In 2013 Alfa Romeo ended its mainstream sportscar hiatus with the introduction of the 4C coupe, a small sportscars with an ultra-stiff carbon fibre tub. The sub-1 000kg machine has all of the ingredients that make for a proper driving experience with a 177kW/350Nm 1.75-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. Performance is impressive, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 258km/h. Here are the top 4 4C articles on AutoTrader, which will provide more information on this exciting Italian machine.
1.Alfa Romeo 4C Spider…and now for something special
Back in 2016, we reviewed the beautiful Spider version of the 4C, providing you, the reader with a detailed account of what it is like to drive this low-slung Italian sportscar. “ 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds, which would probably be even faster if all the power could be directly put down through the rear wheels, as these quite often break traction on hard pullaways and even on some on-the-go acceleration bursts.”
2.Alfa Romeo 4C test drive: make sure to check these features out.
Our resident Alfa Romeo 4C expert Martin takes us through the key features of a 4C that you need to take note of when test driving one of these rare machines. “This is as raw as modern motoring can get, and it’s bound to be shocking to most pampered luxury-car buyers. But, for those who prefer visceral interaction with a thoroughbred sports machine, it just doesn’t get better than this. Just be prepared to put up with a punishing ride quality, deafening cabin noise levels, and slap-dash interior trimmings.” he said.
3.How to replace a lightbulb on an Alfa Romeo 4C
It’s safe to say that the headlights on the 4C are intimidating for the budding DIY sportscar owner. Luckily, one of our motoring experts Chad has created a fantastic tutorial that will allow you to tackle this job by yourself.
4.How to replace the car battery on an Alfa Romeo 4C
In the same vein as the DIY headlamp replacement article above, we also have a detailed walkthrough of how to replace the battery on the 4C. Despite its mid-engine layout, Lawrence has complied an excellent step-by-step guide that will make replacing this vehicle’s battery an easy task.
