Armored Alfa Romeo Giulia Can Literally Take A Bullet For Italy’s Carabinieri

Alfa Romeo has opened a new chapter to its long history with the Carabinieri by delivering an armored Giulia to the Italian military police force.

Joining their motor pool, which includes other rides such as the Suzuki Jimny, this is the first of a fleet consisting of 1,770 units. It was handed over last week during an event held at the automaker’s Turin headquarters that was attended by the President of the Stellantis Group, John Elkann, the Commander General of the Carabinieri, Teo Luzi, the CEO of Alfa Romeo, Jean-Philippe Imparato, and other Stellantis and Carabinieri officials.

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Set to be used by the local Carabinieri stations across the country, besides the B4 armored windscreen, side windows, front doors and shatterproof rear window, this Giulia features other modifications such as protection for the fuel tank, weapon and police baton holders, bulletproof vest in the cockpit, radio for use by the crew members, detainee cell, external amplifier, LED flashing lights on the side mirrors and emergency lights.

The car is painted in the specific Carabineri livery with a dark blue body, white roof and red accents, and is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 200 HP and is coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Alfa Romeo has been supplying vehicles to the Carabinieri since 1951, when the 1900 M Matta entered service, joined by the 1900 Sedan in 1952. Over the years, they delivered many other models to be used by the local authorities, including the 90, 75, 155, 156 and 159, which was the predecessor of the modern Giulia. The Giulia QV entered service in 2016, with its 503 HP, 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 and the ability to accelerate to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds.