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As we say here on TG, you're not a true petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa. And you will want to own this, the new 4C Concept.
Unveiled as one of the stars of the Geneva motor show, the baby Alfa is a ‘compact supercar' said to represent Alfa's values of performance, Italian-ness and technical excellence. What this means is an achingly beautiful sports car with added hand gestures and instant cool.
See more pics of the Alfa Romeo 4C concept car
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.
Alfa has installed the TCT twin dry clutch transmission and dynamic control selector too, along with extensive use of carbon and aluminium like the 8C supercar. In fact, the whole body is said to weigh no more than 850kg, which is slightly heavier than a mosquito.
Sounds amazing, right? A mid-engined, two-seat lightweight Alfa sports car with looks to pillage and kill for and - hopefully - engaging dynamics. Here's the best bit: Alfa says it'll be on sale in 2012.
Yes - this thing is coming ‘atcha.
Open Car Bar
What do you think?
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JD832 commented on this article
at 12:33 pm on 01 March 2011
Alfa, if and when you return to the States, please bring this along with you.
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Topgearfan44 commented on this article
at 12:34 pm on 01 March 2011
it looks like the've made the paint out of blackboards. Theres no chance of me buying one! :L
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bgfshrcr commented on this article
at 12:53 pm on 01 March 2011
Looks like Alfa made an Elise. Gorgeous car!
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EU-niqe commented on this article
at 01:19 pm on 01 March 2011
Holy mother of god. A mid-mounted turbocharged rear-wheel drive Alfa, unleashed at the peak of their reliability and user-friendly period. What the heck else do you want in a car???
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MasiMan commented on this article
at 01:43 pm on 01 March 2011
Finally a real-wheel drive Alfa again, good news! Wonder what it will cost though with all that carbon.
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