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  Alfa Romeo unveiled the 4C GTA Concept (pictured here) at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, along with the announcement that a production version would go on sale in 2013. While the production version will mostly likely follow the design language of the concept, in an interview with AutoCar, Fiat Engineering Chief, Mauro Pierallini, has revealed that the 1750 turbo four-cylinder engine will switch from cast iron to aluminum to save about 25 kilos (55 lbs) from the car’s total weight. This modification will allow the future 4C to weigh in at about 1,980 lbs, with tub-mounted aluminum frames and exterior panels made from sheet-molded composites. The development process will be done in cooperation with Italian race-car specialist, Dallara - the company that developed the carbon fiber structures for the Alfa 8C, the Bugatti Veyron, and the KTM X-Bow. The decrease in weight, along with the 230 HP coming out of the four cylinder engine, will allow the 4C to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. Another tidbit from Pierallini is that the production 4C will be priced from about £38,000 (or about $60,000 at the current exchange rates) and during its production span, there will be about 18,000 units built. UPDATE 12/29/2011: InsideLine has dug up new details on the upcoming Alfa Romeo 4C. According to them, the new 4C will first be unveiled as a prototype in the middle of 2012 and sales on the US market will begin in 2013, with each model starting at about $45,000. Along with the 4C, Alfa Romeo will also be sending the US market the new Giulia sedan and the company’s first SUV. .
13 comments: Alfa Romeo 4C I am amazed with its one-of-a-kind futuristic display of its body. It has lots of good features that are noticeably great like the headlamp, bumper, and even the wheels have distinctive design.
 Most likely, a futuristic car. Even though its not yet release many has been taking details to it and how would it cost, even studying how advanced its engine specs,. Well, another indication that it effectively attracts and took the attention of the car lovers.
 I loved how it was come into this concept. It’s very refreshing and energizing. The metallic look is fantastic. The headlight is superb.
 I like the metallic look of this Alfa Romeo. It looks good on its futuristic platform. I hope that its interior would be as impressive as its exterior. Can’t wait to see this vehicle hit the market!
 This one is very futuristic and deriving the model into a social one. I find it also aggressive on the designs and looks like metallic on it’s body paint. I love the whole package of this car.
 I love the whole package of this Alfa Romeo but not to mention the engine specification of it. The futuristic looks of this with that front hood design, wheels, side design, bumper and almost tinted rear window, superb job!
 The alfa Romeo 4C is a new version on coming 2013 this a car has reveled that the 1750 turbo four cylinder engine its maximum heat every full turbo to use for different of alfa romeo to other car we can allow to 4c to sprint from 0 up to 60 mph in just seconds.
 This car is very futuristic deriving the model into a social one. I find it also aggressive on the designs and looks like metallic on it’s body paint.
 Alfa Romeo is a masterpiece. I love everything about it. By looking at that photo, I can actually say what I want for my future car to have, only painted on pink. And the wheels are stunning perfect!!
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04.13.2012 @ 08:46