Tag: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

  • Alfa Romeo 4C To Debut In Geneva

    Alfa-Romeo-4C-THUMBAlfa Romeo 4C will make an official debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show showing-off its assets and positive qualitative. It is a mid-engined rear-wheel drive coupé with two bucket seats which means that it truly represents a sports car.

    Of course, it will deliver to the lucky customers great performance in Italian style and technical excellence. Alfa Romeo 4C was initially introduced as a concept back in 2011 in Geneva

    As a matter of fact, the “4C” acronym draws its inspiration from the brand’s glorious past: it refers to Alfa Romeo’s great sporting tradition: the acronyms 8C and 6C in the 1930s and 1940s distinguished cars – both racing and road – fitted with the powerful “eight cylinders” and the innovative “six cylinders”.

    In the current Alfa Romeo 4C are utilized technologies and materials derived from super sports cars: carbon fibre, aluminium, rear-wheel drive, as well as updated technologies from the latest standard models from Alfa Romeo.

    The new 1750 Turbo Petrol all-aluminium engine with direct injection, the sophisticated Alfa TCT twin dry clutch transmission and the Alfa DNA selector with the unprecedented Race mode are pure instance for this.

    In terms of design, the 4C follows the concept model and exudes compact size, dynamism and agility. On the other hand the interior is full of essential materials contributing for maximum driving satisfaction. What immediately stands out is the carbon fibre used to make the central cell.

    Due to its compact dimensions, the 4C has 2 bucket seats. In details, the model is just under 4 metres long, 200 cm wide, 118 cm high and has a wheelbase of less than 2.4 metres. But not only the dimensions emphasise the compact size of the car but also accentuate its agility.

    Furthermore, the car is equipped with four cylinder 1750 Turbo Petrol engine. The latter includes an innovative aluminium block and specific intake and exhaust systems which have been enhanced in order to improve the sports appeal of the car.

    Additionally, the unit includes cutting-edge technical solutions including direct fuel injection, dual continuous variable valve timing, a turbocharger and a revolutionary scavenging control system.

    The engine is mated to an Alfa TCT automatic twin dry clutch transmission, which is a genuine benchmark in its segment due to its low weight and extreme speed of activation. The gears can also be changed in sequential mode with the help of the shift paddles located behind the steering wheel.

    What’s more, an innovation introduced here is the new Alfa DNA selector which not only includes three standard settings- Dynamic, Natural and All Weather – but also a fourth one: Race, which enhances the driving experience.

    Source: Alfa Romeo

  • Alfa Romeo 4C and 1933 6C at the Villa D’este

    Alfa-Romeo-4C-Concept-thumbLast weekend, the Concorso di Eleganza aesthetic competition was held at the Villa d’Este in Italy. No doubt, one can’t spell aesthetic without Alfa Romeo. The rather delicious 4C Concept won the “Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes”. Since at the event, the spotlight also falls on classic cars, a 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS also took home some prominent prizes.

    But first, make way for the unborn – The Alfa Romeo 4C. Conceived trough the company’s expertise that is reality within the 8C Competizione and 8C Spider. In fact, the concept shares their rear axle entirely. The main idea is to perfect a true racing spirit that bares Italian genes and technical excellence in a single form – a RWD Coupe with two seats and a mid-mounted engine. In length, the 4C is around four meters with the wheel base accounting for no more than 2.4 meters out of them.

    Underneath the shell, there’s a 1750 liter (symbolic) straight four engine that brings about 200 bhp. All the while, the curb weight doesn’t exceed more than 850 kg despite the technically advanced 6-speed dual dry clutch transmission operated by paddle shifters.

    Alfa Romeo 4C Concept
    Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

    As for the C6 that was on display – a uniquely rare 1933 model which is no stranger to previous Villa d’Este exhibitions. It has a six-cylinder, in-line 1752-liter engine and pages of history left in its trails.

    Source: Alfa Romeo

  • Alfa 4C Concept

    Alfa Romeo 4C Concept will be also presented at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt next month. It now boasts fluid metal exterior colour that dynamically enhances the smooth lines of the car.

    4C Concept has a total weight of 850 kilos and a power unit with more than 200BHP, which means less than 4kg per HP, not bad at all.

    The Alfa 4C Concept uses technology and materials derived from the 8C Competizione – carbon, aluminium, rear-wheel drive – and technology from Alfa Romeo models currently on sale: the 1750 turbo petrol engine with direct injection, the ALFA TCT twin dry clutch transmission; and all the best of Alfa’s DNA technology, obviously including the Alfa DNA dynamic control selector.

    Other cars on display will be – Giulietta and MiTo.

    The Giulietta is equipped with the next generation ALFA TCT twin dual dry clutch semi-automatic transmission. This innovative transmission ensures greater driving comfort and a sportier feel than conventional automatic gearboxes, combined with improved efficiency and lower fuel consumption levels. The ALFA TCT transmission will be available with a choice of two engines : the 1.4 TB MultiAir 170BHP engine and the 2.0 JTDM-2 170BHP diesel engine.

    The MiTo will showcase two new engines – a revolutionary 0.9 TwinAir TB 85bhp and a new 1.3 JTDM 85bhp .  The award winning TwinAir engine developed by Fiat Powertrain, develops 85 bhp at 5,500 rpm and torque of 145Nm at 2,000 rpm. By using the Start&Stop device and the smart alternator, the MiTo Twin Air engine has the lowest value of CO2 emissions with petrol engines in its class : 98g/km.

    Alfa 4C Concept RearSide
    Alfa 4C Concept RearSide

    Source: Alfa Romeo

  • Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

    Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is the newest study super ride by the renowned Italian automaker, which public unveil took place at the Geneva International Motor Show. (more…)