Alfa Romeo 4C#4C Spider

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The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is a two-seater, rear-wheel drive coupé with technology and materials derived from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, with a 1750 cc turbo petrol engine with direct injection, the "Alfa TCT" twin dry clutch transmission, and the Alfa DNA dynamic control selector.

The 4C concept version was unveiled in the 81st Geneva Motor Show in March 2011,{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11000 |title=World Premiere: the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2011-03-01 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2014-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208025347/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11000 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|author= Noah Joseph |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/alfa-romeo-4c-concept-geneva-2011/ |title=Geneva 2011: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept shows us what matte(rs) |publisher=Autoblog.com |access-date=2013-12-15}} followed by the Mille Miglia 2011 parade,{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11065 |title=Alfa Romeo 4C Concept at the "Mille Miglia 2011" parade |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2011-05-11 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054712/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11065 |url-status=dead }} Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011,{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11159 |title=Mefistofele, Alfa Romeo and Alfa 4C Concept historic models: these are the stars of the "Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011" |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233502/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11159 |url-status=dead }} 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11202 |title=Alfa Romeo at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040359/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11202 |url-status=dead }}

It was displayed for the first time outside in Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in 2012. Compared to the production version, it is very similar, with the biggest differences being front lights, side vents and mirrors.

The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept was voted the 'Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year' award by the readers of German magazine Auto Bild, and won the Auto Bild Design Award 2011.{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11094 |title=Alfa Romeo wins prestigious awards in Germany and Italy |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2011-05-31 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2015-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610211000/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11094 |url-status=dead }} It was awarded the "Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes" by referendum of the public in Villa d'Este.{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115142 |title=Alfa Romeo enjoys success in Villa d'Este with the 4C and the 1933 6C 1750 GS |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2012-05-28 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052845/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115142 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|author= Noah Joseph |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/29/alfa-romeo-takes-top-honors-at-villa-deste/ |title=Alfa Romeo takes top honors at Villa d'Este |publisher=Autoblog.com |access-date=2013-12-15}}

The production car was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show,{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115460 |title=World première: Alfa Romeo 4C |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-02-12 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2015-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610230243/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115460 |url-status=dead }} followed by 2013 Essen 'Techno Classica',{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115548 |title=Alfa Romeo 4C: German preview at the Essen 'Techno Classica' |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-04-10 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061138/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115548 |url-status=dead }} Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013,{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115683 |title=The 4C compact supercar and six magnificent classic Alfas to star at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013 |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-07-10 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025901/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115683 |url-status=dead }} Moscow Raceway,{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115702 |title=The new Alfa Romeo distribution network to kick off in Russia |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025906/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115702 |url-status=dead }} 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.{{cite web|url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115725 |title=Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 14 at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |access-date=2013-12-15}}

The bare '4C000' chassis was also shown at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoedizione.com/production-start-alfa-romeo-4c-again-a-bit-closer/ |title=Production start Alfa Romeo 4C again a bit closer |publisher=Autoedizione.com |date=2013-03-29 |access-date=2013-12-15}}

Ordering of European models began in October 2013 at Alfa Romeo dealerships in Europe.{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115753 |title=Alfa Romeo 4C: 'just drive' |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051838/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115753 |url-status=dead }}

As part of the Alfa Romeo 4C launch, Alfa Romeo Style Centre and Compagnia Ducale designed a 4C IFD (Innovative Frame Design) Bicycle, inspired by the Alfa Romeo 4C coupé. The vehicle went on sale in December 2013 and marketed in Europe, Asia and America.{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115758 |title=Alfa Romeo introduces the exclusive 4C IFD bicycle |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-09-24 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052554/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115758 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|author= Noah Joseph |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/28/alfa-romeo-4c-ifd-bicycle/ |title=Alfa Romeo rolls out the 4C of bicycles |publisher=Autoblog.com |access-date=2013-12-15}}

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Production of the 4C began May 2013 at Maserati's plant in Modena, with an expected production of up to 2500 units per year.{{cite web|url=http://www.fiatspa.com/en-US/media_center/FiatDocuments/2012/April/Nuovo_assetto_organizzativo_e_industriale_di_Maserati_ENG.pdf|title=New organizational and industrial structure for Maserati|access-date=2012-04-12|publisher=Fiat SpA|year=2012}} It was the first mass-produced Alfa Romeo model to be sold in the US market since 1995 when the 164 sedan stopped being sold in the US.{{cite web|url=http://www.fiatspa.com/it-IT/investor_relations/investors/presentazioni/FiatDocuments/2011/UBS%20Auto%20Show%20Investor%20Conference%20-%20Frankfurt%20%28Sep%2014%202011%29_site.pdf|title=Alfa Romeo & Jeep: iconic brands to play globally|access-date=2011-09-17|publisher=Fiat SpA|year=2011}}

