I think my friend described it best: "The interior materials feel like a condom, but it drives like having sex without that condom. You don't really miss not having it because it's so enjoyable but your reminded of it every time you engage in the usual foreplay."
I bought a 2015 4C Launch Edition new.....it is a fantastic car. Yes, as he says, a raw drivers experience. Owners (reports on 4C Forum) have found it to be pretty much bullet proof. Even when tracking hard at high ambient temperatures over 100 degrees F it never works up a sweat unlike many other cars that can only go for 3-4 laps before going into limp mode. Being so light it also is easy on consumables like tires and brakes when tracked. Stock it is damn fast but with just a couple of simple changes like camber and caster adjustments more suitable for track, maybe coil overs and ECU upgrade it becomes a track monster. And yes....it can be daily driven as long as you don't require lots of luggage space. It is also a delight on long trips. That wide torque band from down low on the revs on up is what make this so fast. On any corner you can pull out like a freight train.
+F3ARL388 Haha thank you for the kind words! I'll never match Chris Harris' driving talent, but I'd suffice to be on par with his level of accurately describing the vehicles he drives. As far as production value, I had friends help out on this one, so it was much easier (for moving shots).
Here is an interesting note about the 4C braking, Ready Alert Brake System (RAB) This function activates automatically if the accelerator pedal is released rapidly, reducing the brake pad travel (both at front and back), with the aim of preparing the braking system and enhancing its responsiveness, thus reducing the stopping distance in the event of subsequent braking.
This is the way sports cars need to go - lightweight, small, nimble, simple, fun! The only thing missing was a manual gearbox. Mazda MX5 is the cheaper alternative.
Plse consider a review about the VW cheating case. I would like to see some more reliable information. Arent there any tests, to evaluate the real dimension of their cheating? Can anyone say, how much less/ more NOX, hp and torque the Volkswagen produces when its is or on off dyno? Maybe an interesting topic for you?
I absolutely love your videos mate, they are extremely informative and to the point. You are like the go to guy for videos on cars and I've learnt quite a lot from you. Keep up the great work man.
+Luke Wallace very rare? They are actually quite popular.. Your mower, chainsaw, all the scooters and a good percentage of bikes have a single cylinder engine :)
The Art of GNAR just bought one! March 2016 black! Amazing car! Really Amazing And soon will improve with Camber set up and a light battery plus carbon lights and mirrors. In Spring Ecu , Exaust, intercoouler .. with 320 Cv. And 850 Kg real!!
This is the best review of the 4C. It begins with explaining all the not so important flaws of the car and then focuses to where it really matters and thats driving it! Finally he finishes up with a big smile on his face! This is the emotion that only an Alfa can offer! Puts a great big smile at your face no matter how many years pass! I simply don't understand car journalist that speak for hours about how impractical the car is or how small is the boot compartment or the lack of small storage space inside the cabin! I also don't understand why they keep comparing it with the Cayman! This is such a unique car, its made simply for driving and its drop dead gorgeous to look at! I mean seriously look at a Cayman and then look at the 4C! You simply can't stop staring at it! Well done Alfa and good luck with showing everyone once more how cool driving is again!
Can't say enough good things about you sir -- your level of engineering knowledge now combined with your ability to access some serious cars is just brilliant. Keep. It. Up. You are seriously approaching respect levels of Lago, Harris, Farah -- I honestly mean that in the most sincere way.
This is what I feel the brz/ frs should have been: a light weight, good cornering, quick car with great low end torque and about 250 hp. But nope, while it is light and corners well; it is underpowered and you have to rev the thing out which to me seems strange because in a car that has relatively low horsepower for a sports car. I would want to get that low end quickness. It's nice that a company made a relatively cheap but exotic looking sports car with drivers in mind. Very cool car
The best affordable Alfa since a loooooong time ago. The 8C was an expensive but still very nice Alfa and now the Giulia seems to add on to the "Cool Alfas" list. But the 4C really seems affordable and still partly usable as your only car if you can live with the drawbacks. More practical than Caterhams or Morgans, although that washer fluid thing is just wrong on so many levels :-D
+Dominik Heidrich The hardest part about making this car a daily driver is parking. Bad visibility, manual steering, wide body, wide turning radius... the car is not fun in a parking lot. Other than that it is totally capable of being a daily. I'll probably start using it as my daily in a year.
