4C

in alfa4cinca's garage

The first time I saw the Alfa Romeo 4C in the auto trade publications in 2015, I knew I wanted it. FCA granted Alfa Romeo studios to seven FIAT dealerships between San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. I searched all of the dealerships and found my car, a fully-spec'd coupe, at the main San Diego dealership, Alfa Romeo of San Diego. Grey cars can work spectacularly, or can fail equally so, meaning I had to see it in person. The grey metallic was amazing. It is a perfect mirror to its surroundings, and shifts depending on the ambient light. I bought the car on the spot, and still remember that day as clearly as if it was yesterday. The 4C is a car you fall in love with over time, and rewards you for doing so. It is still the most unique driving experience I've had in a performance car, because of the light weight and because of the manual steering. There is nothing quite like it on the roads today. Prepreg honeycomb carbon fiber monocell SMC body panels Kevlar bucket seats Hand-built in the Maserati plant in Modena, IT Jointly developed by Alfa Romeo and Ferrari

Mods

• Spec 1755-cc turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
• Spec Single turbo with 21.75 psi boost
• Spec 237 HP
• Spec 256 lb-ft torque
• Spec 0-60 MPH in 4.1 sec, 162-MPH top speed
• Spec Race-tuned suspension
• Spec Sports exhaust (no muffler)
• Spec Manual rack/pinion steering
• Spec Double-wishbone front suspension
• Spec McPherson Strut rear suspension
• Spec Brembo 4-piston front brakes
• Spec 6-spd dual dry-clutch transmission
• Spec Alfa DNA driving modes, with Launch Control
• Spec Alfa Q2 E-differential
• Spec Pirelli P-Zero bespoke performance tires

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