping the car to get ready for sale. Car does have some fluid leaks, axle seals leaking a bit and some oil leaks on the car. The a/c compressor has been removed from this car also. The speedometer and odometer also do not work on this car, and this title is marked as odometer discrepancy But this is a great looking, very nice, very clean car. This is one of the nicest Lancias we have had in the shop.

Condition on this example is particularly nice. Paint and bodywork are spectacular, which reflects the fact that this car was repainted at some point. The reupholstered interior shows very well too. Underside photos show that rust has been tended to or hidden very well, although we'll bet on the former. The engine bay appear neat, and the engine shows a healthy amount of typical oil leakage - nothing to worry about. We aren't 100% sure, but the engine might be missing a cam belt cover - exposed belt doesn't seem right to us.

The Scorpion isn't the best Lancia ever offered, but this is certainly one of the nicest Scorpions on offer. Are we out of line to suggest that this one sort of begs for some hot-rodding? The Fiat Twin Cams can be made to breath fire with proper upgrades. We'd say that the car even deserves the hot rod treatment, if only to restore it to its rightful 120hp.

-Graham

Lancia

1964 Lancia Flaminia Convertibile

December 10, 2018 Graham 1 Comment

As V6 Alfa Romeo owners, you can bet that we harbor a substantial appreciation for the development work completed by Lancia as they persevered to introduce the world's first V6 engine in 1950. It was Francesco De Virgilio of Lancia who, from 1943 until the release of the Aurelia in 1950, worked to solve the fundamental issue of balance in a V6 engine by pioneering the correct crankshaft design for the application. He was able to balance the V6 engine to such a degree that two of the main crankshaft balancing terms canceled each other out, leaving the rest of the unbalanced forces to be attenuated by the engine mounts. For those interested in reading further on the Lancia V6, we recommend checking out this website by Geoff Goldberg, V6 Lancia expert.

Continuing with the Alfa Romeo connection, the Flaminia featured a DeDion rear suspension with a rear-mounted transaxle, just like the setup found in the Alfa Romeo transaxle cars, such as our Milano. The front suspension is a more traditional double wishbone design, whereas the Flaminia's predecessor, the Aurelia, featured a sliding pillar front suspension. We happen to love Alfas, but it's worth noting that Alfa was employing Lancia technology 25-40 years after Lancia came out with it - not bad, Lancia.

Year: 1964
Model: Lancia Flaminia Convertibile
Engine: 2.8L V6
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 84,500 mi
Price: $118,500

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Lancia was the luxury car of Italy. Arguably the best car Italy produced. The marque was favored by race car drivers, actors and sports heroes. Anyone who was anybody.

Lancia introduced the Flaminia to the public in 1956 and the model was in production from 1958 to 1968. Lancia built an entire range of Flaminia’s, competition cars, sportscars, passenger sedans and limousines. Bodied by the best, Zagato, Touring and Pininfarina. Plus a few one offs by Motto, Ghia and Boneschi. The Flaminia was the last model made by an independent Lancia before being taken over by Fiat.

One can’t help but wonder if they would have survived longer if they had specialized in one sector rather than competing across the entire range of cars.  Perhaps the outcome would have been the same, or perhaps they could have found a niche to dominate and survive in.

Period road testers praised the cars performance and road handling.

“Beyond criticism” Quattroroute 1963

“When I die I would like to drive to heaven in this car.” Battista (Pinin) Farina

In 1963 the optional 2.8 litre engine became available sporting triple weber carburetors. Making 146hp at 5400rpm with a 9:1 compression ratio. This gave the GT and GT convertible a top speed of 120 mph. Referred to as the 2.8 3C this model was available only in 1963 and 1964. A mere 180 cars were built.

The Lancia Flaminia Convertible on offer is one of these 180 2.9 litre triple weber cars.

Red with its original tan leather and factory removable hardtop (a rare option), as well as the standard convertible soft top. The car retains its correct 2.8 litre 3C engine.

Chassis number 826.134.1098

Engine number  826.100.1385

Runs well. She has not been used much in the last few years so could use some freshening up.

The early history of the car is unknown, but being a LHD car with the speedometer in MPH gives the impression that it may have been sold new in America.  By 1979 the car was listed in Lanciana magazine Classifieds. The advert referenced 78,000 miles on the speedometer with an engine rebuild at 58,000 miles. No price was listed but the seller was located in Southport, Connecticut. The car is believed to have had two owners since.

The car is in about the same condition with the exception that it now has 84,500 miles on it.

Comes with books, manuals, tools and an array of spare parts.

She is the rarest and most powerful of the Flaminia’s. A desirable car for the discerning collector.

Please call or email for more details, photos or to discuss the car further.

