RE: Alfa 4C UK price announced
Discussion
This:
"Designed by Alfa Romeo engineers and manufactured at the Maserati plant in Modena, the captivating coupé with two bucket seats uses technologies and materials derived from the 8C Competizione - carbon, aluminium, rear-wheel drive - and technologies from the latest Alfa Romeo standard models currently on the market, but thoroughly developed to enhance the sports appeal of the new car to the full. This is demonstrated by the new 1750 Turbo Petrol engine with direct injection and aluminium block, the sophisticated "Alfa TCT" twin dry clutch transmission and the Alfa DNA selector with the brand-new Race mode."
This is all the info about the powerplant and transmission on the official release!
That isnt the monologue of a company that is particularly proud of what lays beneath the beautiful bodywork....
"Designed by Alfa Romeo engineers and manufactured at the Maserati plant in Modena, the captivating coupé with two bucket seats uses technologies and materials derived from the 8C Competizione - carbon, aluminium, rear-wheel drive - and technologies from the latest Alfa Romeo standard models currently on the market, but thoroughly developed to enhance the sports appeal of the new car to the full. This is demonstrated by the new 1750 Turbo Petrol engine with direct injection and aluminium block, the sophisticated "Alfa TCT" twin dry clutch transmission and the Alfa DNA selector with the brand-new Race mode."
This is all the info about the powerplant and transmission on the official release!
That isnt the monologue of a company that is particularly proud of what lays beneath the beautiful bodywork....
C1RVY said:
I love it, but not sure who will buy it.
I'm not sure who it's aimed at. Is it a track day toy?
Is it a weekend driver?
Punters in Caymans like luxury, those in Exiges like track days. I'm a fan of Alfa coupes, I've had a few, but I'm nowhere near this car. Which is a shame.
I could certainly be interested if they build a Spider version. For me a weekend toy needs a soft top. I like the style though. I'm not sure who it's aimed at. Is it a track day toy?
Is it a weekend driver?
Punters in Caymans like luxury, those in Exiges like track days. I'm a fan of Alfa coupes, I've had a few, but I'm nowhere near this car. Which is a shame.
annodomini2 said:
Quick review on topgear is stating gearbox issues.
Really?The gearbox is the TCT dual-clutcher, which we've previously slagged off in other cars (we're looking at you, MiTo). But here it's been tuned to suit a sports car and it slips into each gear pretty damn quickly. From what I can tell from this side of the car, there are no dramatic pauses between pulling the paddle and feeling the change (though it appears to be a touch sticky at curbside manoeuvring speeds).
I'm assuming that's the same article you read?
Beanoir said:
Oh why did they stick with those headlights...the concept car had such a better look.
According to a recent article in CAR magazine, FIAT boss Sergio Marchionne claimed it saved €4m by ditching the headlights of the concept car. It didn't elaborate further, so I'm guessing that must have been tooling costs?beautiful and a decent price lets be honest, in this world of over-priced monster minis & chelsea tractors. The fact they've gone minimal eg belt strap door handles is brilliant! That - in my opinion - is brave in this day and age. Its 'safe' to fit all electric everything (even the boot for God's sake) like audi, so imo Alfa should be commended.
The first Cayman looked poor IMHO - too dainty and effeminate. Would have chosen the Alfa over it in a heartbeat.
Now that Porsche have transformed the looks the Cayman is far more desirable to me, so much harder call.
Trouble is I suspect many cayman owners are one car households so want the car to be sporty but also comfortable with some luxuries too
Hope the Alfa goes and handles as well as the cayman as Porsche need the competition
Now that Porsche have transformed the looks the Cayman is far more desirable to me, so much harder call.
Trouble is I suspect many cayman owners are one car households so want the car to be sporty but also comfortable with some luxuries too
Hope the Alfa goes and handles as well as the cayman as Porsche need the competition
matpilch said:
buttonless steering wheel, thank god
Definitely a fact worth celebrating. However, the wheel is still an abomination. It's FAR too thick for a sports car, and the shape does not lend itself to fluid driving.
However, it's nothing that a lovely aftermarket Nardi wheel couldn't solve, and otherwise this car looks to be a cracker.
SWoll said:
annodomini2 said:
Quick review on topgear is stating gearbox issues.
Really?The gearbox is the TCT dual-clutcher, which we've previously slagged off in other cars (we're looking at you, MiTo). But here it's been tuned to suit a sports car and it slips into each gear pretty damn quickly. From what I can tell from this side of the car, there are no dramatic pauses between pulling the paddle and feeling the change (though it appears to be a touch sticky at curbside manoeuvring speeds).
I'm assuming that's the same article you read?
TG said:
We'll get back to you later with fuller impressions but so far this is what we're thinking: great chassis and steering, supple ride, great performance. It's properly quick. But its flappy paddle gearbox is a pain in the bum, the blown 1.75-litre engine is too laggy until the boost kicks in with a chirruping whooompfhh, and you have to stand on the thing to really get it moving.
A bit lukewarm. 
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