You should review the Lotus Elise S2 and/or a 2ZZGE powered MR2 Spyder. Very similar to what you are driving, albeit the torque is not like the Alfa outside of a turbocharger/supercharger. Great review and great fun!
This guy gets it! People that say that this car has many faults just don’t get it! This thing is one of the few cars made nowadays which puts a smile on your face and its not just about speed. Its about the experience. Definitely a future classic and something that i would consider buying over more expensive sportcars
My opinions: 1) power steering: not needed: the 4c is not a car to bring around childs and go to the supermarket; 2)"americanization": not needed: if I'd buy an american car (eg. Corvette), I'd want to have the original version since I love that model. 3) manual gerabox missing... 4)Thanks for the video...
Shows a massive difference between American cars and European cars. American cars have always lacked the passion and love. European and Japanese cars are filled with engineering, subtle touch of love in their cars. Horsepower isn't everything.
+Kyle Simon the focus rs is designed in Europe. My point is the way they approach cars are vastly different, European are light, nimble where as American cars are just a big v8 battle ship engine. I admit it, American cars have come a long way from a plain 6 littler plus v8 and solid rear axel, but it's isn't well made. Would you spend $70k on a AMG Merg or Cadillac?
+Aaron Lopez you google Autobahn, Autostrada, Avtocesta ... and then google "Highway" and u will see why you have 60MPH speed limits And yes, you also never figured out its smarter to use small cars in cities which you can park like shopping carts Sure wide roads give u trains of a car :)
+Puthearith Chea I agree with you but technology the new c7 vette is amazing! The zr1 was awesome and you can't forget the Z/28 track monster Camaro now. The mustang GT350r is also up there too
Are you sure the Nissan 370z has a better power-to-weight ratio? The 370z weighs about 3250-3350 lbs and the non-Nismo models have 332 hp. 3350 lbs/332 hp = 10.09 lbs per hp. For the Romeo, 2,400 lbs/237 hp = 10.12 lbs per hp. So they're about the same. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong on numbers.
Great review! Always very informative and matter of fact approach. Definitely one of my favourite car reviewers along with Chris Harris and Jeremy Clarkson.
Oh no! The cup holder is non-Americanised. Not sure how it passed the strict US laws. And quit complaining about non-assisted steering. They were like that for years, and I still manage to park my GTV6 with 17/45/225s without too much of a problem.
I guess the 4C being hotter than all women combined just went without saying, right? Not liking how this car looks doesn't make you homosexual or anything, it makes you more of an asexual lobotomy victim. I'm serious, doesn't matter what you're attracted to, you're gonna be attracted to this car even if it shouldn't be physically possible.
With all that work and money put into the carbon fiber monocoque and yet it still weighs more than the new Miata. Sure the Miata is a super lightweight, but I would've guessed the Alfa would've weighed less
Yep, but you also have to keep in mind it's European car modified for the US market, where as the MX-5 was built to meet our regs from the ground up. The US Alfa weighs more than 300 lbs more than the Euro version. That said, the Miata is extremely impressive as far as weight for the price. They've done a wonderful job without a doubt on that car.
I test drove a Cayman S before buying this car. I bought the 4C because I like dating the high maintenance model that turns every head in the room when you walk in. I've never had so much fun simply talking to people who come up to me asking what it is and marveling at its beauty...
It's a dual clutch transmission but I'm curious is it wet or dry clutch? I just couldn't see something like a beefed up 500L DDCT taking the beating reliably. Does anybody know for sure? Google really isn't helping me out much.
"no power steering is a workout for YOUR arms" - workouts are good, so that other activities won't be! ;-} i also give photo vloggers messages about getting fit who complain about camera and lens weight. keep your hands on the wheel at 3 &9 WHILE TALKING! LOL I'll bet no self respecting italians get autos! now compare to lotus.
