The Alfa Romeo 4C Thread

The Car Gods Have Graced This One-Off Custom Alfa-Romeo 4C With Incredible Good Looks

An Italian design house has taken an already-gorgeous Alfa Romeo 4c and somehow turned it into something significantly prettier called the Alfa Romeo Mole Costruzione Artigianale 001. If you prefer your jaw to remain bruise-less, right about now would be a good time to place some soft pillows on the floor.

I can’t say I know a whole lot about the Mole Costruzione Artigianale 001, other than what’s on the custom car brand Mole Automobiles’ website. That site shows specs that match those of a bone-stock Alfa Romeo 4C, and which says (translated from Italian) that the car is a “One-off on 4C base, reinterpreted maintaining the style of Alfa, but with DNA Mole.”

Every angle of the Alfa Romeo Mole Costruzione Artigianale 001—designed and built by Umberto Polermo Design in cooperation with Adler Group—eschews the regular 4C’s elegant beauty for a more aggressive, in-your-face look, with the rear having “louvers” on the window, aggressive dark taillights and quad exhaust, and the front fascia getting reworked completely.

The dark, wide headlights which site far outboard and inside aero ducts, make the car look menacing, as do the large, wide lower grille openings and the tall, upright grille.

Even the interior is custom, with a very Italian brown leather mixed with black leather and what looks like aluminum accents.

The thing just looks incredible from every angle, and somehow achieves something I thought was impossible: It makes the regular 4C look a bit bland.

https://jalopnik.com/the-car-gods-have-graced-this-one-off-custom-alfa-romeo-1826672696

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SA tuner hikes Alfa Romeo 4C’s output to a claimed 388 kW!

South African tuner RGMotorsport says it has hiked the peak power output of a client’s Alfa Romeo 4C from the standard 177 kW to a whopping claimed 388 kW.

The Randburg-based firm says the 4C coupé now features a “radically uprated” version of the turbocharged 1,7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, churning out 388 kW at 6 500 r/min and maximum torque of 610 N.m (up from the stock 350 N.m). No word on exactly what effect these new outputs have on the standard claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds.

RGM’s upgrades included the addition of Arrow Rods and Omega Pistons, a gas-flowed ported cylinder head and a carbon-fibre cold air intake system. The compression ratio of the engine has also been increased, while a larger Garrett GTX28/71R ceramic ball bearing turbocharger on a custom ceramic-coated turbo manifold has been added (with maximum boost hiked from the standard 1,45 bar to 2,45 bar). A water-methanol injection system is also part of the upgrade, while the transmission gains an oil cooler and an uprated Alfaworks clutch.

RGM says that since the owner plans on using the Alfa on the track, “measures have been put in place to prevent oil surge” during hard cornering. The widened alloy wheels are wrapped in Toyo 888 tyres (265/30/19 rear and 225/40/18 front), while the braking system has been upgraded with high-performance discs, pads and brake fluid. Furthermore, the suspension has been lowered using KW Variant Three dampers with a range of adjustments.

“This was much more than a bolt-on. In fact, we scoured the planet and carried out extensive research to find the very best components to build this engine. The internals are upgraded in every area – as one would expect of an engine designed to cope with twice the factory output,” said RGMotorsport founder, Rob Green.

“When we first took a close look at the 4C we felt that it had the makings of a ‘mini-supercar’ and set out to turn it into one. But the reality is that there isn’t anything ‘mini’ about it anymore – this is now an authentic, red-blooded Italian supercar.”

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/sa-tuner-hikes-alfa-romeo-4cs-output-to-a-claimed-388-kw/

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RGMotorsport-tuned Alfa 4C cranks out 388kW!

Alfa Romeo’s 4C is everything a Italian sports-car should be: it’s gorgeous to the point of pornography, distinctive enough that nobody will ever mistake it for a Porsche, handles like it’s on rails and steers like a kart.

What it’s not however, is a killer street car. In the right hands a well-tuned hot hatch will smoke it, light to light, and any two-door Porsche will spank it on a track day. So the owner of this particular 4C sat down with the petrolheads at RGM Motorsport and planned a serious upgrade for the little cutie from Turin - a proper, old-school engine build.

Never mind ‘chipping and piping and upping the boost’, they did it the old-fashioned way, tearing the engine down to the last nut and bolt, and rebuilding it from the ground up with every performance upgrade thay could think of and a few you won’t. They started with Omega pistons on Arrow conrods, upping the compression ratio from the standard 9.25:1 to 10:1, gas-flowed and ported the cylinder head, bolted on a custom made carbon-fibre cold air intake system.

A bigger-than-standard Garrett GTX28/71R ceramic ball bearing turbo on a custom ceramic-coated turbo manifold amps up maximum boost from 1.45 to 2.45 bar. And the extra plumbing, Cyril, feeds the water-methanol injection system - yes, it’s old-school (it was first used in aircraft nearly 80 years ago) but as a source of chemical supercharging it’s hard to beat. Because Alfas are built to go round corners, oil surge would become an issue on track days, so an electronically-controlled and rev-dependent pump forces oil into the sump under high lateral-G conditions.