Daniel: Cell 203-470-5298

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We'll go easy on the condition of the car, other than to note that the interior seems pretty tidy, whereas the respray was clearly done without proper masking. Interested parties will have their work cut out for them as far as understanding the condition goes.

The Touring body would certainly turn heads on the road. Would a late-60s Fiat Dino Spider accomplish the same tasks? Absolutely, and with a similarly-interesting history. We even like the look of the Fiat better. But, were it our money, we'd go with the Lancia, if only for the devotion to engineering innovation.

-Graham

Maserati, Pininfarina

2012 Maserati Quattroporte S

December 9, 2018 Graham

Where does reader support stand on the M139 Maserati Quattroporte, erstwhile prowler of upscale suburban mall lots, fine wares cantilevered from the rear axle with nary a protest from its Ferrari F136 Y series V8? We like em.

Generally speaking, we seek value over rarity in our Italian cars. Take our Milano Verde - it's sort of rare, but where it really shines is in the way it holds up to a BMW 325is in performance, at a much more agreeable price. A used Quattroporte, should you posses the optimism to keep one serviced, offers a similar value proposition over, say, a BMW 7-series, or a Mercedes-Benz S-class. They are easy to find with low mileage and proper service records, their platform origins are much more focused on sporting, their powertrain is beyond reproach, and their styling less conservative. Best of all? These Quattroportes likely did not stuff the coffers of Maserati, as the fit, finish, and performance seem to cater more to consumer satisfaction than they do to shareholder gains.

Year: 2012
Model: Maserati Quattroporte S
Engine: 4.7L V8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Mileage: 30,933 mi
Price: $33,991

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Lamborghini Houston is proud to offer this beautiful 2012 Maserati Quattroporte S in Bianco Elderado over a Cuoio interior with 30,926 miles. The Quattroporte S is powered by a 4.7L V8 producing 425 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque through a Rear Wheel Drive system and an Automatic Transmission. This Quattroporte S is further enhanced with the following:

Wood Trim Steering Wheel and Shifter

Electric Moonroof

Navigation System

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Front and Rear Parking Sensors

Brake Calipers in Red

This example is optioned with a remarkable white over tan color combination that we would be proud to drive home in. Other than the dated navigation screen, we would say that the interior has aged gracefully, and compares favorably to the FCA Quattroportes of present. A facelifted model, this Quattroporte features the ZF automatic, which some seem to favor over the semi-auto units of early cars. We're of the opinion that both have their merits, but the ZF auto is a better fit for most buyers. In S spec, this example features the 4.7L version of the F136 Y engine, producing a very respectable 434hp.

We think that the used Quattroporte buyer is a very specific type. Perhaps he is tempted by the Jaguar XKR, or a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, but he is not interested in settling for an ordinary sedan. The sound, the design, and the feel - yes, that's Poltrona Frau leather inside - lead him to the Quattroporte. A used Quattroporte represents the coolest offering in the large sedan world in the past 20 years. For those that can't make a Ferrari GTC4Lusso work, we recommend the Quattroporte.

-Graham

Ferrari

1978 Ferrari 308 GTB GTO-style

December 8, 2018 Graham 1 Comment

Limoncello: yellow, cool yet it warms, and often leads to optimistic thinking. A little on the nose, but not too far from how I'd describe this 308. Look, is it really that garish to build a Ferrari kit car out of an actual Ferrari? The seller has been careful to avoid any GTO badging, all while maintaining the 308 badges. Yes, it's safe to say that CICFS.com approves of this GTO tribute, and we would appreciate it if the readership would take our side on the matter.

We can think of worse automotive sins than turbocharging a run-of-the-mill 16V 308, but the seller hasn't gone so far as to replicate the aspiration of a GTO. Fortunately, the 16V 308s breath almost as well as the later Quattrovalvole cars, and with the quad Webers power was a respectable 328hp. European cars revved a bit higher, and made 252, thanks in part to a less-stringent emissions standards in the old country.

Year: 1978
Model: Ferrari 308 GTB
Engine: 2.9L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 56,000 mi
Price: $95,000

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1978 Ferrari 308 GTB with GTO style body work. Conversion was done in 1990 by Jim Carpenter's Italian Design and Racing.

An almost 250 hour update to bring the car to our current more accurate rocker panel scoop and front valence was done in 2016. This included the replacement of the lower door skins, HRE 505 10"& 8" 3-piece wheels with 16" Goodrich tires, New black leather Daytona style seats, custom floor mats and new Wilton carpets. This cost was $28,575

The car currently has 56k miles with receipts for service history since 1999

A complete major service including belts and tension bearings is being completed as its last major was 4 years ago.

This is a true US model 78 GTB carburetor 308. The 77 and 78 cars having the highest horse power in the 308 series

With the rising cost of 308's, especially GTB's this car could not be completed for even close to the asking price.

