Monday, September 19, 2011

2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Review

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept debuted at the 81st International Motor Show in Geneva. This compact "supercar" that represents the true essence of a sports car, depending on the brand values: performance, Italian style and technical expertise for the pleasure of driving safely.

The new concept has the classic two-seater coupe rear-wheel drive car with the engine in the center, with a length of 4 meters and a wheelbase of less than 2.4 meters dimensions, which serve both to highlight the size compact car and increase agility. Distinguished by its sleek and clean exterior, the same principles apply in the interior, with the specific concept of board design maintain the characteristics and features that directly reflect the car's sporting spirit.


2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept
2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

And 'Alfa Romeo 4C concept, technology and materials derived from the 8C Competizione to find a home - coal, aluminum, rear-wheel drive - and the technology of Alfa Romeo models currently on sale: 1750 turbo engine with gasoline direct injection gasoline, "Alfa TCT" dry dual-clutch transmission and the Alfa DNA switch dynamic.

Simply, this vehicle is the Alpha and screams. The soul of a sports car to create a unique driving experience, as well as road and when you compete with the speed and lateral acceleration of more demanding.

Born on the experience gained with the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and Alfa 8C Spider, a new rear wheel drive concept car to share the super-exclusive car as well as his philosophy is based on the achievement of maximum driving pleasure and pleasure driving the proverbial Alfa Romeo. This is the goal, which is 8C Spider 8C Competizione and will continue, mainly due to the increasing power, but the Alfa Romeo 4C concept follows the path weight, made possible by the extensive use of coal, which also plays a structural role, and offers outstanding agility, with the weight / power ratio, which is less than 4 kg / hp. Platform supports the body consists entirely of carbon, which is located inside the room for the driver and front passenger, while the structure of the rear bodywork and the extensive use of aluminum moderation.


2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept
2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

The end result is a significant reduction in weight, is limited to less than 850 kg, and optimize the center of gravity of the car, giving the advantage of flexibility and maneuverability in the most difficult routes.

The name "4C concept" evokes the pleasure of sporty driving only the spectacular "4 cylinder" 1750 turbo petrol engine that offers more than 200 HP can offer. It presented a series of production models like the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, the engine has technical leading edge solutions such as direct injection, dual continuously variable valve timing and turbo system revolutionary control analysis that eliminates turbo lag .

Located at the back center of the vehicle, the engine on the Alfa Romeo 4C concept guarantees a return that equals or exceeds that of a 3-liter engine, while still providing moderate fuel consumption, which is typical of a 4-cylinder compact. Along with the new automatic transmission "Alfa TCT" dual-clutch transmission dry, launched a few months ago and the MiTo will soon be available in the Giulietta, the powerful turbocharged petrol engine enables the 1750 Alfa Romeo 4C concept reach a top speed of over 250 km / h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km in less than 5 seconds. The car features Alfa DNA technology and a philosophy that brings together all the technology on board, so it is nice and customizable to the driver and further accentuating the "competitive" nature of the concept compared to other cars available today.

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept has a sophisticated suspension layout (large square in front, MacPherson struts at the rear) to ensure maximum flexibility and maneuverability. This solution, with rear-wheel drive and the extraordinary power / weight ratio ensures Alfa Romeo driving experience, reinforced by the weight distribution (40% front and 60% on the rear axle). The concept takes the sporting tradition of the brand that brings us back to its roots, where agility and weight / power ratio were the keys to a successful race car, and combine these aspects with Alfa Romeo to hit the road each day .

This car is not just a training style creates Motor Show, which goes on sale in 2012, and is set to strengthen the global growth of Alfa Romeo.

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