Alfa Romeo 4C
06-14-14, 05:00 PM
#49
i just wish they spend a little more time and money on interior after designing such great exterior... manual A/C controls in car that starts at $55k are just not fitting... put a big screen in a car that is going to be expensive and come out in 2015.
07-29-14, 10:38 AM
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On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of the new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C to see if Italy’s reintroduction into the entry level sports car market is worth all that it’s hyped up to be. With it’s dynamic handling, lively turbo soundtrack, and it’s expertly crafted F1-style carbon fiber tub, the 4C is essentially a $55,000 supercar on paper, but how will it perform on the mountain roads and in our usual gamut of tests? Stay tuned to find out.
We see if the Alfa Romeo 4C is really worth the wait.
08-01-14, 09:13 AM
#55
Latest Ignition Episode Says Alfa 4C Was Designed to Make Drivers Happy
Alfa Romeo has finally returned to the United States and its first product offered is the 4C sports car. We’ve already seen a review of the 4C from the US, and now it’s time to check out another one from Motor Trend’s Ignition series.
Carlos Lago calls the 4C a toy, a car that was made to make its driver happy.
Despite being heavier than the EU-spec model, the Alfa Romeo 4C sold in the US is still a light car, tipping the scales at 2,437 lbs (1,105 kg). What this means is that the 237 hp 1.75-liter four-cylinder engine can move it around at decent pace.
It also translates to the car feeling light and nimble in corners. Add to that the fact that it has unassisted steering and it’s clear that the Alfa Romeo 4C is destined for those who love driving. Hit play to watch the review.
Carlos Lago calls the 4C a toy, a car that was made to make its driver happy.
Despite being heavier than the EU-spec model, the Alfa Romeo 4C sold in the US is still a light car, tipping the scales at 2,437 lbs (1,105 kg). What this means is that the 237 hp 1.75-liter four-cylinder engine can move it around at decent pace.
It also translates to the car feeling light and nimble in corners. Add to that the fact that it has unassisted steering and it’s clear that the Alfa Romeo 4C is destined for those who love driving. Hit play to watch the review.
10-02-14, 07:06 AM
#57
More powerful Alfa Romeo 4C Quadrifoglio Verde / Stradale spied for the first time
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Could have 270 HP
A mysterious Alfa Romeo 4C prototype has been spied and it's likely a hotter version set to come out in 2015.
Towards the end of June we heard Alfa Romeo CEO Harald Wester hinting at a more powerful version of the 4C and chances are this is the car he was talking about. Likely to wear the Quadrifoglio Verde or Stradale moniker, the hotter 4C can be seen in these images featuring a more aggressive body sporting air intakes in front of the rear wheels.
Moreover, in the upper left and right corners of the front bumper there are extra air intakes while the side profile shows a new skirt. At the back there's a slightly redesigned bumper with different exhaust tips along with additional vents on the quarter panels, right above the circular taillights.
While the regular Alfa Romeo 4C packs a 240 HP (176 kW) punch from its 4-cylinder 1.75-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, the QV / Stradale is rumored to get as much as 270 HP (198 kW).
As a final note, a track-only version of this car is reportedly in the works. The road-going more potent 4C variant could be shown as early as March 2015 during the Geneva Motor Show but before that Alfa Romeo will launch early next year a 4C Spider featuring a black canvas roof.
A mysterious Alfa Romeo 4C prototype has been spied and it's likely a hotter version set to come out in 2015.
Towards the end of June we heard Alfa Romeo CEO Harald Wester hinting at a more powerful version of the 4C and chances are this is the car he was talking about. Likely to wear the Quadrifoglio Verde or Stradale moniker, the hotter 4C can be seen in these images featuring a more aggressive body sporting air intakes in front of the rear wheels.
Moreover, in the upper left and right corners of the front bumper there are extra air intakes while the side profile shows a new skirt. At the back there's a slightly redesigned bumper with different exhaust tips along with additional vents on the quarter panels, right above the circular taillights.
While the regular Alfa Romeo 4C packs a 240 HP (176 kW) punch from its 4-cylinder 1.75-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, the QV / Stradale is rumored to get as much as 270 HP (198 kW).
As a final note, a track-only version of this car is reportedly in the works. The road-going more potent 4C variant could be shown as early as March 2015 during the Geneva Motor Show but before that Alfa Romeo will launch early next year a 4C Spider featuring a black canvas roof.
10-02-14, 07:07 AM
#58
Alfa's 4C Feels Like a Mini Ferrari at Scenic Mulholland Serpentines
The Alfa Romeo 4C seems to have lost none of its handling poise despite gaining 155 Kg/342 Lbs for the American market. It looks like the perfect car to hit one of your favorite windy roads – Matt Farah’s favorite is the “Snake,” a distinctly twisty part of LA’s Mulholland Drive where he recently took a US-spec 4C for a short drive.
The video posted below is shot with a three camera setup, so we’re able to see that you have to fight the steering a bit through the corners, as well as trying to stay on the boost - the noise is a bit too linear, though, and the red line can creep up sooner than you'd expect... It looks and sounds like a real hoot!
The low-capacity engine does betray its turbocharged nature, but only below 4,000 rpm, most of the time providing real punch.
Farah first compares it to a Lotus, but ends up concluding that with its noticeable extra stiffness, it feels more like a mini-Ferrari…
The video posted below is shot with a three camera setup, so we’re able to see that you have to fight the steering a bit through the corners, as well as trying to stay on the boost - the noise is a bit too linear, though, and the red line can creep up sooner than you'd expect... It looks and sounds like a real hoot!
The low-capacity engine does betray its turbocharged nature, but only below 4,000 rpm, most of the time providing real punch.
Farah first compares it to a Lotus, but ends up concluding that with its noticeable extra stiffness, it feels more like a mini-Ferrari…
10-02-14, 10:01 PM
#60
Oh come on, that's just classic old school Italian there. Old Lamborghinis didn't have the rocker switches labeled for what they did. Interior details are things they just don't sweat over(BTW if you notice all the fancy screens in Lambos are Audi units, some Ferraris have the same nav system as a $25,000 Dodge Dart)