Alfa 4c

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A revista FHM no Reino Unido anunciou o Alfa 4C como "Carro do ano 2013"

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FHM Magazine has named Alfa Romeo 4C model car of the year for 2013th year. The most famous men's magazine for the style in the UK says that this car is one of the most desirable for customers on the island.
Alfa Romeo 4C has been praised for its great technological chassis made of carbon fiber, ultralight body and precision by his great power and dynamic quality. Designed by the Alfa Romeo engineers and built in the Maserati factory in Modena, this model is the basis of sports attitude that is present in every Alfa Romeo vehicles.
Alfa Romeo 4C is a true no-compromise driving model that delivers the best accuracy on the track, either to accelerate or to brake. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 258 km / h.
 
Alfa Romeo 4C vs Lotus Evora ​


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The Porsche Cayman may be the main rival to the 4C, but it isn't the closest match in pound for pound fun. The Lotus Evora trumps the Cayman in our opinion as the main competitor to the 4C, so just how close are they? Well, take power as an example - the Alfa Romeo 4C produces 240 bhp and 258 lb /ft of torque whilst the Evora produces 276 bhp and 258 lb /ft of torque. The Alfa makes its peak power at 6,000 rpm and the Lotus makes its peak power at 7,000 rpm.

The Alfa Romeo 4C weighs just 925 kg and the Lotus Evora weighs 1,362 kg. These power outputs translate to similar performance figures out on the road - the 4C will go from 0 - 62 mph in 4.5 seconds and on a top speed of 155 mph whilst the Evora will go from 0 - 62 mph in 4.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 162 mph. Granted, the Evora is a Lotus, but the 4C is an ALFA.

By our standards both badges have a rich heritage and A LOT of appeal. So which is best on the move? Well, that's hard to decide - the Alfa Romeo 4C's torque is available lower down the rev-range and despite being turbocharged the power delivery is linear. It tails off above 110 mph whereas the big 3.5-litre V6 in the Evora keeps pulling and pulling. In everyday situations, though, in town, the city and on country roads, the 4C is more than a match for the Evora in truth. It just feels quicker. That's because of its power to weight ratio, of course - at 259 bhp per tonne, the 4C absolutely flies. It sounds great too.

Despite the 1.75-litre turbo engine being a 4-cyclinder unit, Alfa have done an utterly splendid job with the sports exhaust which sounds fantastic. It keeps things quiet in 4th gear at 35mph around town and it won't upset any old ladies walking close by. As soon the revs begin to climb, and you're in optimum gear, that's when the car begins to snarl. It sounds very much like a supercar, in fact, and it has the perfect level of refinement and noise you would want from a modern car.

The double-clutch automatic gearbox in the 4C is its only sticking point. It just isn't fast enough on downshifts. It cannot match the ability of Porsche's PDK and it lacks the involvement of the 6-speed manual you get in the Evora. Sure, the gearbox helps this car to achieve over 40 mpg on a combined cycle, but after Alfa put so much work in to the chassis, engine and looks, the gearbox feels like an oversight. Still, at least it looks good. The Alfa 4C Romeo is beautiful. It's gorgeous. It's stunning.

I have actually run out of words to describe the beauty of the 4C because at every angle it just warms your heart. Now, the Lotus Evora is no ugly duckling, but the 4C makes it look distinctly average. It is, by far and away, the best looking car Alfa have ever produced. Some controversy has been made from Alfa Romeo's decision to change the concepts headlights - now, they're naked bulbs encased in a plastic or carbon-fibre trim. This saves weight and increases the aerodynamics of the car.

For that reason I understand their decision and you know what? I actually like them. Overall, the 4C is a miracle. It is cheaper than the Evora, more economical than the Evora, and it is so exciting compared to the numb Porsche Cayman that you'd be mad to even consider either of them over this. The only thing that might hold you back from taking the plunge is that Alfa can only build 3,500 4C's a year.



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The Alfa Romeo 4C and Lotus Evora are not the two cars that the motoring press have been pitting against one another in recent weeks. Instead, they've been pitting the 4C against the Cayman. We say balls to that. Why? Because as noted above, these two unlikely cars are incredibly close matched.

They produce the same 258 lb /ft of torque, but the Evora produces 27 bhp more. The 4C fights this by producing its maximum bhp 1,000 rpm lower in the rev range but other than off the line, these two cars are very close matched on the straights. There is an obvious advantage through 1st, 2nd and 3rd because of the 4C's weight but in fourth the Evora begins to real the little Alfa in. Country roads are a particular blast - the Evora is the type of car you go for a drive in just because you can.

