Bought the perfect sports car to complement the BRZ
 

Alfa Romeo 4C

"WHAT A CAR!!!"

Those were the words I screamed after I hit peak boost with both hands clutching the odd shaped steering wheel for dear life.

I understand why members like @Braces and @MarkR171 chose a 4C over say a //M-car or P-car.


Just like the BRZ / 86, a car cannot simply be measured by numbers. Smiles per gallon is the only metric I go by, and this little Alfa gives you plenty to overdose on.

One car is incredibly balanced, predictable, communicative, an amazing daily driver, and rewards good driving habits.

The other is a vice, criminally unique, abusive at slow speeds, constantly tries to kill you, and rewards bad behavior.


I'm lucky to have both sharing the same garage space. :thumbup:


https://i.imgur.com/5CWJWOoh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3jCyYlAh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rQgeuoOh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QisxZUsh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Q5gO7K0h.jpg

The thing that impresses me most about the 4C is the carbon tub at the price point.

Nice choice! I always liked the 4C, especially the 4C Quadrifoglio and these two custom ones:


https://carbuzz.com/news/this-is-the...-of-our-dreams

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https://www.carcrushing.com/is-this-...fa-romeo-ever/

https://www.carcrushing.com/wp-conte...C-Zender-6.jpg
https://www.carcrushing.com/wp-conte...-Zender-32.jpg
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[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpnhCkAhY4I[/ame]

https://www.italpassion.fr/wp-conten...rifoglio-2.jpg


Is it fully carbon fiber or is it carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) like on the BMW i3, or maybe CFRP wrapped in a layer of carbon fiber for looks?

I love the 4C. Made some compromises in the design that made it impractical as a dual-purpose car, but as soon as I get a daily and start stripping my BRZ for track, I plan to find one used I can pick up and have as my weekender. Driving the 4C was an experience I've yet to have replicated in any other car I've been in.

The claim is a fully carbon fiber tub, this video is pretty, but doesn't show the tub parts coming off a mold so there could be some Italian shenanigans but the close up shots definitely sure cf everywhere. Regardless, neat car, mid engined, <2500 lbs, 240hp, Italy does Lotus.

https://youtu.be/8v-i2ezKYn4

That's a beautiful looking 4C, probably the nicest one I've seen. The dark colored wheels go well with the black accents and lip spoiler. Well done.

The Quadrifoglio is a thing of beauty and Pogea Racing is one of the best tuners for the platform.

As far as the tub being CF or CFRP, I'm leaning towards the former, I know they cut out weaves to showcase the "carbon fiber-ness" on the parts that are exposed in the cabin, but it ain't Pagani levels of pretty.

Exactly. :party0030:

Not bad at all.
One question, is it true that there is no hood/bonett?

None.

In fact, to remove the front "hood" you have to undo quite a few bolts and it isn't suppose to be user serviceable.

Underneath is the brake + window washer reservoirs.
In typical Italian sensibility, you are provided two funnels to fill both without having to remove the hood. :lol:

https://scontent.fatl1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...4d&oe=5E88F3F3

It's pretty easy. :D
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBDzy2lpc_Q[/ame]

Very sexy car for sure. Sounds like they won't be making them much longer which is a shame.

My HPDE student had one of these and I got to drive it. Wow. Talk about point and go. Seriously. My student had a tremendous tendency to overdrive and the Alfa just dealt with it and obeyed every input. When I got my student to calm down the car was just hooked up. My only complaint was that I chose to drive it with the super intrusive traction control on. It wasn't my car after all. I don't know about ownership but I would defiantly rent one for a day. One of my favorite cars I have driven.

So.... Road Atlanta that bitch?

I'll just leave this right here: https://shopeurocompulsion.net/colle...u-clone-system

;) They pick up SOOOOOO much power with a tune. My student had one and I basically spent the next day on autotrader desperately trying to find one I could afford.