“Just drive,” two words that express a clear concept and decided to live the authentic feel – offers a unique driving pleasure – that only Alfa Romeo can give. This slogan will accompany the new communication models of Alfa Romeo, since its debut on the special 4C, the small supercar called the difficult task of reviving the company of snake Olympus of worldwide sports brands.
In fact, the new Alfa Romeo 4C has all it takes to win this ambitious goal: the typical design of an Alfa is combined with a mechanical and an extraordinary technique. Among the main features of this car are undoubtedly its simplicity which translates absolute lightweight, made of an abundant use of carbon fiber and aluminum, which have enabled us to maintain a total weight of only 950 kg. The ultra-light weight is combined with a compact and powerful 1750 cc supercharged engine capable of unleashing 240 hp, for an incredible power of weight ratio of less than 4 kg / HP , quite comparable to that of many supercars. The performance of the car is handled by the change – in – double – dry clutch “Alfa TCT”, combined with the selector “Alfa DNA”, which has declined in the latest evolution of starvation “Race” mode. The power, unloaded in rear wheel drive is the real pride of the Alfa of the past, allowing acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.5 seconds, while the top speed is equal to 258 km / h.
The Alfa Romeo 4C is a car without compromise: its length of just 4 meters and the wheelbase of only 2.4 meters, allows you to accommodate two rigid seats, practically positioned at the height of the asphalt. The excellent distribution weight goes 40% on the front axle and 60 % on the rear and allows peaks of decelerations in the order of 1.2 g of lateral acceleration peaks higher than 1.1 g.
This mix of driving while traveling emotions is peppered with passion and technique and will be available from October at a price of € 53,000 – it is more than an attractive price considering the performance of which it is capable. The new Alfa coupe will be produced in an edition of 3,500 copies a year, of which 1000 went for the various European markets. The first units will be distributed will be 500 Limited Edition, while at the beginning of next year thry will be exported to those with the right guidance . The U.S. debut, which also marks the return of the House of Arese in the new continent is expected for the second quarter of 2014.