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Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA

The legendary GTA name returns for 2020 on the Giulia. The four-door coupé-styled Alfa was already desirable enough and the changes make it one that’s hard not to love. In June this year, Alfa Romeo will celebrate their 110th anniversary and the GTA marks a return to their origins, embracing their rich heritage. The Giulia GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerita, or grand touring lightened) has improved aero and a weight reduction of 100 kg. The front splitter is more aggressive and the rear gets a carbon-fibre wing. The front and rear tracks have been widened by 50 mm, and the suspension receives new springs and shock-absorbers as well. The 2.9-litre biturbo V6 heart has also received a 30-hp jump, taking the total output up to 540 hp.

Aston Martin V12 Speedster

The Aston Martin V12 Speedster is the latest jaw-dropper from the luxury British marque’s bespoke customisation service ‘Q by Aston Martin’. Only 88 examples are set to hit the road. Showcased in a conceptual F/A-18 livery, it uses Aston’s bonded aluminium architecture, with elements from both the DBS Superleggera and Vantage model lines for its own unique platform. An independent double wishbone front, multi-link rear suspension with coil springs and adaptive damping offer Sport, Sport+ and Track modes. The V12 Speedster gets 21-inch centre-locking forged alloy wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes. The 5.2-litre, twin-turbo V12, with 700 hp and 753 Nm, is front mid-mounted and is mated to an eight-speed automatic with a limited-slip diff driving the

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