Full details of the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C have been released ahead of its European launch in October 2013. The Italian automaker has said they will build only 3 500 units annually of which 1 000 of them are designated for Europe.

Captivating coupe with two racing bucket seats

The 4C comes equipped with a digital instrument cluster, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and two fabric covered racing bucket seats. The car aslo comes with a Racing pack that includes a sport steering wheel with leather and microfiber inserts, a sportier exhaust system, a race-tuned suspension and 18- and 19-inch wheels with AR Racing tyres. There’s also a Luxury Pack inclusive of leather and microfiber sports seats and Bi-LED headlights with carbon fiber surrounds. Additionally the car comes with grey brake calipers, a dual exhaust system and 17- / 18-inch alloy wheels.

Engine specs

Hand-built on a Formula One-derived carbon-fibre monocoque shell that weighs just 65 kg, the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is packed with a turbocharged 1.75-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 177 kW and 350 Nm of torque. It is connected to a dual-clutch transmission that enables the 895 kg sports car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 258 km/h . Fuel consumption is rated at 6.8-litres/100km with CO2 emissions of 157 g/km.

The mini supercar is expected in South Africa during the middle of 2014, just after the European launch. Pricing is unconfirmed, but expected to be over R650 000.

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C gallery