2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Full Specs

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Full Specs. It was at the Geneva Motor Show just two years ago where Alfa Romeo first unveiled its stunning 4C concept car. Now, just a week out from this year’s show, Alfa Romeo has revealed full specifications for the production 4C, which heralds the return of the illustrious Italian brand on U.S. soil when it lands in showrooms later this year. The production 4C, which will arrive as a 2014 model, looks every bit as breathtaking as the original concept, right down to its mid-engine layout and jet fighter-style cockpit. It also maintains most of the concept’s drool-worthy specs, including the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 13-foot length and full carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Power comes from a direct-injected and turbocharged 1.75-liter four-cylinder engine, which rates at 240 horsepower. 

That may not seem like a lot but each of those horses has just 8.8 pounds to carry, which equates to a final curb weight of roughly 2,100 pounds. The engine features an aluminum block and special intakes designed to deliver a sporty note and good throttle response. Alfa Romeo also boasts that the engine features a ‘scavenging control system’ that said to get rid of any turbo lag. Drive is sent to the rear wheels only, with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission used to swap gears. The transmission offers full automatic mode as well as a manual mode that relies on paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel. Performance estimates include a 0-60 time of around 4.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 155 mph. The handling, meanwhile, is taken care of thanks to lightweight aluminum suspension frames that get mounted to the car’s carbon tub. These feature double-wishbone and MacPherson strut designs. 

The 4C also comes with a driving ‘DNA’ selector, which will allow the driver to select from Dynamic, Natural and All Weather modes, plus a special Race mode. Inside, the 4C has two seats and a somewhat minimalist look for the dash. The design is driver focused and is accented by carbon fiber and aluminum. The center column, which is actually part of the carbon structure, has been left in full view to enhance the sense of uniqueness, technology and light weight. Overall length is just over 13 feet, while the wheelbase measures in at just under 8 feet, the width at 6.5 feet and the height at 3.9 feet. As previously reported, production will take place at a Maserati plant in Modena, Italy. Numbers will be limited, which means pricing could be set higher than the original estimates of around $45k. The good news is that a 4C convertible is also planned and should arrive next year. With the 2013 Geneva Motor Show kicking off on March 5, we'll have more details and live photos of the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C soon. 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Full Specs.

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2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Spy Shots

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Spy Shots. The Alfa Romeo 4C set hearts racing upon its debut in concept form at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show: gorgeous design met with an extremely lightweight package, and a potent turbocharged engine mounted in a mid-engine position to boot. The best part was the 4C’s promised affordable pricing, which started the countdown clock for Alfa Romeo aficionados living in the United States. The Italian brand, it seemed would soon be back. A teaser image released by Alfa Romeo has since confirmed the production 4C will arrive this year, and Sergio Marchionne, the boss of Alfa Romeo’s parent company, Fiat, recently confirmed it will be on sale in the U.S. before the year is out. That's right; expected to debut at either March's 2013 Geneva Motor Show or the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August, the new 4C will herald Alfa Romeo’s return to U.S. shores as a premium marque with sporty, Italian-styled coupes, convertibles and sedans. 

Other models will include a new Spider convertible based on the next-gen Mazda MX-5, the long-awaited Giulia sedan and a new Jeep-based crossover. As for the new 4C, details on the affordable Italian exotic are still pending. Alfa Romeo will say only that its 1.75-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will produce “over 200 horsepower,” but speculation is that it could make as much as 250 horsepower in production form. Given the car’s sub-1,900 pound projected weight, that should be ample thrust. A dual-clutch gearbox with paddle shifters is also expected. Looking at these latest spy shots, we can see that the production 4C remains true to the lines of the stunning concept, right down to the fighter-jet windscreen and sweeping character line starting at the front fender and flowing into the side intakes and out over the rear haunches. What is especially apparent is just how low the car sits. 

While pricing hasn’t been set, rumor has it that the built-in-Modena 4C will debut in the U.S. at a price between $45,000 and $55,000 for the coupe version, with an eventual open-air 4C Spider commanding a higher price. To reach this price point, the concept’s carbon-based body is likely to be replaced with something cheaper, possibly aluminum or glass-fiber reinforced plastic. Plans are to build just 20,000 coupes and 10,000 Spiders worldwide, meaning that demand is quite likely to outpace supply. Look for the new 4C to hit showrooms as a 2014 model before the end of next year. In the meantime, stay tuned for updates as development progresses. 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Spy Shots.

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