The result? Power at the flywheel has gone from 177kW to a howling 388kW (more than double!) at 6500 revs and peak torque is up from the standard 350 to 610Nm. We’ll save you the calculation: that’s a 74.3 percent improvement. So, to help the standard transmission keep its cool, they fitted an Alfaworks Kevlar/sintered copper button clutch and a gearbox oil cooler as well.

Running gear upgrades are far less radical but just as comprehensive: ride height has been lowered and roadholding improved by fully-adjustable KW Variant Three dampers all round, braking is entrusted to stock callipers (with upgraded hydraulic fluid and high-performance brake-pads) clamping down on RGM-Vari hook-slotted and heat-treated discs, and the widened rims now wear super-sticky 225/40-18 front and 265/30-19 rear Toyo 888 tyres.

The car’s performance capabilities will be left to the owner to explore; suffice it to say that this particular Alfa 4C won’t back down for any hot hatch you’re likely to see on the road. And not many Porsches either.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/rgmotorsport-tuned-alfa-4c-cranks-out-388kw-15457901
 
yup, did a few breakfast runs with that black 4C. Incredible pace and it goes like a proper supercar.
 
Alfa Romeo 4C Coupé to be killed off (but Spider will live on)

A fresh report out of the United States suggests that Alfa Romeo will kill off its 4C Coupé in the very near future, although the 4C Spider will apparently live on.

According to Motor Authority, the surviving Spider version of the sportscar will be a little more expensive than before.

Danny Pritt, who is the product manager for the 4C, told the US publication that the coupé would be discontinued “after the 2018 model year”. As the report points out, the Italian automaker has already confirmed plans to build a Giulia-based coupé bearing to the GTV badge, which would likely step into the breach.

Changes to the 4C Spider, according to the report, will include the addition of a reversing camera (now mandatory on new vehicles in the US) and the scrapping of the so-called “Track Package” offered in the States.

Late in 2017, Alfa Romeo’s engineering chief said that the automaker had plans to thoroughly revise the 4C, with a new engine even under consideration. For now at least, those plans appear to be on ice.

In South Africa, the 4C Coupé is currently priced at R1 173 900, while the 4C Spider comes in at R1 352 900.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/alfa-romeo-4c-coupe-to-be-killed-off-but-the-spider-will-live-on/
 
Alfa Romeo 4C coupé to be axed

Facelifted 4C is coming next year, but will continue only as a convertible

The Alfa Romeo 4C coupé will be discontinued, although the convertible will live on into 2019.

According to Jalopnik, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has confirmed the axing of the model, leaving Alfa Romeo without a coupé offering until the GTV returns before 2022.

The 4C, as a convertible, will be facelifted after five years on sale, with a reveal expected to take place before the end of the year and sales commencing early next year.

Alfa and Maserati engineering boss Roberto Fedeli confirmed to Autocar last year that revised suspension and steering would lead upgrades to improve the 4C’s on-road manners, while a new engine is also possible.

It’s likely that the 4C coupé has been terminated due to slow sales; the sports car market in Europe is unstable and the ageing 4C is not the class leader. Even the market-leading Audi TT shifted only 5520 units between January and May.

Elsewhere, Alfa is strengthening its sports car efforts. The new GTV will get a Quadrifoglio variant and expected cooking versions, while the 8C will return as a 700bhp-plus hybrid four-wheel-drive supercar capable of a 0-62mph sprint of less than three seconds.

An Alfa UK spokesman has yet to confirm whether the 4C coupé's demise will affect right-hand drive markets. Given the already low volume, however, the car is unlikely to continue in right-hand drive.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/alfa-romeo-4c-coupé-be-axed

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Say hello to Pogea Racing’s Alfa Romeo 4C ‘Green Arrow’

Pogea Racing is well known for taking Fiat and Alfa Romeo products to the extreme, both in terms of design and performance. Its latest effort, based on the Alfa Romeo 4C and dubbed the Green Arrow, is yet another example. The special 4C boasts green metallic paint from an Aston Martin Vantage and leather upholstery from a Lamborghini.

The multilayer paint-job is applied over carbon-fibre body panels, including redesigned front and rear bumpers with pretty aggressive design elements. For added protection, the body has been finished in a coat of Glasurit ultra scratch-proof covering. The engine decklid has also been replaced, with Pogea adding a scoop and cooling vents (which seemingly sacrifice rear visibility).

In addition, the firm has added a set of 18-inch front and 19-inch rear XCUT forged alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin rubber. The Pogea-fettled KW suspension, meanwhile, provides added stance and ostensibly improved handling.

The Green Arrow’s turbocharged 1,75-litre four-cylinder engine has been pushed to deliver 248 kW and 465 N.m of torque (up from the standard 177 kW and 350 N.m) thanks to a spot of in-house chip tuning.