Production of the Alfa Romeo 4C was originally estimated to be over 1000 units per year,{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115626 |title=Alfa Romeo 4C: excellence made in Italy |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-06-11 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052406/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115626 |url-status=dead }} with an upper limit of 3500 units per year, depending on the quantity of carbon fiber chassis that can be built by the supplier Adler Plastic.{{cite web|url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20130905/COPY01/309059953/alfa-romeo-4c-is-a-masterpiece-says-fiat-product-boss |title=Alfa Romeo 4C is a 'masterpiece |date=30 July 2013 |access-date=2014-07-26}}{{cite web |url=http://www.adlergroup.it/doc/2013_03_15_mattinobn.pdf |title=15 03 2013 – Il Mattino: Scudieri apre Adler: ad Airola i telai in fibra di carbonio per l'Alfa 4c |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2018-11-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125171051/http://www.adlergroup.it/doc/2013_03_15_mattinobn.pdf |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.adlergroup.it/articolo.html |title=Alfa 4C per il mercato Usa: nasce la scocca in carbonio |publisher=Adlergroup.it |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2019-03-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190314025517/http://www.adlergroup.it/articolo.html |url-status=dead }} Within the 3,500-unit quota, 1,000 units are earmarked for Europe.

Delivery of the European Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition took place at Balocco (Vercelli, Italy) Test Centre. In 2018, the 4C coupe was discontinued for the North American market.{{cite web|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe Gets The Axe, But The Spider Lives On|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/250466/alfa-romeo-4c-coupe-discontinued/|date=2018-06-27|access-date=2019-02-11|first1=Jeff|last1=Perez|website=motor1.com}} The 4C Spider, however continued to be sold there for model year 2019 and model year 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2019/11/14/alfa-romeo-4c-not-dead-yet/|title=Alfa Romeo 4C production to continue until at least late 2020|website=autoblog.com|access-date=16 January 2020}} In other markets, such as Australia and Japan, both the coupe and Spider continued.{{cite web|url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/rumour-buster-alfa-romeo-4c-coupe-lives-on-for-now|title=Rumour buster - Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe lives on for now|website=whichcar.com.au|access-date=1 July 2019}} In late 2020, a new tribute-edition named the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo was announced.{{Cite web|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/alfa-romeo-4c-spider-33-stradale-tributo/|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo: 33 Mal America Last|date=15 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020-alfa-romeo-4c-spicer-33-stradale-tributo-first-look-photos-price/amp/|title = 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo: The Last of the 4Cs|date = 14 December 2020}}

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The car was designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo (Style Centre) and developed by Alfa Romeo.

The chassis is composed of a central carbon fiber tub, with aluminium subframes front and rear.{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/alfa4c|title=Exclusive: the Alfa Romeo 4C draws nearer|access-date=2011-12-17|year=2011|author=Paul Horrell|work=topgear.com|archive-date=2015-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612092404/http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/alfa4c|url-status=dead}} The carbon fiber tub is produced by TTA (Tecno Tessile Adler) in Airola, as a joint venture between Adler Plastic and Lavorazione Materiali Compositi.{{cite web|url=http://denaro.it/blog/2012/11/13/nuova-alfa-telai-in-carbonio-a-gennaio-parte-la-produzione/|title=Nuova Alfa, telai in carbonio: a gennaio parte la produzione|access-date=2012-11-16|publisher=Il denaro.it/|language=it|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218133328/http://denaro.it/blog/2012/11/13/nuova-alfa-telai-in-carbonio-a-gennaio-parte-la-produzione/|archive-date=2013-02-18|url-status=dead}} The carbon fiber components that make up the chassis are cut using CNC technology.{{cite web|author=SHillis |url=http://www.cmsna.com/blog/2013/08/cms-industries-the-alfa-romeo-4c/ |title=Automaker Alfa Romeo Uses CNC Machines to Create the 4C | CMS North America Blog |publisher=Cmsna.com |date=2013-08-19 |access-date=2014-05-29}}