The chassis is rigid and there is seemingly limitless grip. We were able to drift around hairpin bends and out of the corners the V6 engine pulls cleanly with a meaty soundtrack that just sounds right - now I know Alfa have done a great job with their exhaust, but there is nothing they can do about the meaty sound of the Evora's V6. It just sounds better. I would say that on a track, or on any country road, the Evora handles just as well as the 4C - there is very little to separate just how good they are, with both featuring impeccable steering and balance.

The 4C is arguably tighter and more stiff, but the Evora is more tail happy and playful. In truth, you would not be disappointed with either at the limit, with both cars featuring a near perfect weight distribution and a light-weight chassis. Due to the big V6 engine, the Evora is naturally heavier, though, which shows around town and at lower speeds with the 4C proving too much for the Evora to keep up with below 40 mph. Unsurprisingly, due to the bigger engine and higher class on paper, the Evora costs more than the 4C. A whole £8,000 more, to be exact. The 4C will cost you around £45,000 without any optional extras and the Evora will cost you £53,080 without any optional extras. That's bad news. Why? Because the 4C is just so beautiful.

Now, I am a BIG Lotus fan and the Evora in white with black alloys was once my favourite looking car money could buy. It isn't any more. The Alfa just looks better and more purposeful. Inside, both cars have good interiors - the Lotus interior is now dated compared to the materials in the 4C because it's an older car but it is fine, with leather seats, a chunky steering wheel, aluminium gear surround, sat nav and the creature comforts you'd expect from a road going racer, including climate control.

Our car was even equipped with Bluetooth and cruise control. The seats are also really supportive and ride quality is fantastic, with the Evora absorbing potholes and rough surfaces with ease, something which is testament to how adaptable the Evora really is. All in all, the Evora is a fantastic car, but it is outclassed here today. A year ago we'd have said that nothing can offer the sound, straight line pace and the responsiveness of an Evora for the same money, but we can now recommend a car - the 4C - that achieves this for less money.

If you're an Evora owner we don't feel bad for you. As noted, the Lotus is a fine car and it still looks great on any driveway. But the 4C is just the better car. It's as simple as that.
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Fonte: Autoweb
 
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Provas dinâmicas:

ACELERAÇÃO:

- 0-50km/h em 1,81 segundos.
- 0-100km/h em 4,49 segundos.
- 0-400 metros em 12,86 segundos.

RECUPERAÇÕES:

- 20-50km/h em 1,99 segundos. EM SEGUNDA
- 50-90km/h em 4,96 segundos. EM QUARTA
- 70-130km/h em 7,81 segundos. EM QUINTA

TRAVAGEM:

- 50-0km/h em 8,71 METROS
- 100-0km/h em 34,57 METROS
- 130-0km/h em 58,43 METROS

RUÍDO DO MOTOR:

- 50km/h a 78,9 db
- 90km/h a 80,4 db
- 130km/h a 88,9

Fonte: GenteMotori.
 
4C tem ganho bastantes prémios e opiniões muito interessantes e apetitosas.
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If you're an Evora owner we don't feel bad for you. As noted, the Lotus is a fine car and it still looks great on any driveway. But the 4C is just the better car. It's as simple as that.
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Pela negativa continuo a achar que o tablier é grande / saliente demais.
Tirando a parte do posto de condução era "eliminar" aquilo quase tudo.
O volante não me agrada, mas será o mais simples de reverem.
 
O Porsche Cayman não entra no conceito do 4C. É muito mais caro (mais 26.700 euros!!!!), mais luxuoso, mais refinado, mais filtrado, mais pesado; tem um motor de elevada cilindrada, atmosférico, com 6 cilindros e ainda assim o Alfa 4C é o mais fantástico e mesmo com o seu conta-rpm limitado impõe muito respeitinho nos baixos e médios regimes. Não é é muito prático para ir às compras...[:D]











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A minha vontade é enaltecer o Alfa e escarnecer do Porsche mas, por mais que adore a Alfa, não sou capaz de o fazer pois, acima de tudo gosto de automóveis, e respeito muito a obra começada pelo Herr Ferdinand e as suas carochas...
 
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A minha vontade é enaltecer o Alfa e escarnecer do Porsche mas, por mais que adore a Alfa, não sou capaz de o fazer pois, acima de tudo gosto de automóveis, e respeito muito a obra começada pelo Herr Ferdinand e as suas carochas...
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Quem gosta e frequenta o mundo automobilistico sabe que não poderia ser de outra forma.

Os apreciadores têm os seus gostos, mas existe uma meia dúzia de marcas que estão sempre de mãos dadas no que concerne aos gostos destes individuos.

Porsche e Alfa Romeo são duas delas.
 
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