We have now done over 70 of these conversions on the Ferrari 308/328's

Let me know what further questions you might have.

I can help with shipping.

360 790 8219

We've heard from 308 owners that the cars rust from the tube frames out. The tubes are painted, but the insides didn't see proper rust-proofing. We have to imagine that the Ferrari forums are rife with opinions on the topic, but if it were a real issue, I don't think we'd see so many 308s on eBay in driveable condition. The two-valve heads had issues with the sodium-filled exhaust valve becoming brittle over time, as well as valve guides wearing excessively. We'd check the service history to see that those items were addressed.

We are surprised at how much we like this car. Cool GTO looks, with a decent carb'd Ferrari V8 and chassis to back up the appearance. And, we'll take a yellow Ferrari over a red example any day of the week. Is it worth the asking price? Well, the seller certainly has a lot of coin invested in this thing. But, the miles are high, and it isn't exactly the most rare 308 variant. We're certain that the seller won't have much trouble finding an enthusiastic buyer to pay asking on this thing.

-Graham

Bertone, Lamborghini

1984 Lamborghini Jalpa

December 7, 2018 Graham 1 Comment

We have been featuring Alfa sports sedans all week, but now it is time to move up a class from BMW to Porsche 911 competitors. Hopefully the readers are aware of our Lamborghini Urraco adoration - the Gandini Bertone wedge, the Dallara/Stanzani engineering - we are fans. As much as we like them, the public did not exactly clamor for these mid-engine V8 sports cars. And, had they, we are not so sure that Lamborghini could have kept up with demand. Nonetheless, Lamborghini did manage to sell its mid-engine V8 sports car models for 16 years between 1972 and 1988 - not a bad run.

It began with the Urraco in 1972, which was augmented by the Silhouette in 1976, and then after a brief halt to production in 1979, was replaced by the Jalpa in 1981. The Jalpa engine, now 3485cc vs. the 2996cc V8 in the Silhouette, was down 5hp to 255hp, but made its power lower in the rev range, thanks to the increase in engine torque. While European models ran four twin-barrel downdraft Weber 42 DCNF carburetors, US car were forced into emissions compliance through the use of fuel-injection. This car does not appear to be burdened with the half-bake fuel-injection system, thankfully.

Year: 1984
Model: Lamborghini Jalpa
Engine: 3.5L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 38,966 km
Price: $90,000

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Though we wouldn't personally choose a red Jalpa, we like the color on the car, as it begs comparison with its much more popular peers, the Ferrari 308/328 series. The tan leather interior doubles down on the Ferrari impression. Condition of both the interior and paintwork appears to be excellent, with the steering wheel leather standing out as the only cosmetic shortcoming on this example.

$90,000 would buy a lot of Ferrari 308/328.. And, the 308, though not particularly-loved or appreciated, does have a bit more of a reputation for serviceability and durability. What issues they have can be sorted at a number of shops. With the Jalpa, the owner will either need an exceedingly resourceful shop, or the gumption to take on the maintenance and repairs himself. With a total of 420 cars produced, we think these are a more special buy than the 308/328. Just make sure you already have a Urraco and a Silhouette before adding one of these to the collection.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

December 6, 2018 Graham

As promised, we'll conclude our impromptu Alfa Romeo sports sedan week with a Giulia, and a Quadrifoglio at that. A tech specialist at a powertrain company once told me that BMW and Honda are engine companies that happen to produce automobiles. Lotus, at least lately, is the opposite, producing chassis into which Toyota engines are installed. The same could be said of Cadillac, with their exemplary ATS sports sedan chassis let down by lackluster albeit powerful engines. The Giulia Quadrifoglio manages to best the competition with both its powertrain and its chassis - a rare feat today.

The chassis of the Giulia, if my experience and every modern review are to be trusted, is beyond reproach. The powertrain is a unique beast requiring some background. Ferrari's F154 V8 serves as the basis of the Alfa Romeo V6. Now, the F154 V8 is the best, or perhaps second best V8 engine in the performance market, matched only by the Mercedes-AMG M177/M178 4.0 Bi-Turbo V8. Though Maserati does have access to the F154 series engine in V8 form in the top Quattroporte and Levante models, the F154 V6 remains exclusive to Alfa Romeo. V6 Maseratis must chug along with a humble FCA Pentastar-based unit.

Year: 2017
Model: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Engine: 2.9L V6
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Mileage: 122 mi
Price: $59,995

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$18k off of sticker is a good starting point for a brand new Giulia Quadrifoglio. Really, under $60,000 for a Ferrari-powered sports sedan with a factory warranty is absurd. And, since it's a 2017 model that's been languishing in the showroom, its peers have put in the legwork to find out which issues necessitate recalls. Drive it straight to the service department, have the recalls addressed, and enjoy!

-Graham