Alfa Romeo 4C supercar revealed
Alfa 4C compact supercar to be unveiled in Geneva
By Bob Hume, 14th February 2013
This is the brand new Alfa Romeo 4C, which the Italian sports car manufacturer describes as a "compact mid-engined supercar" and due to be unveiled in Geneva.
True to supercar form, it is rear-driven two-seater but at less than 4 metres in length, it is around the same size a Lotus Elise.
Alfa Romeo 4C
Most of the new car's development is thanks to technology and material use derived from Alfa's Modena-built 8C Competizione.
The 4C will be powered by a 1750cc 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine, constructed entirely from aluminium and matched to twin-clutch automatic gearing.
Alfa's DNA performance selector will also include a 'race' setting. The chassis is an advanced carbon fibre monocoque.
Alfa 4C revealed
Performance figures have not yet been released but a power to weight ratio of 4kg per lb has been reported and the car should be available to buy later this year.