They put the trunk and the hood in the same hole. In British you'd say "it's got it's bonnet up it's boot." Romeros are like a pair of knock-off Jordans. Looks really cool, gonna fall apart if you wear them too much. Paid slightly less though so it was a great deal...
Are there Alfa Romeo dealers in the US? Is it easy to enter and exit this vehicle? Time to buy a mid drive electric bike kit for that extra speed! In reference to your hybrid bicycle.
Yes, there are dealers here. I could get in and out find, but I'm young and flexible. It's definitely more challenging than most cars, as expected with something this low.
Many other Journalists are complaining about the inconsistent steering feel at different speeds. They say it doesn't inspire confidence when pushing the car as they don't know what the limit of grip is.
I really like it from the sides, but meh from the front. nice toy, but an expensive one ! Sound a bit like the experience of a go kart when you talk about it ! hehe gj
This car doesn't make much sense. Don't know who in their right mind would buy it. A BRZ is $40k less...$45k to 50k less if used... and more practical. Slap on a turbo on a BRZ and do some modest weight reduction (lightweight wheels, pulley, driveshaft.... all could be done for around $7k-8k more) and you have a car that's about the same or better than the 4C as this but for $30k to $40k less. With the $30k to $40k saved you can buy a nice 2nd daily driver car.... even a brand new Sti lol. A Turbo BRZ and a new Sti or a 237hp Fiat 4C? Um, yeah. This car doesn't make much sense. Plus Fiat's have terrible reputations as far as reliability goes.
+xuimod I own, daily drive, and track an FRS. I am Alfa's target audience for this car. I love my FRS, and would dedicate it to the track if I picked up the 4C to be my daily driver. For me, this car makes perfect sense because of the scarcity. I see 5-8 FRS/BRZ on the road every day. I have yet to see a 4C in the wild. And carbon fibre. Carbon fibre is always the answer. :)
This car is made around carbon fiber monocoque on the Maserati factory and tuned by the best racing engineers from the box. And you compare it to some japanese ricer crap? Shame on you)
i test drove both this and the exige s (which i guess is its closest rival) and i was saddened that there was just no contest i really wanted to like this car, it looks so good! either way i think you really need to not want a cayman to buy either
Could you do a video that explains the engineering behind the Bentley GT3-R and how it's able to accelerate so fast despite it power to weight. It's only 1/10th of a second slower than the 2015 corvette with 207 package I think. Thanks for your content
Oooh an Alfa 4C owner with an Abarth shirt on. YEAH! The 4C is my favorite car and I would take it over anything else, even if I could spend much more money. Great review! I really like how you go into more technical detail than other car reviewers.
+Chance Dobbins Hey Chance, it's me in the video :D My dealership ordered me an Alfa shirt to go with the car. I gotta make do with the Abarth shirt for now.
+Kyle Nicholls Well because Abarth throughout history has supplied performance parts to Alfa Romeo, you are definitely part of club Abarth! Very nice car!
Would you rather have this (the 4c) or an equivalent Lotus exige? I think I'd have the Exige, it might not look as good as the Alfa, but it has a manual :)
+Palios33 Haha, 100 kgs? I don't think so. It would be nice if it were an option, though I don't think the weight savings would be nearly that significant.
I think I'd rather buy a used Lotus if I was in the market for a car like this and put what I saved into mods. I don't really see the appeal in a impractical "driver's car" that doesn't have a real manual.
+TripleXRated I'd love it if they offered it as an option, but I truly wasn't disappointed with the DCT. It's a handful as is, more involved than most manual vehicles when you consider the whole package.
Trust me, I love manual transmissions but the DCT is perfect on my 4C. It's always in the gear I want when I want it, and it shifts faster then any professional race driver using a clutch. The steering is so involved when taking turns, and it's very sensitive- that you DO NOT want to take a hand off the wheel to make a shift. The DCT is right there when you need it. Believe me. This is the most engaging driving experience period.
I think my friend described it best:
"The interior materials feel like a condom, but it drives like having sex without that condom. You don't really miss not having it because it's so enjoyable but your reminded of it every time you engage in the usual foreplay."
Your friend should review cars
+Brap Brap It can do it cuz car is light, same thing can be done with new miata type of super light sport cars.
