Off topic kinda..

93097004xx · 09:12 AM

Wow didn’t think there was any new sports car currently on the market barring a ferrari or 918 I’d really be excited about then I saw this today!and it’s relatively inexpensive!! It’s Italian too!!

This is a alfa romeo 4C

I figured Id post this here as I know some are looking for a new track toy..

Apparently they only sold 20 of these in the nation last month! RARE!

Super rare and desirable sports car weighs 2400 lbs does 0-60 in 4.5 secs has 240 hp!!

These are made by the maserati factory and are a FULL carbon fiber monocoque.

I’m just saying this was never on my radar and had totally gave up on modern sports cars. This is just beyond cool. It’s Italian too!!

aschen · 05-23-2018, 09:25 AM

Best looking car on the road if you ask me, but let down by its engine and slow flappy paddle gearbox.

I think a certain lightweight coupe made by turnip farmers in Hethal is a better car of the same type (exige). However you will have to buy used as I think around 2011 was the last year for a USDM version

93097004xx · 05-23-2018, 09:30 AM

I’ll take a italian sports car especially a alfa romeo over a english sports car any day lol

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I agree, beautiful car, i've seen a couple in person and they have very nice lines and proportions. But for practicality, i'd prefer the Quadrifigillio or whatever the F they call the sedan.

aschen · 05-23-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 93097004xx

I’ll take a italian sports car especially a alfa romeo over a english sports car any day lol

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Nothing screams Italian passion like an automated transmission that takes an hour to shift or a motor suitable for a minivan, at least its not German though.

93097004xx · 05-23-2018, 10:53 AM

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Nothing screams Italian passion like an automated transmission that takes an hour to shift or a motor suitable for a minivan, at least its not German though.

I seriously doubt this F1 derived transmission takes a hour to shift?

This engine is a turbocharged 4 cylinder.

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aschen · 05-23-2018, 11:00 AM

The drivetrain of the car do not live up to the sporting intentions of the rest of the car, review after review have pointed it out. The transmission is slow to react and the turbo is tuned for mid band

for example:

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/alfa-romeo-4c-vs-lotus-exige/29651

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/alfa-romeo/4c

93097004xx · 05-23-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by aschen

The drivetrain of the car do not live up to the sporting intentions of the rest of the car, review after review have pointed it out. The transmission is slow to react and the turbo is tuned for mid band

for example:

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/alfa-romeo-4c-vs-lotus-exige/29651

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/alfa-romeo/4c

Just shows how much bad information is out there on the net..

This sports car is very very good.. One of the best right now.. Light weight supercar!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySvb44ucuIE&app=desktop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnuNv77rB0Q&app=desktop

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Mocker · 05-23-2018, 12:25 PM

Door jambs look super-clean, so I like it! Who cares about the running gear!?!?!

full quack · 05-23-2018, 04:25 PM

Hummmm. reviews I've read {at least 4}, most claim the car to be very capable on the track, but downright miserable on the street.
The words like sadistic, lethargic clutch engagement from a stop-to-start, very poor seats
& drivers seating position, fixed position passenger seat, cowl/ windscreen shake, hard steering effort, moves around over bumps and expansion joints.

I guess it depends on your intended usage or how masochistic you tend to be....to each their own.

Mark

Rawknees'Turbo · 05-23-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mocker

Door jambs look super-clean, so I like it! Who cares about the running gear!?!?!

Oh man!

I christen thee the King of Sling, for today!

Jeff NJ · 05-23-2018, 08:48 PM

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Oh man!

I christen thee the King of Sling, for today!

Yes, that was so subtle I missed it the first time I read it. Or maybe I'm just a bit slow today...

Sling king for the day!

Mocker · 05-23-2018, 09:03 PM

In all honesty, it looks like a fun track car, à la Lotus Elise. But not a fun car around town, or even as a high-speed road car.

Horses for courses, but I like a car I can drive a couple hundred miles on a long weekend road trip in relative comfort. Relative.

patina · 05-24-2018, 10:45 AM

they are really cool until you drive one

roughest riding sports car i've ever driven... and i've driven some heavily modified stuff

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I’ll take a italian sports car especially a alfa romeo over a english sports car any day lol

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I certainly wouldn't PARTICULARLY an Alfa or Fiat over a Lotus.

I've been sorta kinda looking around for a good Exige myself, if I see an exceptional deal I'll snap up in a heartbeat.

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Why is this thread here? Anyone care if it disappeared?

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