I was shocked to learn that Alfa once dominated the track (even Enzo Ferrari started his racing career with the company) because the company seemed to be nonexistent… until now. Alfa Romero ditched the underdog title by unveiling the 4c. The 4c breaks the mold by coming onto the scene with a bang. Not only bringing new life to the brand but proving to its’ competitors that it has teeth. After chasing Porsche’s and a Lambo, I see this car is on another level. They don’t call it a baby supercar for nothing.

I had 4 hours to drive an Alfa Romero 4c. I was given the freedom to choose my location and speed so I did what anybody else would - I DROVE IT LIKE I STOLE IT!
I opted for the whole experience. Starting in Hollywood, through LA traffic, towards Mt. Wilson. While in the city it caught the attention of everyone… and I do mean everyone. The clean curves boasts the appearance of a multiple 6-figure exotic. While in traffic it gave the impression of a cheetah tethered behind a meat store. But in Angeles Crest Highway is where it’s true personality came out.

Whether it was the 77 mph turns, tight hairpins or gunning down the freeway at 116 mph - the 4c maintained its composure throughout every speed and driving situation. The wide wheel base offers a planted feel and the 38%-62% rear bias weight distribution allows the tail to whip around when cornering at high speeds.

The 4c is fitted with a carbon fiber tub weighing under 250 lbs, my concern was that it’ll give flex and bend on turns. But the exact opposite was the case! The chassis felt very solid and contributed to reducing frame vibrations from uneven road surfaces. The carbon fiber proved to be 20% lighter than steel and better than aluminum.

The 4c doesn’t come equipped with manual transmission. The only option is the dual clutch 6-speed automatic transmission. I’ll admit I wasn’t a fan with the idea but that changed immediately while driving it. In manual mode it shifts in 130 milliseconds. Read that last sentence again. I didn’t think I’d be so engaged driving an automatic.

To conclude the Alfa Romero 4c is a beast of a car. My favorite part is that most of the power is in the lower revs: 258 tq @ 2,200 rpm; 237 hp @ 6,000 rpm. It flies out the gate like a bat out of hell and corners like it’s on tracks. It may lack in features and cargo space but we know you aren’t buying the car for that.

This excerpt is from my blog post: https://www.getsetgocarreviews.com/bl...

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