+TheSoap1946 Made my day :D
+Brap Brap why does your friend sound like mr. regular
That's something Jeremy Clarkson would say. Lol. Brilliant comparison.
You two were constantly smiling, and that's what this car is for! :)
Adore the look of the 4C, glad it is just as fun to drive!
No way mumbo jumbo is into cars who new !!!
a lot of people by know, he comments under pretty much every mightycarmods video
+Mumbo Jumbo
Mumbo I knew you were into cars but wow I'm seeing you everywhere lately :D
It got the best ass in the business
I bought a 2015 4C Launch Edition new.....it is a fantastic car. Yes, as he says, a raw drivers experience. Owners (reports on 4C Forum) have found it to be pretty much bullet proof. Even when tracking hard at high ambient temperatures over 100 degrees F it never works up a sweat unlike many other cars that can only go for 3-4 laps before going into limp mode. Being so light it also is easy on consumables like tires and brakes when tracked. Stock it is damn fast but with just a couple of simple changes like camber and caster adjustments more suitable for track, maybe coil overs and ECU upgrade it becomes a track monster. And yes....it can be daily driven as long as you don't require lots of luggage space. It is also a delight on long trips. That wide torque band from down low on the revs on up is what make this so fast. On any corner you can pull out like a freight train.
Nothing compares to driving an Alfa. Any Alfa for that matter. I have a 79 Spider, and a 91 164l. Soon to get a 4c!
Production value improves with each video. Keep this up and you'll rival Chris Harris.
+F3ARL388 Haha thank you for the kind words! I'll never match Chris Harris' driving talent, but I'd suffice to be on par with his level of accurately describing the vehicles he drives.
As far as production value, I had friends help out on this one, so it was much easier (for moving shots).
+Engineering Explained you're closing in on Farah's level of utility though, for sure.
Great review Jason! I'm still dying to drive one of these!
+Kyle Simon save your time and shut up.
+Kyle Simon YOU'RE terrible. IT'S an Alfa.
+Kyle Simon lotus is LEGO compared to this
Oh you are here watching the review? I am one of your fans as well as this guy, love your work buddy!
zakria hamdi thanks :)
Here is an interesting note about the 4C braking,
Ready Alert Brake System (RAB)
This function activates automatically if the accelerator
pedal is released rapidly, reducing the brake pad travel
(both at front and back), with the aim of preparing the
braking system and enhancing its responsiveness, thus
reducing the stopping distance in the event of subsequent
braking.
This is the way sports cars need to go - lightweight, small, nimble, simple, fun! The only thing missing was a manual gearbox.
Mazda MX5 is the cheaper alternative.
But honestly I would just save money for another 5-6 years and buy this. It is a baby Ferrari!
Its even more raw than most Ferrari.
More like an MR-S Spyder.
Sold my mx5 rf for this and iam extremely happy!!!
Plse consider a review about the VW cheating case. I would like to see some more reliable information. Arent there any tests, to evaluate the real dimension of their cheating?
Can anyone say, how much less/ more NOX, hp and torque the Volkswagen produces when its is or on off dyno?
Maybe an interesting topic for you?
+cpawp yeh pls Do that
please do an episode on that
I absolutely love your videos mate, they are extremely informative and to the point. You are like the go to guy for videos on cars and I've learnt quite a lot from you. Keep up the great work man.
This review and Chris Harris' is by far the best, imo.
+bongmistt Far too kind!
can you please do one on single-cylinder engines. hard to find info on this very rare kind of engine.
+Luke Wallace very rare? They are actually quite popular.. Your mower, chainsaw, all the scooters and a good percentage of bikes have a single cylinder engine :)
+Luke Wallace Coming to F1 2020..
Daniel May lmao 😂
Best car I have ever owned...and that list includes a Cayman R and C7 Z06.
The Art of GNAR just bought one! March 2016 black! Amazing car! Really Amazing And soon will improve with Camber set up and a light battery plus carbon lights and mirrors. In Spring Ecu , Exaust, intercoouler .. with 320 Cv. And 850 Kg real!!