The entire carbon-fiber monocoque chassis ("tub") of the car weighs {{convert|143|lb}}. Front and rear aluminium subframes combine with the tub, roof reinforcements and engine mounting to comprise the 4C chassis giving the vehicle a total chassis weight of {{convert|236|lb|abbr=on}} and a total vehicle curb weight of just {{convert|940|kg|lb|abbr=on}}.{{Cite magazine |date=January 27, 2016 |title=Alfa Romeo 4C |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=112612673&site=eds-live&scope=site |url-access=subscription |magazine=Autocar |pages=50–56 |via=EBSCOhost |issue=6185 |issn=1355-8293}} The 4C has a single carbon fiber body, similar to the body of many supercars. The outer body is made of a composite material (SMC for Sheet Moulding Compound) which is 20% lighter than steel. The stability is comparable to steel and better than aluminium.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}

The 4C employs double wishbone suspensions at the front and MacPherson struts at the rear.{{cite web|url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11000|title=World Premiere: the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept|access-date=2011-03-02|work=alfaromeopress.com|archive-date=2014-12-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208025347/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/11000|url-status=dead}} The resultant weight distribution is 38% on the front and 62% on the rear axle.{{cite web|url=http://www.socialnetwall.alfaromeo.com/c/81st-geneva-international-motor-show/alfa-romeo-4c---the-/2297|title=Alfa Romeo 4C – The technical sheet|access-date=2011-03-02|work=socialnetwall.alfaromeo.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/alfa-romeo-4c-concept-geneva-2011/|title=Geneva 2011: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept shows us what matte(rs)|access-date=2011-03-01|work=autoblog.com}} Wheels and tires have different diameters and widths front and rear: 205/45 R17 front and 235/40 R18 back as standard, with optional 205/40 R18 and 235/35 R19.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoedizione.com/all-specifications-of-the-alfa-romeo-4c/|title=Tires|access-date=2013-03-11|work=autoedizione.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811030433/http://www.autoedizione.com/all-specifications-of-the-alfa-romeo-4c/|archive-date=2016-08-11|url-status=dead}} Both wheel options come equipped with Pirelli P Zero tires. The 4C uses vented disc brakes on all wheels; Brembo {{convert|305|mm|in|1}} on the front and {{convert|292|mm|in|1}} on the rear. The car can stop from {{convert|100|km/h|mi/h|0}} in 36 meters. To save weight and increase steering feel, the 4C has no power steering. Its center of gravity height, at {{convert|40|cm}} off the ground,{{cite web|url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/253053/alfa-romeo-4c-review/|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Review |work=CarAdvice.com.au |author=Connor Stephenson|date=24 September 2013|access-date=6 June 2016|quote=the centre of gravity is just 40cm off the ground}} is {{convert|7|cm}} lower than that of the Lotus Elise.{{cite web |url=http://willmartin.com/suspension/ |title=Suspension |date=2014-02-04 |access-date=2016-06-05 |quote=The Lotus Elise has a kinematic roll center height of 30mm above the ground and a center of gravity height of 470mm. The Lotus Elise RCH is 6% the height of the CG, meaning 6% of lateral force is transferred through the suspension arms and 94% is transferred through the springs and dampers. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625121424/http://willmartin.com/suspension/ |archive-date=2016-06-25 |url-status=dead }}

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The 4C uses a new all-aluminium 1.75 L (1,742 cc) inline 4 cylinder turbocharged engine{{cite web|url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/detail/11640|title=World première: Alfa Romeo 4C|access-date=2013-02-25|year=2013|work=alfaromeopress.com}} producing {{convert|240|PS|0}} at 6000 rpm. The engine has been designed for minimum weight. The engine's combined fuel consumption {{convert|6.8|L/100 km}}.

{{convert|0|-|62|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} acceleration is achieved in 4.5 seconds (slightly higher for the North American version due to its increased weight compared to the European counterpart) and the top speed is {{Convert|258|km/h|mi/h|0}}, the power-to-weight-ratio being just 0.267 hp/kg (8.22 lb/hp).{{cite web|url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115512|title=4C launch|access-date=2013-03-05|work=alfaromeopress.com|archive-date=2015-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725171201/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115512|url-status=dead}} A journalist from Quattroruote car magazine demonstrated how the 4C accelerates from {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} faster than 4.5 seconds. In race mode, with left foot on the brake pedal, if you pull the right shift paddle the engine will rev to 3500 rpm, but if you also pull the left paddle the engine will rev to 6000 rpm and {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} time will go down to 4.2 seconds.{{cite web|url=http://tv.quattroruote.it/la-prova/video/alfa-romeo-4c-prova-su-strada/|title=alfa romeo 4c prova su strada|access-date=2014-01-02|publisher=quattroruote|year=2013|author=Carlo Bellati|language=it|archive-date=2014-01-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191711/http://tv.quattroruote.it/la-prova/video/alfa-romeo-4c-prova-su-strada/|url-status=dead}}

