Alfa Romeo enthusiasts talk about their Alfa 4C – Video

 

Mid-engined Italian exotic carved down to affordable scale, and it’s available as a coupe or with a targa top. Powered by a 237-hp turbo four and weighing less than 2500 pounds, its zippy power-to-weight ratio matches its zippy steering ratio; sadly, only a six-speed automatic is available. The 4C practically anticipates road challenges, but the seats are tight, there’s almost no luggage room, and it’s so low it’s tough to get out of—none of which matters once behind the wheel.

$76,495 (base price: $65,495)

ENGINE TYPE:
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:
106 cu in, 1742 cc
Power: 237 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm

TRANSMISSION:
6-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase: 93.7 in
Length: 157.0 in
Width: 73.5 in Height: 46.7 in
Passenger volume: 47 cu ft
Cargo volume: 4 cu ft
Curb weight: 2504 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 22.4 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.2 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.1 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 4.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.9 sec @ 107 mph
Top speed (drag limited, C/D est): 155 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 150 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.96 g

FUEL ECONOMY:

EPA city/highway: 24/34 mpg
C/D observed: 24 mpg