This is the best review of the 4C. It begins with explaining all the not so important flaws of the car and then focuses to where it really matters and thats driving it! Finally he finishes up with a big smile on his face! This is the emotion that only an Alfa can offer! Puts a great big smile at your face no matter how many years pass! I simply don't understand car journalist that speak for hours about how impractical the car is or how small is the boot compartment or the lack of small storage space inside the cabin! I also don't understand why they keep comparing it with the Cayman! This is such a unique car, its made simply for driving and its drop dead gorgeous to look at! I mean seriously look at a Cayman and then look at the 4C! You simply can't stop staring at it! Well done Alfa and good luck with showing everyone once more how cool driving is again!
I couldn’t agree more! What does this car has common with the caymen other than its middle engine? This is an exotic car!
Alfa 4C weighs 2,465 lbs. Mazda Miata ND weighs 2,200 lbs...
I would love to put that engine in my 1974 GTV
I just recently bought a Giulia. I can only imagine what this would be like to drive if the Giulia is that good.
Can't say enough good things about you sir -- your level of engineering knowledge now combined with your ability to access some serious cars is just brilliant. Keep. It. Up.
You are seriously approaching respect levels of Lago, Harris, Farah -- I honestly mean that in the most sincere way.
This is what I feel the brz/ frs should have been: a light weight, good cornering, quick car with great low end torque and about 250 hp. But nope, while it is light and corners well; it is underpowered and you have to rev the thing out which to me seems strange because in a car that has relatively low horsepower for a sports car. I would want to get that low end quickness. It's nice that a company made a relatively cheap but exotic looking sports car with drivers in mind. Very cool car
The best affordable Alfa since a loooooong time ago. The 8C was an expensive but still very nice Alfa and now the Giulia seems to add on to the "Cool Alfas" list. But the 4C really seems affordable and still partly usable as your only car if you can live with the drawbacks. More practical than Caterhams or Morgans, although that washer fluid thing is just wrong on so many levels :-D
+Dominik Heidrich The hardest part about making this car a daily driver is parking. Bad visibility, manual steering, wide body, wide turning radius... the car is not fun in a parking lot. Other than that it is totally capable of being a daily. I'll probably start using it as my daily in a year.
Very well done, Alfa Romeo.
You should review the Lotus Elise S2 and/or a 2ZZGE powered MR2 Spyder. Very similar to what you are driving, albeit the torque is not like the Alfa outside of a turbocharger/supercharger. Great review and great fun!
This guy gets it! People that say that this car has many faults just don’t get it! This thing is one of the few cars made nowadays which puts a smile on your face and its not just about speed. Its about the experience. Definitely a future classic and something that i would consider buying over more expensive sportcars
My opinions:
1) power steering: not needed: the 4c is not a car to bring around childs and go to the supermarket;
2)"americanization": not needed: if I'd buy an american car (eg. Corvette), I'd want to have the original version since I love that model.
3) manual gerabox missing...
4)Thanks for the video...
+BMWgab and its only got 900kg ... its not like a Aemericann V8 where u get to be Arnold for free
hm, the headlights are different from the euro ver and the us ver.
Shows a massive difference between American cars and European cars. American cars have always lacked the passion and love. European and Japanese cars are filled with engineering, subtle touch of love in their cars. Horsepower isn't everything.
+Kyle Simon the focus rs is designed in Europe. My point is the way they approach cars are vastly different, European are light, nimble where as American cars are just a big v8 battle ship engine. I admit it, American cars have come a long way from a plain 6 littler plus v8 and solid rear axel, but it's isn't well made. Would you spend $70k on a AMG Merg or Cadillac?
+Aaron Lopez you google Autobahn, Autostrada, Avtocesta ... and then google "Highway" and u will see why you have 60MPH speed limits
And yes, you also never figured out its smarter to use small cars in cities which you can park like shopping carts
Sure wide roads give u trains of a car :)
+Puthearith Chea European cars are not light and nimble in America. That's for sure. They are also tanks.
+Puthearith Chea I agree with you but technology the new c7 vette is amazing! The zr1 was awesome and you can't forget the Z/28 track monster Camaro now. The mustang GT350r is also up there too
Alfa was always obsessed with handling and precise steering. This is the most extreme demonstration of that.
