Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (960) Convertible (2015-2020)
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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (Type 960) is a subcompact convertible sports car in production from 2015 to 2020. It was powered by a tiny turbocharged inline-4 engine that displaced 1.75 liters paired to a 6-speed DCT.
A small mid-engine sports car, the 4C Spider is a giant departure from the 8C Spider and is not considered a real successor. It is based on the 4C coupe.
The tiny 1.75T engine is a high-strung one, and the car's DCT uses dual dry clutches. This setup should immediately raise alarm over the 4C Spider's long-term reliability.
Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great handling characteristics
- Overall good styling
Cons
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Very little cargo space
- Concerns over reliability
What external reviewers found***
External score 48% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Powerful engine
- Gorgeous looks
Cons
- Poor cabin
- Poor cabin quality
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
110 L / 3.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.6 L / 11.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.8 L / 6.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
40.0 L / 10.6 gal
Passengers
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
MacPherson
Tire Size
205/45 R17, 235/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
113 mm / 4.4 in
Size | Height
1183 mm / 46.6 in
Size | Length
3989 mm / 157.0 in
Size | Width
1864 mm / 73.4 in
Track Width | Front
1639.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Weight
940.0 kg / 2072.3 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in, 18 in
Wheelbase
2380 mm / 93.7 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.0 m / 118.1 ft
CO2 Emission
161 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.341
Fuel Economy
6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
257.0 km/h / 159.7 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Engine | Displacement
1.7 L / 106.3 cu-in / 1742.0 cc
Engine | Power
240.0 hp / 179.0 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
137.8 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
80.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2200-4250 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic TCT
Production
Availability
2015 ~ 2020
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carwow[1]
Reviewer score 48%The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is the small mid-engined open-top of your dreams. A big turbocharger helps get 237hp, and as a result, the Alfa accelerates from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and won't stop until it reaches 160mph. With the roof on, the amount of wind and road noise is good for what is a small, lightweight sports car.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Powerful engine
Cons
- Poor cabin
- Poor cabin quality
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References
- ^ Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/alfa-romeo/4c-spider. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
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