Plenty of custom work has been performed in the cabin as well. Here you’ll notice the aforementioned Lamborghini-sourced green leather seats and door upholstery, while Alcantara has been used to finish the steering wheel. Pogea Racing floor mats with green contrast stitching are fitted for that final touch…

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/say-hello-to-pogea-racings-alfa-romeo-4c-green-arrow/

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Tuner unveils lighter, more powerful Alfa Romeo 4C ‘Zeus’

Remember that extreme Alfa Romeo 4C “Green Arrow” Pogea Racing revealed in August 2018? Well, the German firm has now upped the ante, lifting the wraps off its latest 4C-based project. Dubbed “Zeus”, this modified version is lighter and more powerful than before, and will be offered in limited numbers.

The 4C’s 1,75-litre turbopetrol engine has been equipped with the tuner’s “third expansion stage” performance upgrade, which include modifications to the turbochargers, high-pressure pump and injectors. Ceramic clutch discs and a Monster exhaust system have been added, too.

The uprated four-cylinder produces a whopping 258 kW and 458 N.m of torque (up from the standard 177 kW and 350 N.m). Pogea has also increased the power-to-weight ratio; thanks to extensive use of carbon-fibre, the Coupé now weighs 100 kg less. The Friedrichshafen-based company claims a 0-100 km/h time of 3,4 seconds (1,43 seconds quicker than the standard model) and a top speed of 304 km/h.

Pogea’s V23 coilover suspension by KW has been fitted and allows the 4C to be lowered by up to 50 mm. The 18-inch alloys up front and 19-inch items at the rear are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber (225/40 fore and 265/35 aft).

New exterior features include a revised front apron, replete with an extended splitter, and redesigned side skirts. At the rear, a “scoop” structure replaces the rear window to optimise air flow to the engine compartment. An updated rear apron and diffuser add to the car’s dynamic looks.

The cabin can be trimmed in Alcantara or two-tone, blue-and-orange leather. A new sport steering wheel and sports seats, with increased lateral support, can are found inside.

Three of the 10 units have already been sold, with each costing €50 100 (around R790 000 in our money) on top of the standard car’s (in coupé guise) list price (which here in South Africa is R1 173 900)…

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/tuner-unveils-lighter-more-powerful-alfa-romeo-4c-zeus/

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This Could Have Been The Alfa Romeo 4C Quadrifoglio

When car manufacturers release a sports or supercar, it is usually followed by a hot, lightweight performance version of some sort. Back in 2013 we were very much looking forward to the prospect of a hot Alfa Romeo 4C Quadrifoglio when it was launched but, alas, nothing seems to have come from that 6 years down the line. It does seem, however, that the engineers at Alfa did at least experiment with the idea…

A video has recently emerged when a man was lucky enough to go and visit Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (the company that owns Alfa Romeo) Heritage HUB, where some the groups’ classic and concept vehicles are stored. Among this treasure trove were not one, but two 4C QVs. This clearly indicates that an even more spritely version of the 4C was definitely a consideration.

On the cars, we can see an additional front carbon splitter, a more aggressive rear diffuser as well as an adjustable carbon wing at the back. On the bonnet, we can see more openings on the bonnet for cooling, as well as on the front fenders, presumably to reduce air pressure in the wheel arches. Then, of course, you have the two items which give these two cars away as 4C Quadrifoglio prototypes, which are the four-leaf clover badges on the front fenders.

According to an Alfa Romeo’s spokesperson, “The 4C vehicles pictured inside the new FCA Heritage HUB are simply an exercise in style done by the Alfa Romeo design team at Centro Stile in Turin, Italy. While they appear to be Quadrifoglio editions, they have the same powertrain as a normal 4C and were only meant to showcase what a possible, more aggressive version of the 4C would look like. Simply put, they were never meant to enter production as they were only an exercise in design.”

https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/04/this-could-have-been-the-alfa-romeo-4c-quadrifoglio.html


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They were on special, R750k for a brand new 4C. And these 4C were kept in FCA SA warehouse, and apparently, no one knows about them...o_Oo_O
 
How did Alfa’s 4C outsell Ford’s Mustang last month?

The story of Alfa Romeo in South Africa is not often a happy one. Gloriously loyal customers, yes, but there aren’t many of them.

Despite Alfa Romeo effectively being in sales ICU for the last few years locally, June saw an amazing turnaround in fortunes for the Italian brand.

Alfa Romeo sales were up 146% month on month, as the brand registered 32 new cars. For Alfa, that’s a lot.

Unpack the model matrix of those sales, and Alfa’s achievement becomes even more amazing. No less than 26 Alfa 4Cs were registered in June. That means that Alfa Romeo outsold Ford’s Mustang in the two-door performance car market. The latter only sold 7 units

It outsold the new BMW Z4 too (12 units).

The 4C has been in production since 2013 and although its carbon-fibre chassis and extremely low kerb weight give it the attributes of an unrivalled driver’s car, they haven’t ever been volume sellers. Not globally, and certainly not in South Africa.

https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_...-4c-outsell-fords-mustang-last-month-20190723
 
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