Official: Alfa Romeo 4C - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Matador · 03-01-2011, 07:24 AM

Gorgeous car. Sex personified imo

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The beauty of Alfa Romeo is that it embodies the same sort of Italian flair as Ferrari and Maserati, but in a smaller, more accessible package. Unfortunately, their current range doesn't offer the same level of excitement. (Well, the 8C Competizione did, but then it was hardly any more affordable than its Modenese counterparts.) Enter the Alfa 4C.

Smaller than the 8C it essentially succeeds, the 4C doesn't shed the excitement factor, just concentrates it into a more compact shape. In fact, at less than eight feet long, it doesn't get much more concentrated than this. Or much lighter: carbon fiber and aluminum construction helps keep the weight down to below 850 kilograms (1873 lbs). The 1750cc, direct-injection turbo four from the Giulietta QV mounted amidship drives just over 200 horsepower via Alfa's TCT dual-clutch transmission to the rear wheels for a 0-60 time in the fours; and speed being relative to size, we bet it would be one heck of a ride along the way.

The best part? Alfa is currently evaluating production possibilities for the 4C, which could finally lead the company's long-awaited return to the North American market. That, and the simply awesome matte red paint scheme in which the show car was unveiled here in Geneva.

More pics at the Source [Autoblog]

Wonder what price this could come in at? I'd buy one if it cost around $30-$40k

BoostJunkie · 03-01-2011, 07:32 AM

The wheels look like giant flowers, the chick looks like my ex wife..... Or could be.... Oh yeah

70NYD · 03-01-2011, 07:36 AM

DROOOL
i love alfas
i miss good looking alfas

8c being the exception ofcourse, whereas the brera while it was awesome little car it was after all a 3 door wagon (civic :p)
lets hope it gives the 86 some competition and drive to make both cars better (hell i might even buy it over the 86 if the price isnt too outrageous)
and DAMN its SEXY (the gurls are 2

)

4agze · 03-01-2011, 10:13 AM

Is it a mid engine? Looks like a lotus exige s but insted of a supercharger its a turbo

Franisco · 08-09-2011, 06:31 PM

Was confirmed this week that Alfa is coming back to the US next year. Ignoring that their relaunch over here is as mobile as the GT5 launch was, the good news is they're bringing the 4C. 1900 lbs, 200+ hp, 6-speed, MR..only problem is the price tag

Laika · 08-09-2011, 06:50 PM

$60k for a car with a 1.75L engine....

Not to say that Lotus didn't do something similar and I'm definitely not saying that this is slow in any way. I hope it sells well. I have a soft spot for Alfa's....as any automotive enthusiast probably does so I'm still excited.

bofa · 08-09-2011, 07:01 PM

I don't think it will do well - but we'll see.

Matador · 08-09-2011, 07:24 PM

Similar price as the Elise/Exige. It will do just fine... if it's not notorious for breaking down.

fatoni · 08-09-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Similar price as the Elise/Exige. It will do just fine... if it's not notorious for breaking down.

the exige and elise arent doing just fine so why would the alfa? in fact, they arent even importing the elise or exige to the states anymore. basically everyone who wants a sub 2k lb car already has one. this is why lotus is changing the whole entire build philosophy. it is going to be a gorgeous car and if the funds permit, i would at least cross chop that to some of my other choices

Marrk · 08-14-2011, 03:21 PM

The Alfa Romeo 4C is featured on the cover of _Car_ magazine (August 2011).

Engine: Turbocharged, direct-injection 1750cc. 232 hp/251 torq.
Vehicle Weight: 850 kg.

It can be done, sports fans. It could even have been done with an N/A engine, if they had set their minds to it.

Ryephile · 08-14-2011, 03:26 PM

Uh huh, sure. *rolls eyes* I'll believe it when I see it.

It's great that manufacturers can claim anything they want for power and weight of a concept car that almost never back it up. I think the non-stop train of concepts for the FT-86 has now jaded me to the point that I trust no concept car to represent future reality.

Dimman · 08-14-2011, 03:32 PM

Ahem...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1602

10 threads down, same exact title, not even buried pages deep...

Neutral_Eyes · 08-14-2011, 03:43 PM

If only it weren't $70k.

Marrk · 08-14-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimman

Ahem...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1602

10 threads down, same exact title, not even buried pages deep...

Yeah, yeah.

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03-01-2011, 07:32 AM	#2
BoostJunkie RaggedEdge Autosports Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 97 APU Supra Location: Houston Posts: 872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The wheels look like giant flowers, the chick looks like my ex wife..... Or could be.... Oh yeah __________________ Red JZA80 APU Supra 800whp White 07 Turbo Si 411whp RIP

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70NYD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Drives: RX8 S1 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 1,396 Thanks: 49 Thanked 50 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DROOOL i love alfas i miss good looking alfas 8c being the exception ofcourse, whereas the brera while it was awesome little car it was after all a 3 door wagon (civic :p) lets hope it gives the 86 some competition and drive to make both cars better (hell i might even buy it over the 86 if the price isnt too outrageous) and DAMN its SEXY (the gurls are 2 ) __________________

08-09-2011, 06:50 PM	#6
Laika When In Doubt... Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Slowww Location: PA215 Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 1,023 Thanked 752 Times in 412 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$60k for a car with a 1.75L engine.... Not to say that Lotus didn't do something similar and I'm definitely not saying that this is slow in any way. I hope it sells well. I have a soft spot for Alfa's....as any automotive enthusiast probably does so I'm still excited. __________________ Join the Galaxy Blue Silica BRZ registry below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...2c&usp=sharing

08-09-2011, 07:01 PM	#7
bofa Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Ms. Daisy Location: Dog house Posts: 645 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't think it will do well - but we'll see. __________________ BRZ before hoes

08-14-2011, 03:21 PM	#10
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alfa Romeo 4C The Alfa Romeo 4C is featured on the cover of _Car_ magazine (August 2011). Engine: Turbocharged, direct-injection 1750cc. 232 hp/251 torq. Vehicle Weight: 850 kg. It can be done, sports fans. It could even have been done with an N/A engine, if they had set their minds to it.

08-14-2011, 03:26 PM	#11
Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Uh huh, sure. rolls eyes I'll believe it when I see it. It's great that manufacturers can claim anything they want for power and weight of a concept car that almost never back it up. I think the non-stop train of concepts for the FT-86 has now jaded me to the point that I trust no concept car to represent future reality. __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

08-14-2011, 03:43 PM	#13
Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If only it weren't $70k.

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