Alfa Romeo 4C: The Italian Sports Car You Need to Know About

Introduction to Alfa Romeo

Alfas are the epitome of beautiful Italian designs but at the same time, they are famous for unexpected breakdowns. However, petrol-heads still love them for their rawness and pure driving bliss. This is further proven by Jeremy Clarkson, who stated, “You’re not a petrol-head until you have owned an Alfa.” So, Alfa has a lot to live up to.

The Development of the Alfa Romeo 4C

A while back, Alfa Romeo released the limited edition supercar, the Alfa 8C. However, that car was infamous for its faults and couldn’t make it big – even with its gorgeous looks. In response, Alfa took a bold step and developed a smaller model called the 4C. As the name suggests, this model features a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine and is designed to be a mass-produced Alfa sports car.

Specifications of the Alfa Romeo 4C

Here are some key specifications of the Alfa Romeo 4C:

• Engine: 1.8 liter turbocharged engine
• Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox
• Power: 240 BHP and 350 Nm of torque
• Type: Mid-engine sports car
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Curb weight: 895 kg
• Body material: Carbon fiber
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds
• Top speed: 258 km/h

Awards and Variants

This car has been awarded the title of "Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2013" at the 29th International Automobile Festival in France. Recently, Alfa has introduced the drop-top version of the 4C. Surprisingly, we don’t see this beauty on Dubai roads.

Video Review

You can watch the KBB video review below: