Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Little Known Facts

The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
It has a curb weight of 895 kg (1,975 lb).
The 4C Spider has an aluminum chassis and carbon fiber body panels.
The car features a 1750 cc inline-four engine producing 237 bhp at 6,500 rpm.
Its top speed is electronically limited to 275 km/h (171 mph) in manual mode or 235 km/h (146 mph) in automatic mode.
Power is transmitted through a six-speed TCT semi-automatic transmission.
The vehicle features an electro-mechanical servo brake system with ABS and Brake Assist.
Its front suspension comprises aluminum lower control arms, coil springs, and anti-roll bars.
Rear suspension consists of aluminum upper and lower control arms, coil springs, and anti-roll bars.
The 4C Spider has a dry-sump lubrication system for the engine.
It features a driver-adjustable exhaust system with three modes: Normal, Dynamic, or Racing.
Optional equipment includes an electrically adjustable spoiler with three positions, as well as a carbon fiber roof in matte finish and rear diffuser in carbon fiber.
The 4C Spider has a unique interior layout with a flat-bottomed steering wheel, Alcantara upholstered seats, and a six-point harness for the driver.
It features an infotainment system with 6.2-inch color touchscreen display and navigation.
The car's engine management is through a Magneti Marelli MARELLI S.p.A. system.
The 4C Spider has a power-to-weight ratio of 264 bhp/ton.
It was produced at the Alfa Romeo manufacturing facility in Balocco, Italy.
In total, only 350 units of the 4C Spider were produced worldwide.
The vehicle features an advanced aerodynamics package with active spoilers for improved downforce and stability.
Its front track is 1,562 mm (61.5 in) and rear track is 1,532 mm (60.3 in).
The car's stopping distances have been measured at 32.8 meters from 100 km/h (62 mph) with the standard P235/40 ZR18 tires.
A Traction Control System (TCS) with Torque Transfer Control helps to improve cornering performance and stability.
The vehicle has a very low drag coefficient of Cd=0.34 for improved aerodynamics at high speeds.
The 4C Spider features aluminum wheels with 235/40 ZR18 Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires in front, or Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 235/40 R18 tires in some markets.

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