Alfa Romeo 4C
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Modena, Italy (Maserati plant) |
| Designer | Lorenzo Ramaciotti at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door roadster (4C Spider) |
| Layout | Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.75 L 1750 turbocharged I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed TCT (FPT C635) Dual Dry Clutch Transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm (93.7 in) |
| Length | 3,989 mm (157.0 in) |
| Width | 2,090 mm (82.3 in) (including door mirrors) 1,864 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,183 mm (46.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 895 kg (1,973 lb) (dry) 940 kg (2,072 lb) Spider (dry) 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) (dry) (USA) 1,060 kg (2,337 lb) Spider (dry) (USA) |
The Alfa Romeo 4C (Type 960) is a small, lightweight, rear wheel drive sports car. Available in coupé and spider bodystyles, it uses a carbon fiber tub, front and rear crash box, and hybrid rear frame mainly out of aluminium to keep its weight at 895 kilograms (1,973 lb) and 1,050 kilograms (2,315 lb) in the United States. The 4C is the first mass-produced Alfa Romeo car to re-enter into the United States market.
Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is a two-seater, rear-wheel drive coupé with technology and materials derived from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, with 1750 turbo petrol engine with direct injection, the "Alfa TCT" twin dry clutch transmission, and the Alfa DNA dynamic control selector.
The 4C concept version unveiled in the 81st Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, followed by Mille Miglia 2011 parade, Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011, 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
It was displayed for the first time outside in Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in 2012. Compared to the production version, it is very similar, with the biggest differences being front lights, side vents and mirrors.
The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept was voted the 'Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year' award by the readers of German magazine Auto Bild, and won the Auto Bild Design Award 2011. It was awarded the "Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes" by referendum of the public in Villa d'Este.
The production car was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, followed by 2013 Essen 'Techno Classica', Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013, Moscow Raceway, 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The bare '4C000' chassis was also shown at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Ordering of European models began in October 2013 at Alfa Romeo dealerships in Europe.
As part of Alfa Romeo 4C launch, Alfa Romeo Style Centre and Compagnia Ducale designed a 4C IFD (Innovative Frame Design) Bicycle, inspired by the Alfa Romeo 4C coupé. The vehicle went on sale in December 2013 and marketed in Europe, Asia and America.
Production of 4C began May 2013 at Maserati's plant in Modena, with an expected production of up to 2500 units per year. It will be the first mass-produced Alfa Romeo car for re-entry into the US market.
Production of Alfa Romeo 4C was originally estimated to be over 1000 units per year, with an upper limit of 3500 units per year, depending on the quantity of carbon fiber chassis that can be built by the supplier Adler Plastic. Within the 3,500-unit quota, 1,000 units of which are earmarked for Europe.
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