18/06/2013 13:51
Technical details of the Alfa 4C have been revealed ahead of its UK launch in July, with a focus on lightness and efficiency over increased horsepower.
Alfa Romeo is aiming to make the 'compact supercar' attainable by opting for less power and with a dry weight of 895kg it's set to be one of the lightest cars in the world, with a Formula 1-inspired carbon fibre monocoque weighing 65kg.
Beyond the chassis, a 15 per cent weight reduction has been achieved by making the windows ten per cent thinner through a real silhouette-thinning process, while aluminium has been used to reinforce the front and rear frameworks of the roof . The result is a weight to power ratio of 4kg/HP.
The Italian manufacturer is unveiling the 4C at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will take on the famous Hill Climb. Powered by a new 1750 Turbo petrol engine and featuring technology such as the ALFA TCT twin dry clutch transmission, the 4C is intended to offer "maximum driving satisfaction".