Alfa Romero 4C
10-03-2014, 01:47 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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Alfa Romero 4C
The Alfa Romeo 4C is a rear mid-engine sports car with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It has a carbon fiber tub with aluminum subframes for engine and suspension. The dry weight is 2194 pounds but a test weight was 2464 pounds. The car is small at 93.7" wheelbase and low at 46.6" roof height. The engine horsepower is about 240. The beginning list price is about $55,000 but only 1200 are slated for import in 2015.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Ro...o_4C_-_009.jpg
The Alfa Romeo 4C likely compares to the Porsche Cayman and the Lotus Evora. Now the Cayman has a perfect-balance boxer six-cylinder engine but nothing like a carbon fiber tub. The Evora has a V6 engine and a chassis of aluminum extrusions with a SMC bodywork.
The 4C seems low and wide. The Cayman seems wide. The Evora seems to be trimmer and also has a longer wheelbase. Well, the 4C has a 93.7" wheelbase, the Cayman has a 97.4" wheelbase, and the Evora has a 101.4" wheelbase.
The 4C has an electronic dual-clutch transmission which are also known as automated manual transmissions
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Ro...o_4C_-_009.jpg
The Alfa Romeo 4C likely compares to the Porsche Cayman and the Lotus Evora. Now the Cayman has a perfect-balance boxer six-cylinder engine but nothing like a carbon fiber tub. The Evora has a V6 engine and a chassis of aluminum extrusions with a SMC bodywork.
The 4C seems low and wide. The Cayman seems wide. The Evora seems to be trimmer and also has a longer wheelbase. Well, the 4C has a 93.7" wheelbase, the Cayman has a 97.4" wheelbase, and the Evora has a 101.4" wheelbase.
The 4C has an electronic dual-clutch transmission which are also known as automated manual transmissions
.
Last edited by B Stead; 10-03-2014 at 08:19 PM.
10-03-2014, 02:30 PM
#3
Le Mans Master
Fiat-Chrysler is looking at a more powerful engine in the 4C for the American market. The car as it is now is pretty awesome (never been able to drive one though, they're really hard to get around here 
) and I think the added power will be a great addition.
) and I think the added power will be a great addition.
10-03-2014, 03:39 PM
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Saw one a few weeks ago. Great looking little car.
10-03-2014, 03:43 PM
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Almost impossible to see out the tiny back window, but the 4C came in second place (behind the Camaro Z28) in Motor Trend's best driver's car competition (street and track).
10-04-2014, 02:25 AM
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From what I have learned in watching videos, a manual transmission is not possible due to the body structure? There is some lag in the paddle transmission during gear changes.
I still like the light weight and gas mileage.
The sound is ok, but 4 and 6 cylinders will never have the complexity of tone that is desirable to me, compared to odd-numbers or 8/10.
Limited production numbers. It will be hard to find value either new or used, but almost so worth it to have something different.
I still like the light weight and gas mileage.
The sound is ok, but 4 and 6 cylinders will never have the complexity of tone that is desirable to me, compared to odd-numbers or 8/10.
Limited production numbers. It will be hard to find value either new or used, but almost so worth it to have something different.
10-05-2014, 06:40 PM
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Race Director
10-18-2014, 07:49 AM
#10
Race Director
The raw intensity of the driving experience that mimics a race car...
Not as fast on a road course as many less intense less raw more powerful sports cars is somewhat weird yet the Alfa 4 c still has it's charms.
Not as fast on a road course as many less intense less raw more powerful sports cars is somewhat weird yet the Alfa 4 c still has it's charms.
10-18-2014, 11:12 AM
#11
Burning Brakes
Yes, this is the only car that comes somewhat close to my Lotus Exige in driving experience. Although the power is a bit low, I'd be interested in a higher HP version down the line.. (although I would miss the manual trans).
10-28-2014, 06:20 AM
#12
Burning Brakes
The DCT is more expensive than a manual. Alfa just figures DCT is the future. I remember reading a report that said 99% of all F430's were ordered as DCT, 1% manual. I'd love a manual in a Ferrari!