Italian car magazine Quattroruote published the lap time of 4C around Nürburgring. It lapped the ring in 8:04.{{cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/report-alfa-romeo-4c-laps-nurburgring-in-8-04/|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Laps Nurburgring in 8:04|date=18 September 2013|access-date=2013-09-22|publisher=TopSpeed.com}}

The 4C is equipped with a six speed Alfa TCT Dual Dry Clutch Transmission, and can be operated via gearshift paddles on the steering wheel. It also has an Alfa 'DNA' dynamic control selector which controls the behavior of engine, brakes, throttle response, suspension and gearbox.{{cite web|url=http://www.covercars.com/cars/38999|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Concept|publisher=CoverCars|date=2011-08-30|access-date=2011-09-02|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130120002206/http://www.covercars.com/cars/38999|archive-date=2013-01-20|url-status=dead}} In addition to the modes already seen in Giulietta, the 4C has a new "Race" mode.

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The U.S. version of the 4C was introduced in the 2014 New York International Auto Show with the first 100 4C's being shipped to the U.S. early July, with a total of 850 being shipped by the end of 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/04/17/alfa-romeo-4c-us-sales/7819805/ |title=Alfa Romeo 4C an 'appetizer' for brand's U.S. return |publisher=usatoday.com |access-date=2014-04-17}} The U.S. model includes extra bracing and strengthening required to meet U.S. crash regulations (including aluminium inserts in the carbon fiber chassis), resulting in {{convert|100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} of weight increase. This version also has new headlamps similar to those seen before in the 4C Spider version.

In 2018, the 4C coupe was discontinued for the North American market due to US DOT NHTSA FMVSS 226 Ejection Mitigation.{{cite web |last1=Perez |first1=Jeff |title=Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe Gets The Axe, But The Spider Lives On |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/250466/alfa-romeo-4c-coupe-discontinued/ |website=Motor1.com |access-date=13 April 2020 |language=en}} The regulation called for a progressive compliance date based on volume and, due to low volume,{{Cite web|title=US DOT NHTSA FMVSS 226 Ejection Mitigation|url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/09/2013-21605/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-ejection-mitigation|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302151436/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/09/2013-21605/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-ejection-mitigation |archive-date=2019-03-02 }} the 4C was allowed to continue until the last compliance date of 9/1/2017, thus all 2018 4C coupes in North America have build dates of 8/2017 or earlier. The 4C Spider, however continued to be sold in North America for model year 2019 and model year 2020.

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The Spider version of the 4C was previewed showing a pre-production prototype at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115955 |title=Alfa Romeo 4C Spider preview to debut at Geneva 2014 |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2014-03-04 |access-date=2014-07-22 |archive-date=2016-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230438/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115955 |url-status=dead }} Sharing its engine with the Coupé version, the 4C Spider has different external parts such as the headlights, exhaust and engine hood, as well as a different roof section that features a removable roof panel. The North American spec 4C reflects a weight difference of only {{convert|22|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} (2,465 lbs vs. 2,487 lbs) for the Spider variant. Top speed is quoted at {{convert|257|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and acceleration from 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}} at 4.5 seconds.

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The 4C Launch Edition was a limited and numbered edition, unveiled at the vehicle's launch at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle came in a choice of four paint colors (Rosso Alfa, Rosso Competizione tri-coat, Madreperla White tri-coat or Carrara White matte). 500 examples were reserved for Europe/ROW, 500 for North America, 88 for Australia (Rosso Alfa and Madreperla White only),{{cite web |last1=Knight |first1=Robert |title=18 Alfa Romeo 4C TBi SA (2014) |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/26050999977 |website=Flickr |date=20 March 2018 |access-date=25 March 2019}} 200 to Japan and 100 for the Middle East. Note that the original press release cited 500 for North America, 400 Europe, and 100 ROW;{{Cite web|title=WORLD PREMIÈRE: ALFA ROMEO 4C LAUNCH EDITION|url=http://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/alfa-romeo/press/world-premi-re-alfa-romeo-4c-launch-edition|access-date=2021-10-09|website=www.media.stellantis.com|language=en}} however, the plaques on actual cars suggest that more were built and are the numbers referenced above.

