Saw one today on the road, it looked awesome...sounded cool too!
I'd suggest keeping the car as is...why would you want to void the warranty? Why take this visceral sports car to a new level of high strung on the edge... If you really want to go faster than buy another sports car that's faster.. Although I'm a huge fan of the Alfa 4c....it's main purpose isn't actually being faster than its competitors but rather the insane driving experience it offers its owners.. I don't believe drastic expensive modifying of the Alfa 4c will end well. I don't know you personally so please excuse my intrusion to your car quest...but you did ask... The alFa 4c is so unique looking and such a dynamic driving experience from the factory I'd leave it as is... If you want to lap faster and stay with an Alfa...just buy the new guilia quadrofollio ...as it's surprisingly actually a better and quicker track tool Weird but a reality ....
From the small research I've done I think the car is ok for about 300 horsepower at the crank. I believe one of the main restrictions is the dry clutch DCT but not 100% sure about that.
IMHO I can see them produce a "final" version as a bookend to the "launch"edition with the Guilia 2 liter turbo motor making roughly 300hp.
Changed my 348TB for a 4C Spyder Still don't know if it was the "wise" move to make. But I love the CF Tub en the way it looks, sounds. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Difficult, because there really is nothing to compare. Only the Italian passion and design are similar. V8 vs 4-in-line Atmo vs Turbo Manual vs Paddle shift ... But oh man, both are pretty as hell, just looking at them is a privilege. Driving is as different, as 25 years evolution make it. For me, I enjoy driving the 4C more than the 348. Because somewhere in the back of my mind there was always the fear of huge repair bills, engine out maintenance, unobtainable parts, the car's value getting sky high,.... In the 4C, I just can enjoy, like in any other modern new car. Which is a relief But i certainly miss the fabulous V8 sound!
Yes, I've debated trading my 308 for one...not sure I'd ever do it, but it's crossed my mind. Interested in the comparison between the 4C and the 348.
If you are interested in a 4c and how it drives, go to a dealer and test drive it - nothing beats driving it for yourself
the car I looked at was a black 2016 at hendrick in charlotte, nc. I looked closely and the car had clear bra installed apparently by the factory...$1500 listed as an option on the sticker. the application was close to flawless. I was impressed. do any of you owners have clear bra installed? was it factory installed or dealer installed?
Yes clear bra factory installed, Avery dennison. They do the full front hood and fenders, 1/2 the doors, mirrors and lower rocker panel, 1,500 was the msrp. Seems to be a good job, a couple of pencil sized air bubbles and a couple of edges lifting slightly but all in all it looks good.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/650387136/overview/ looks like a fair price on a cool as new car.
Not rocket science but perhaps quite Italian! Can't build / price Giulias on the US site yet either..... As proof of the existence of 2017 4Cs, I'll submit this example which is for sale, with new options of center exhaust and carbon fiber roof: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/689531291/overview/ As 360Tom says, rumor is no more coupes after 2017; supposedly secondary to some new airbag regulation . Road and Track says that only 457 4cs were sold in the US in 2016, so its future availabilty does seem to be in doubt. I'm glad I already have mine.
Is that all they sold in the US? Or just coupes? That's a low number, maybe I'll reconsider getting one!!
Alfa seems to be following the same pattern as Lotus. I tried to talk my wife into a 4C when she was car shopping but she said no way for a daily driver. I would love a 4c sitting next to my Lotus in the garage. I like cars that you don't see every day and demand attention the 4C is a good one for that.
I have been pining for a modern car (I currently have a 1984 308QV and a 1966 Jag E-Type), and while I don't want to sell what I have, I'd consider it if the right car came along. I could probably swing an Elise or a Corvette through financing, but I don't have garage space. It would likely make more sense to sell one of the cars for something else. I'd prefer to sell the 308 for a modern Ferrari (360 or 430), but the Alfa looked enticing. Still on the depreciation curve, although there was some discussion here that they may not depreciate much given the rarity...who knows, but I'm sure they'll be cheap(er) soon. Maybe I'll wait a few years and finance instead of selling...we'll see!
