Tag: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

  • 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C: Motor Authority’s Best Car To Buy 2015

    Picking the best car in no matter what category can be quite challenging, especially when there are so many notable models to choose from. Yet, according to Motor Authority, the best performance and luxury car of the year is the all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C.

    The all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C offers distinctive Italian style; an innovative 1750 all-aluminum, direct-injection, 1.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, delivering 237 HP and 258 lb. ft. of torque; a class-exclusive power-to-weight ratio due to its state-of-the-art carbon fiber monocoque influenced by Formula 1 and advanced technological solutions.

    But what really helps this car stand out and what makes it so special as to win Motor Authority’s “Best Car to Buy” award? The answer is simple: everything. From style to performance, the Alfa Romeo 4C flaunts exclusive excellence and dominance. As Nelson Ireson, editor for Motor Authority points out; “The Alfa Romeo 4C is beautiful, exotic and incredibly fun to drive.” He also adds that; “It’s also a tremendous value, offering a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and turbocharged mid-engine layout around the price of much more ordinary sports cars, including some of those it beat out for the award this year, like the Ford Mustang, as well as more luxurious or practical alternatives like the Porsche Macan and Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG.”

    Moreover, not lacking any qualities of a real master in its segment, the 4C does indeed possess 4 Cs for it is classy, creative, captivating and convenient. The craftsmanship of this Alfa Romeo encompasses innovative technologies and systems that are focused on ensuring better performance, quality and driving experience. The more aggressive edge adds up to the appealing sporty look of the car that is essentially embedded in the very nature of the brand.

    Source: Alfa Romeo

  • 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C US-Spec

    Alfa Romeo 4C US-Spec is already available at the American market with pricing starting from $53,900 and the first deliveries are expected this fall.

    “The all-new 4C marks the return of ‘the great Alfa Romeos` and represents the purest formation of the brand’s DNA with its supercar-levels of performance and innovation, all while focusing on making the driver an integral part and completion of the machine,” said Harald Wester, CEO of Alfa Romeo.

    “With its technological solutions derived directly from Formula 1, the Alfa Romeo 4C creates an infusion of body and machine, an extension of its driver’s soul that is ready, capable and willing to respond and deliver.”, he added.

    The US-Spec model is slightly different, because Alfa Romeo had to add some aluminum enforcements to the carbon fiber monocoque as well as a new fuel system and modified substructures for impact absorption. The result is additional 155 kg (342 lbs).

    The engine is the well-known 1.8 liter turbocharged petrol with 240HP (177 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a dual-clutch transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 258 km/h (160 mph). It will average 6.8 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 157 g/km. However, the additional weight will harm the figures, so the expected acceleration is around 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h and a fuel consumption of around 8.0 liters / 100 km (29.4 mpg US).

    The Italian manufacturer is going to offer a limited-series Launch Edition of 4C, which is expected to reach the dealerships this summer. The price is a bit higher ($68,400), but the 4C Launch Edition is going to offer a lot more – bi-xenon headlights with LED DRL, carbon fiber rear spoiler and mirror caps and painted brake calipers.

    There is also a set of new wheels – 18” at the front and 19” at the rear, a racing exhaust system and carbon fiber interior trim. Other highlights include a race-spec suspension with front- and rear-sway bars and shock absorbers.

    Source: Chrysler

  • 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C – US Price

    2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

    2015 Alfa Romeo 4C US-Spec will be offered at the American market with pricing starting from $53,900 (excluding delivery tax). The Italian manufacturer will also offer the Launch Edition, which is limited to 500 units and a price tag of $69,695.The 4C US-Spec is considerably more than its European sibling, which weighs just 895 kg (1,973 lbs).

    The US version has a dry weight of 1,050 kg (2,314 lbs). The reason is because for the US-spec model is used stronger carbon fiber tub and some additional safety equipment in order the car to comply with the regulations.Alfa Romeo 4C is powered by a 1.8 liter turbocharged petrol with 240HP (177 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.

    The engine is connected to a dual-clutch transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 258 km/h (160 mph). It will average 6.8 liters / 100 km (41.5 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 157 g/km. However, the additional weight will harm the figures, so the expected acceleration is around 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h and a fuel consumption of around 8.0 liters / 100 km (29.4 mpg US).

    2015 Alfa Romeo 4C will be offered across 86 dealership in the United States and Canada. First deliveries will commence in the following months. This will mark the returning of Alfa Romeo in the US after a 20-year absence.