Alfa Romeo 4C facelift 2017 1.7 (240 Hp)
Alfa Romeo 4C:
The Alfa Romeo 4C is a two-seat sports car which was manufactured by Maserati and marketed by Alfa Romeo from 2013 until 2020. It was initially made only as a two-door coupé, with a two-door roadster version added in 2015. It has a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with the 4C name referring to its straight-four engine. The 4C was designed by Marco Tencone and Lorenzo Ramaciotti at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo and was the first car sold in the United States by the Italian brand since 1995....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2017 Overview:
Alfa Romeo 4C (facelift 2017). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1118 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (240 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.5 sec.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.4 L/100 km for its class.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (105 L); may require careful packing.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Spider: 2015 - 2019).
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| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
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| Model: | 4C |
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| Generation: | facelift 2017 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 (240 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2017 |
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| End of production: | 2019 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 240 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 137.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 2200-4250 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 960 A1.000 [Same engine] More details about the engine 960 A1.000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1742 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l |
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| Coolant: | 10.6 l |
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| Engine layout: | Middle, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 80.5 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.25:1 |
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| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.5 sec |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.7 kg/Hp, 214.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.2 kg/Nm, 313.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.1 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1118 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 105 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3989 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1868 mm mm [4mm more] |
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| Height: | 1183 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2380 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1639 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1604 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 859 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 750 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 114 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.10 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 305x28 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 292x22 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/45 R17; 205/40 R18 |
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| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7J x 18 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
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Behind the wheel of the Alfa Romeo 4C. How does it handle on the road?