speed of 258 km/h, deceleration in the range of 1.2g and lateral acceleration peaks of over 1.1g. All of this
was achieved thanks to the optimum weight distribution – 40% on the front axle and 60% on the rear – and,
thanks to a weight to power ratio of 4 kg/HP, the Alfa Romeo 4C achieves performance figures usually only
available to more powerful and expensive automotive machinery.
Thanks to its new 176 kW (240 HP) 1750 Turbo Petrol engine, coupled to the latest generation ‘Alfa TCT’
dry twin clutch transmission and the advanced Alfa DNA selector with Race Mode, the performance of the
4C is first rate.
The new engine, featuring direct injection operating at 200 bar, and an all new aluminium block ensures
torque and specific power ratios of over 200Nm/l and 137 HP/l. The maximum power of 176kW (240HP)
is reached at 6,000 r/min whilst the maximum torque of 350Nm - between 2,100 - 4,000 r/min - ensures
extraordinary elasticity and sportiness as 80% of the torque is available at only 1,800 r/min.
Also contributing to the Alfa Romeo 4C’s stellar performance at the Nürburgring, were special Pirelli P Zero
Trofeo tyres, the most-sporty versions of the Pirelli P Zero range. Not only was a record set on the track,
the development of the tyres took less than a year, with collaboration between the Pirelli and Alfa Romeo
engineers ensuring the best solution for guaranteeing grip and precision whilst driving. Two tyre sizes are
available for the Alfa 4C, 17” front and 18” rear or alternatively 18” front and 19” rears making the driving
experience on the road, or on the race track as thrilling as possible.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Category:
two seater coupé;
Chassis:
carbon fibre structure, front and rear aluminium
crash
boxes, hybrid rear structure (steel and
aluminium);
Weight:
less than 850 kg;
Dimensions:
length approximately 4 metres, wheelbase less
than 2.4 metres;
Drive: rear;
Engine:
4 cylinder, 1750cc Turbopetrol;
Gearbox:
TCT (Twin Clutch Transmission), automatic
transmission with twin dry clutch;
Suspension:
high double wishbone at the front; McPherson at
the rear;
Power:
over 200 HP;
Top speed:
over 250 km/h;
0 to 100 km/h:
in less than 5 seconds;
Weight to power ratio:
less than 4 kg/HP;
Weight distribution:
40% on front axle, 60% on rear axle.
The Alfa Romeo 4C will make its first appearance in South Africa in early 2014 with the arrival of the “Limited Edition”. This numbered edition model features numerous carbon fibre parts to distinguish it from its
regular cousin and all units allocated to South Africa have already been pre-sold. The regular 4C will then
become available locally towards the end of January from selected Alfa Romeo dealerships countrywide.
Pricing on the Alfa Romeo 4C has not yet been finalised.