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Alfa Romeo, 4C Little Known Facts

  1. The Alfa Romeo 4C was first unveiled at the 2013 Milan Expo as a concept car.
  2. The production version of the 4C made its public debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
  3. The 4C's chassis and body were developed in collaboration with Dallara, an Italian racing car manufacturer.
  4. The 4C features a carbon fiber chassis, weighing just 65 kg (143 lbs).
  5. The car's engine is positioned behind the driver to improve weight distribution and handling.
  6. The 4C's 1.75L inline-4 turbocharged engine produces 177 hp at 6,000 rpm.
  7. The engine's power output increases to 197 hp when using the available overboost function.
  8. The 4C features a 6-speed TCT semi-automatic transmission with manual shifting mode.
  9. The car has a curb weight of just 895 kg (1,973 lbs) in the dry and 945 kg (2,083 lbs) with a full tank of fuel.
  10. The 4C can reach speeds of up to 258 km/h (160 mph).
  11. The Alfa Romeo 4C features a Drag coefficient of 0.33 Cd.
  12. The car's braking system uses Brembo ventilated brake discs and high-performance pads.
  13. The 4C has a dry sump lubrication system for the engine, which eliminates the need for an oil pan and reduces weight.
  14. The car features an independent suspension system with aluminum control arms and inboard-mounted coil springs.
  15. The Alfa Romeo 4C's steering system uses a rack-and-pinion setup with variable power assistance.
  16. The car has a turning circle of just 9.8 meters (32.2 ft).
  17. The 4C features a carbon fiber hood, roof, and rear hatch to further reduce weight.
  18. The interior of the 4C features a driver-oriented layout with a flat-bottomed steering wheel and sports seats made from Alcantara and leather.
  19. The car's infotainment system uses an 8-inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth connectivity and a rearview camera.
  20. Only 350 units of the 2015 North American-spec 4C were produced for that market.
  21. The Alfa Romeo 4C was discontinued in the US in 2016 due to low sales volume.
  22. The 4C features an advanced electronic stability control system with traction and understeer control functions.
  23. The car's exhaust system uses a high-performance, single-exit setup with twin tailpipes.
  24. The Alfa Romeo 4C has a fuel capacity of just 45 liters (11.9 gallons).
  25. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.8 seconds.
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