Alfa Romeo 4C Narrowly Avoids The Ton

We all knew that the Alfa Romeo 4C was going to be light, but the recently announced curb weight of 1969 lbs is unprecedentedly svelte in this era. That's the same weight as a Lotus Elise or a Volkswagen Up! That  237 horsepower turbo 4-cylinder doesn't seem so puny anymore, does it? The carbon monocoque being used by McLaren weighs in at a mere 143 lbs – less than the average adult male. Other tricks like thinner glass and special plastic for the front and rear bumpers also help trim weight. Best of all, the car's bodywork and monocoque are impervious to corrosion, so if you're a special grade of crazy (or brave), only a set of snow tires stands between you and winter driving. How about a ski rack mounted over the rear, like James Bond's Lotus Esprit? On the performance front, Alfa Romeo is said to be expecting a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds – nearly half a second quicker than a PDK-equipped Porsche Cayman S, which weighs 880 lbs more and has 88 more horsepower. Unlike other Alfas, the 4C gets a 25 mile shakedown to ensure everything functions properly prior to delivery. Leave your best reliability joke in the comments. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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