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It's an oft-quoted Top Gear truism that you're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa.
Happily, the new 4C concept - the compact supercar that wowed us all at Geneva last month - makes considering future Alfa ownership almost mandatory.
To remind you: it measures just four metres long - the same length as a Mito - and houses the Giulietta's 200bhp 1.7-litre turbocharged petrol engine mounted in the middle, powering the rear wheels. Alfa reckons it'll hit 62mph in under five and rock on to over 155mph.
The whole body is said to weigh no more than 850kg, which is slightly heavier than a mosquito, and uses the composite chassis and tub from KTM's X-Bow. It's a mid-engined, two-seat lightweight Alfa sports car with looks to pillage and kill for and - hopefully - engaging dynamics. And it's mooted to cost around £38,000.
We'll keep an eye on the 4C's progress, but in the meantime enjoy this just-released time-lapse video of the concept being built:
Video: the making of the Alfa 4C Concept
How our favourite car of the Geneva motor show came to life
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midgetpower commented on this article
at 01:17 pm on 20 April 2011
I love this car! it's really beautiful!!
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faria3470 commented on this article
at 01:23 pm on 20 April 2011
i remember the days were alfa had a manly and agressive look, now a days they are starting to become a little bit to doll and girly. it looks good anyway
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kirk_lazarus commented on this article
at 03:41 pm on 20 April 2011
love it, love it, love it! Alfa once again shows us why we love cars in the first place!
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andyginge commented on this article
at 04:11 pm on 20 April 2011
I think I know what to buy with my redundancy money next year, I just hope they make it a targa top so the roof comes off.
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at 08:03 pm on 20 April 2011
Ohhh yeah, a chick car. Nice!!
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