Are you sure the Nissan 370z has a better power-to-weight ratio? The 370z weighs about 3250-3350 lbs and the non-Nismo models have 332 hp. 3350 lbs/332 hp = 10.09 lbs per hp. For the Romeo, 2,400 lbs/237 hp = 10.12 lbs per hp. So they're about the same. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong on numbers.
Weight is 3232lbs.
Great informative vid, keep up the good work.."Yeshua (Jesus Christ) is the way"
I love All Alfas; ome of music Real loves was a company motor; turbo lag goes on forever, I feel, and very few could touch my Alfa 33 Strada
Lovely, and torque reaction was easy to fend off. In short gawjus!!!
Great review! Always very informative and matter of fact approach. Definitely one of my favourite car reviewers along with Chris Harris and Jeremy Clarkson.
BYYY FARRR best car reviewer
cup holder is the PERFECT size for a 12oz can. It's actually very usable, so long as you like soda
rasvial or beer!!!
If anyone wants a similar setup on a budget check out the MR2 Turbo. Similar power and mid engined turbo I4.
Very good review, man. I didn't know that facts can be so much fun :D The car iis the best sports car on the market today in my oppinion
Oh no! The cup holder is non-Americanised. Not sure how it passed the strict US laws. And quit complaining about non-assisted steering. They were like that for years, and I still manage to park my GTV6 with 17/45/225s without too much of a problem.
I guess the 4C being hotter than all women combined just went without saying, right?
Not liking how this car looks doesn't make you homosexual or anything, it makes you more of an asexual lobotomy victim. I'm serious, doesn't matter what you're attracted to, you're gonna be attracted to this car even if it shouldn't be physically possible.
With all that work and money put into the carbon fiber monocoque and yet it still weighs more than the new Miata. Sure the Miata is a super lightweight, but I would've guessed the Alfa would've weighed less
Yep, but you also have to keep in mind it's European car modified for the US market, where as the MX-5 was built to meet our regs from the ground up. The US Alfa weighs more than 300 lbs more than the Euro version. That said, the Miata is extremely impressive as far as weight for the price. They've done a wonderful job without a doubt on that car.
+Jackisaboss1208 Imagine what a Miata with a carbon fiber tub would be like. O_O"
Its not only about weight. Its about stiffness of chassis.
It looks like your friend is trying not to laugh the whole time.
What a genuine and factual review! Good Job!
I test drove a Cayman S before buying this car. I bought the 4C because I like dating the high maintenance model that turns every head in the room when you walk in. I've never had so much fun simply talking to people who come up to me asking what it is and marveling at its beauty...
What color?
In many ways it's a lot like the Lotus Elise then right?
+ZPERO Yep, I'd love to try one of those out!
+Engineering Explained PLEASE DO!
+ZPERO Someone I spoke to told me the lead designer I believe it was, helped design this car.
+Cpt BaconNipple I think that was probably English.
Engineering Explained hey if you're ever in Cali id be happy to let you review/test my Lotus Elise SC. Cheers!
Haha, he bought it at Fiat of the Triad! I got my 500 there!
I loved my no power steering miata, it was super communicative. definitely worth the low speed trade off!
One the best reviews I have seen. I learned more from this review than from many mainstream reviewers!
+velocità Thank you!
It's a dual clutch transmission but I'm curious is it wet or dry clutch?
I just couldn't see something like a beefed up 500L DDCT taking the beating reliably.
Does anybody know for sure? Google really isn't helping me out much.
+Chance Dobbins Dry
It's a dry clutch. Capable of 350 nm. The 4c produce 340 nm standard.
But tuners claim that the gearbox can handle a lot more torque. Up to 500 nm ..
Two weeks ago I took a Stelvio for a test drive and I ended up buying the 4c.
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Good man you are
It's like a Baby Supercar!
"no power steering is a workout for YOUR arms" - workouts are good, so that other activities won't be! ;-}
i also give photo vloggers messages about getting fit who complain about camera and lens weight.
keep your hands on the wheel at 3 &9 WHILE TALKING! LOL
I'll bet no self respecting italians get autos!
now compare to lotus.
the cup holders were not americanize. lol that is too funny.
