The Alfa Romeo Giulia became tired with people wondering if it would drive as well as it looks. Determined not to be judged solely on its looks anymore, the Giulia QV can now brag with the title of the fastest sedan on the Nurburgring.

The Quadrifoglio Verde badge took the RWD sedan round the Nordschleife in 7:39. With the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 delivering 510 hp and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) being developed by Ferrari, the obvious Prancing Hor…