A special launch edition of the Alfa Romeo 4C has been revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, and is available to order from today. Costing €60,000 (£51,600), only 1,000 examples of the launch edition will be built, with 400 of those coming to Europe.
Finished in Carrara White or Alfa Red, the launch edition gets a carbon-fibre bodykit including a boot spoiler, door mirrors and headlight clusters finished in the same material. Darker alloys and front air intakes finish off the new look. A sports exhaust and firmer suspension settings are also included.
On the inside, the two sports seats are covered in a combination of fabric, leather and Alcantara, while the Alfa Red version gets red stitching on the steering wheel, handbrake and seats.
Although the car was revealed officially a few weeks ago, it’s not until now that Alfa has revealed power and performance figures.
The engine is the same 1.75-litre four-cylinder turbo as the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, but with an extra 5bhp taking the total to 237bhp. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via Alfa’s twin-clutch TCT transmission, controlled by paddles on the steering wheel.
The 0-62mph sprint takes 4.5 seconds, while top speed is ‘more than 250kph’ (155mph). Alfa’s DNA switch, which allows you to switch between different driving modes – Dynamic, Natural and All-Weather – has also been improved with a new Race mode that also activates a G-meter on the central display.
Prices for the standard 4C are yet to be announced, but will be revealed in the coming months. First deliveries of the 4C will begin in September.
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The price of the launch car needs to come down and be near the £40k mark originally proposed. I can not see why the car pictured deserve the £50k plus price tag.
I bet you wear beige...
At 40k I'll buy one - at 50k, sadly, no.
carbon fibre tub
this car has been on motor shows too long...., it already needs a redesign ..!
I know it's made from exotic materials but I'm not sure that I'd be prepared to pay in excess of 50 grand for an Alfa, especially one with only 237bhp. I reckon a Lotus would be as much fun and probably as reliable.
Apart from it looking like a startled earless rabbit from some angles, I wouldn't like to try reversing it into a tight parking bay.
Needs one more pedal and two more cylinders. Then it would be utter perfection!
I guess this is how the Italians pronounce "Elise?" Since it looks as though there are no air exits on the hood, the radiator must be placed in the back or if in the front, the air must go under the car. Unfortunately drag would increase and downforce would decrease. It's a nice car, but pretty expensive.
The exclusivity probably adds a premium onto the car. With around 2000 being shared between N. America and Europe, you'll only see one once in a blue moon. If it drives as beautifully as it looks, £50k looks about right to me.