What's New for the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C?

When it was introduced the Alfa Romeo 4C earned the Autobytel Buyer's Choice Award for Best Sports Car. It then when on to scoop up the Vincentric Best Value Sports Car. The newest models in coupe and convertible form promise excitement for lucky owners.

Sporty Trims & Ergonomic Features

The 4C Coupe and 4C Spider convertible come in rich leather choices. You can get yours in black with red or yellow accent stitching. A red leather has a black accent stitch. Another black leather has a tobacco-accent stitch. Special racing microfiber and leather combinations come with a rear or yellow accent. Spiders and many 4C coupes wear a leather-clad dashboard and leather-clad door panels. The 4C Coupe has sport seats made with a composite frame for durability and less weight. Shoppers may want the carbon fiber trim package which dresses the air vents, instrument panel, shift bezels, and instrument cluster surround. One reviewer calls it seductive, sexy and highly desirable. The gorgeous coupe wears a body-color or black carbon fiber roof while the convertible has a black cloth roof.

How Does The 4C Perform?

Alfa Romeo has achieved a 10.4 power-to-weight ratio. Since it weighs less than 2,500 pounds, it is built to do more with its 237 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. Top speed is 161 mph in this more affordable supercar. Drivers can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. The engine is an all-aluminum 1750 cc direct-injection, dual-intercooled turbos. The twin-clutch transmission reacts quickly to make the most out of the car's power. Rear-wheel drive adds to its racy nature. An Alfa DNA Pro Drive Mode Selector lets the driver personalize responses. An Akrapovic dual-mode exhaust lets you choose special sound for Dynamic and Race modes or quiet the car with Natural and All-weather modes. Top Gear writes that this model is the most important Alfa Romeo for an entire generation. They like the mid-engine placement, the carbon fiber chassis, and the turbo engine. U.S. News and World Report likes the car's jackrabbit handling, its responsive steering, and its remarkably quick performance.

Advances in Safety

Only Brembo brakes will do for this speedy ride. You can be sure that the car will stop on demand with this high performance braking system. Brake calipers come in silver, but you can also choose red, black or yellow. Airbags provide protection with for the driver and passenger. A special knee airbag and an energy-absorbing steering column help protect the driver. Other details include special head impact protection and passenger knee bolsters. All-speed traction controls help the car get a grip on slippery pavement.

You can see the Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe and Spider at Alfa Romeo of Scottsdale. Take one for a spin and discover the thrill of these quick cars.

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