Alfa Romeo V6 Euro 7 emissions survival

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【Summary】Alfa Romeo will continue using its 2.9-liter V6 engine despite the Euro 7 emissions regulations. The CEO confirmed the engine's future use without specifying applications. Other brands have retired engines and models due to compliance costs. Some manufacturers are pushing back against Euro 7 regulations, arguing it could increase costs and distract from electric vehicles.

FutureCar Staff Oct 02, 2023 6:22 AM PT

Alfa Romeo has confirmed that it will continue to utilize its renowned 2.9-litre petrol V6 engine even after the introduction of the European Union's Euro 7 emissions regulations in July 2025. CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato stated that the twin-turbocharged engine will be used in future applications, although he did not provide details about what those applications might be. He expressed the desire for a compliant engine that is interesting under the new regulations.

The 2.9-litre engine used in the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio performance models is a slightly more powerful and wider-bore iteration of the 3.0-litre V6 engine found in the 33 Stradale. Both engines are closely related to the Nettuno 3.0-litre V6 used by Maserati in the MC20.

As the Euro 7 regulations approach, several brands have retired engines and even entire models due to the high cost of making them compliant. For example, Volkswagen has hinted at discontinuing the Polo and will no longer offer the Golf with a manual gearbox. Ford has famously ceased production of the Fiesta due to tight profit margins in the battle between efficiency and size.

While some manufacturers have adjusted their product development plans, others have chosen to push back against the Euro 7 regulations. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has argued that the regulations could increase the cost of small cars, while Renault chief Luca de Meo believes they will divert attention from the goal of transitioning to all-electric vehicles.

In addition, eight EU countries have defended car makers, stating that manufacturers are already under enough pressure to meet upcoming emission targets. These targets include a ban on new combustion-engined cars in the EU from 2035.