They put the trunk and the hood in the same hole. In British you'd say "it's got it's bonnet up it's boot."
Romeros are like a pair of knock-off Jordans. Looks really cool, gonna fall apart if you wear them too much. Paid slightly less though so it was a great deal...
Love this car. I recently checked the pricing on them in my country. Almost shat myself - 250.000 USDGuess I'll be keeping my 15 year old BMW..
I chased a Lambo through the canyons in the 4c THIS CAR IS A BEAST. Video is on my channel :)
A lot of horsepower? That's nothing compared to my 1 million horsepower 1996 Civic type R with a giant wing. Said all of the ricers in the world
too bad nobody buys Alfas anymore, a real shame
Are there Alfa Romeo dealers in the US? Is it easy to enter and exit this vehicle? Time to buy a mid drive electric bike kit for that extra speed! In reference to your hybrid bicycle.
Yes, there are dealers here. I could get in and out find, but I'm young and flexible. It's definitely more challenging than most cars, as expected with something this low.
Does it really not have power steering?! Is this for weight saving? Surely that's not a very good trade off........
The steering is brilliant, completely worth the low speed sacrifice for anything over 15 mph to feel nearly perfect.
Many other Journalists are complaining about the inconsistent steering feel at different speeds. They say it doesn't inspire confidence when pushing the car as they don't know what the limit of grip is.
Reminds me of a Solstice GXP.
Gudskelov he got the nice headlights. First one I've seen without those ugly plastique-looking ones.
+Anton Shorter Those plastic-looking headlights are from the Euro-spec. The USA-spec ones look so much better, I'm so glad they are different.
I really like it from the sides, but meh from the front. nice toy, but an expensive one ! Sound a bit like the experience of a go kart when you talk about it ! hehe gj
This car doesn't make much sense. Don't know who in their right mind would buy it.
A BRZ is $40k less...$45k to 50k less if used... and more practical. Slap on a turbo on a BRZ and do some modest weight reduction (lightweight wheels, pulley, driveshaft.... all could be done for around $7k-8k more) and you have a car that's about the same or better than the 4C as this but for $30k to $40k less. With the $30k to $40k saved you can buy a nice 2nd daily driver car.... even a brand new Sti lol.
A Turbo BRZ and a new Sti or a 237hp Fiat 4C? Um, yeah. This car doesn't make much sense.
Plus Fiat's have terrible reputations as far as reliability goes.
+xuimod I own, daily drive, and track an FRS. I am Alfa's target audience for this car. I love my FRS, and would dedicate it to the track if I picked up the 4C to be my daily driver. For me, this car makes perfect sense because of the scarcity. I see 5-8 FRS/BRZ on the road every day. I have yet to see a 4C in the wild. And carbon fibre. Carbon fibre is always the answer. :)
This car is made around carbon fiber monocoque on the Maserati factory and tuned by the best racing engineers from the box. And you compare it to some japanese ricer crap? Shame on you)
Just got one. its an amazing car with all it faults
The Fiero had a MacPherson in the rear that would lift oversteer and exit plow. It was pretty horrendous until it got new geometry in '88.
Very nice car, very nice review :)
Well done. Good and fair, and production is to a high standard. Just one thing, it makes a good first car too..
i test drove both this and the exige s (which i guess is its closest rival) and i was saddened that there was just no contest i really wanted to like this car, it looks so good!
either way i think you really need to not want a cayman to buy either
Stunning review man..i liked your style..very technical..you should do more of this.. :-)
Can never afford it, stuck with an Abarth 595 as a dream car :(
This smile in your face...
This is pure car experience!
There's always that one guy, this one apparently doesn't like Alpha Romeos...lol
I think the face of the passenger tells the whole story, he didn't stop smiling troughout the whole video :)
A BMW N20 engine has better figures. And the Alfa is a "quasi" exotic.
its the Italian lotus exige s.
How does this compare to a Lotus Elise?
I wasn't aware they sold Alfa Romeo in the US. At least I've never seen on on the east coast.
