Alfa Romeo built an absolute legend with his car. We didn't deserve it then and we don't deserve it now. It's imperfectly perfect. Flawed and flawless at the same time. Great review of a special car.
I am on my 4th Alfa 4C. I love them. Things that need to be done for a good drive: Michelin PS4S tyres (much better grip than Pirelli), Stage 1 upgrade to 280bhp (flows better), Geometry set up by @Alfaworks (reduces the pulling you felt), Quicksilver exhaust (gets rid of drone at 70mph on motorways).
Agree on tires, i sued the Michelin Cup2 and it handled so much better in my case. I live in a very hot climate with low rain so i can getaway with using the Cup2
@@DrivenPlusinteresting thing, the Spider’s interior is has far less engine noise and there’s usable rear visibility in the rear view mirror. I’m also a big fan of the Spider’s rear “nostrils” in the engine lid.
@@DrivenPlus the oddball (yet secure from break in) convertible top is a winner, BUT when stowed in the trunk, it consumes almost all cargo space. Pack light!!!
Love these. Was seriously thinking of getting one but needed rear seats. Giulia Quad won out….. I still want one 😍 The twin clutch is a dry set up too for more weight saving. If you hold the DNA toggle in D, you activate Race mode. All the dials go yellow and you get a bit more overboost and less TC
Why anyone would review a 4c without the geo shims that fix the steering I really don’t know. It changes the handling from terrible to awesome immediately. Without the mod it’s dangerous, with it, it’s magic.
For a complete and more exhaustive evaluation you should try the Alpine A110 R. With the R we have a different yardstick. In terms of technical, chassis and driving characteristics, the Alpine is in a superior category. After all, it would be enough to listen to Gordon Murray. Greetings and congratulations for the beautiful channel
Didn’t even know these existed until I saw one today. White,similar number plate 04 .(2014)Lovely looking. This particular one would seem to have mileage issues. A discrepancy of just over 44000 reduced mileage 😮according to check car details website.
Oh and another tidbit for the launch control, I believe they've got a second stage, so if you "downshift" while engaging it revs up to 6k rpms and spins the tires, but thats what I have with mine, idk if all have it
In my opinion you have to compare 4C with an A110 and Lotus Elise/Exige. But then it's not as pure as the Lotus, and not as comfy as a A110. It's a compromise where it gets the worst of both. Still a great car, but the alternatives are just better. Except for looks, the 4C looks amazing!
i Don't understand why you said , it cant be a commute ? is that to say you cant drive it everyday , why not ? is that same as having an Audi R8 to drive everyday , is wrong as well ?
Unassisted powered steering doesn’t help commuting. The ease of getting in and out and the small boot space. Obviously you can commute in it if you choose to?
Yes, it's pretty, but where are they now! Dead! Their weight savings idiocy drove them to cancelation. It has no frunk. It has no power steering and tramlines ridiculously. They went in the opposite direction of Porsche, Corvette, and even Lotus, who have brought the Emira to the party. Who cares what clarkson thought? This car failed massively! I respect Chris Harris far more than clarkson, and Harris thought they missed a great opportunity with their minimalist thinking.
Maybe they weren't the bestseller for alfa romeo but I don't think that was what they where aiming for. I do know they where around 35000 euro a few year's ago and now they are around 75 so I guess something must be right about the 4c.
Love these. Probably one of the prettiest cars of its age, and quite raw. (That’s a good thing). Interesting what you say about the gearbox, it’s the same reason I love PDK in a GT3. Mad, light or high revving cars suit a dual clutch.