They're just starting to, Alfa giulia coming out next fall
This car is known as a weekend car. for car shows and a nice back road car.
Can you do a review on the Hyundai Genesis coupe 3.8 ultimate?
2500lbs?! Euro-spec is sub-2000lbs dry. What happened with it? McDonalds diet?
+Алексей Любимов it had to be made with a lot more cardboard and canvas bags to pass the crash standards here.
US safety laws.
Could you do a video that explains the engineering behind the Bentley GT3-R and how it's able to accelerate so fast despite it power to weight. It's only 1/10th of a second slower than the 2015 corvette with 207 package I think. Thanks for your content
AWD and lots of power. RWD in the 'vette so traction is limited. Check the quarter mile times and trap speed and you'll start to see the difference.
Fixed front hood, but no ducted radiator? Odd choice to say the least.
is your friend cooking meth? i wish i had the money to buy something like this
comparing this to the 370z
A disgrace
He was comparing the power to weight ratio only; not the actual performance or saying they are comparable...
9:17 - acceleration noises + matching set of grins = why we do this.
How much is 2500 pounds? It's like I say I weigh 1000 bananas instead of saying 68kg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Divide by 2.2!
Engineering Explained Don't take it too seriously! Actually, I wasn't expecting someone of your knowledge to use outdated units in 2015.
Oooh an Alfa 4C owner with an Abarth shirt on. YEAH!
The 4C is my favorite car and I would take it over anything else, even if I could spend much more money.
Great review! I really like how you go into more technical detail than other car reviewers.
+Chance Dobbins Hey Chance, it's me in the video :D
My dealership ordered me an Alfa shirt to go with the car. I gotta make do with the Abarth shirt for now.
+Kyle Nicholls Well because Abarth throughout history has supplied performance parts to Alfa Romeo, you are definitely part of club Abarth!
Very nice car!
+Chance Dobbins I know I know, the Abarth shirt came with my Fiat 500 :D
Would you rather have this (the 4c) or an equivalent Lotus exige? I think I'd have the Exige, it might not look as good as the Alfa, but it has a manual :)
+Robin Swann Never driven the Exige, would love to try it out!
hmm i wonder how this would compare to the old z3 m with a few mods...
Great, try the 8C next time ;-)
I’d love to have one. Amazing to look at, and seems like a blast to drive.
Your reviews are so well done, I wish you all the best and hope you continue to deliver these excellent videos. :)
Forza Alfa
Blow off valve sounds like it's the size of a quarter
if you watch seen through glass he has a 4c launch edition
If only it was a manual transmission... And it would save another good 100kgs..
+Palios33 Haha, 100 kgs? I don't think so. It would be nice if it were an option, though I don't think the weight savings would be nearly that significant.
+Engineering Explained I don't know, man. Those paddles weigh about 100 lbs each.
you think it must be around 25kgs?
Both smiling or laughing the whole time. 'nuff said :)
Oh boy, i think i need clean underwear! I've never seen one with the proper headlights, that is one sexy car :D
+Nicolai Petersen no euro-market pustules here, thankfully.
Sounds like a honda civic with a hole in the exhuast
Your friend is just sitting there like "Yes.. Say more good things about my car.."
+Mike Soto Haha, I knew I would love it which is why I had to state the many silly things about it before getting started.
I think I'd rather buy a used Lotus if I was in the market for a car like this and put what I saved into mods. I don't really see the appeal in a impractical "driver's car" that doesn't have a real manual.
+TripleXRated I'd love it if they offered it as an option, but I truly wasn't disappointed with the DCT. It's a handful as is, more involved than most manual vehicles when you consider the whole package.
I can respect that.
Trust me, I love manual transmissions but the DCT is perfect on my 4C. It's always in the gear I want when I want it, and it shifts faster then any professional race driver using a clutch. The steering is so involved when taking turns, and it's very sensitive- that you DO NOT want to take a hand off the wheel to make a shift. The DCT is right there when you need it. Believe me. This is the most engaging driving experience period.
@@meatpunch9144 I have a Toyota Mr2 Spyder, and I often wish I could steer with both hands AND shift at the same time.