Distinguishing features of the Launch Edition were carbon fiber trim (including headlight housings, spoiler and door mirror caps), rear aluminium extractor with dark finishing, Bi-LED headlights, dark painted 18-inch front and 19-inch rear alloy wheels, additional air intakes on the front fascia, red brake calipers, racing exhaust system, BMC air cleaner, specific calibration for shock absorbers and rear anti-roll bar, leather/fabric sports seats with parts in Alcantara and a numbered plaque. Alfa Red colored cars got matching red stitching on the steering wheel, handbrake, mats, handles and sports seats.{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115825 |title=The first European Alfa Romeo 4C 'Launch Edition' units are delivered at Balocco |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-10-31 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118190241/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115825 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115512 |title=World première: Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-03-05 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2015-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725171201/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115512 |url-status=dead }}

In Europe the vehicle went on sale for 60,000 euros including VAT.{{cite web|url=http://www.usacarfox.com/2013/02/usa-car-fox-alfa-romeo-4c-perform-at-geneva-show-debut.html|title=Price|access-date=2013-06-12|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130620005051/http://www.usacarfox.com/2013/02/usa-car-fox-alfa-romeo-4c-perform-at-geneva-show-debut.html|archive-date=2013-06-20|url-status=dead}}

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The 4C Competizione is a limited edition version of the 4C introduced in the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, finished in matte Vesuvio Grey, with carbon details on the roof, rear spoiler, mirror caps, side air vents and headlight moulding.Top Speed: [https://www.topspeed.com/cars/alfa-romeo/2018-alfa-romeo-4c-coupe-competizione/ 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Coupé Competizione | Top Speed], accessdate: 10. February 2019 The run reportedly consisted of 108 units. The Japanese market received 25 units,{{cite web|url=https://www.fcagroup.jp/press-office/3905/|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Press Release|language=ja|website=fcagroup.jp|access-date=1 July 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.alfaromeo-jp.com/models/4c/limited/4c-competizione/|title=4C Competizione|language=ja|website=alfaromeo-jp.com|access-date=1 July 2019}} and 10 units were assigned to Australia.{{cite web|url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/alfa-romeo-4c-2020-pricing-and-spec-confirmed-competizione-limited-edition-lands-75764|title=Alfa Romeo 4C 2020 pricing and spec confirmed: Competizione Limited Edition lands|website=carsguide.com.au|access-date=16 January 2020}} The US-market received no Competizione editions.{{cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/2020-alfa-romeo-4c-spider-italia-is-a-final-attempt-from-alfa-to-stay-relevant/|title=2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Italia Is A Final Attempt From Alfa To Stay Relevant|website=TopSpeed.com|date=8 February 2019|access-date=16 January 2020}}

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First introduced in 2018, it was originally a limited edition of 108,autoevolution: [https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2018-alfa-romeo-4c-receives-competizione-and-italia-special-editions-124301.html 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Receives Competizione And Italia Special Editions - autoevolution], accessdate: 10. February 2019 with 15 cars going to Japan.{{cite web|title=4C Spider Italia|url=https://www.alfaromeo-jp.com/models/4cspider/limited/4cspider-italia/|access-date=1 July 2019|website=alfaromeo-jp.com|language=ja}}

In 2020 Alfa added 16 units for North America (15 in USA and 1 in Canada), thus the number of 4C Italias globally is believed to be 124. This limited version has Misano Blue Metallic paint; and front air intake and rear diffuser finished in Piano Black. A special Spider Italia emblem adorns the rear fenders, and the design features the Italian flag. The inside has an aluminium 4C Spider Italia plaque on the center console.{{cite web|title=2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Italia Debuts In Misano Blue Paint|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/304434/alfa-romeo-4c-spider-italia/ |first1=Chris|last1=Bruce|date=2019-02-07|access-date=2019-02-11|website=motor1.com}}

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To commemorate the end of 4C production, Alfa Romeo announced the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo.{{cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2020/12/14/alfa-romeo-4c-spider-33-stradale-special-edition/|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is dead after 2020, but look at this 33 Stradale Tributo|publisher=Autoblog|date=2020-12-14|author=Zac Palmer}}

It is a tribute to the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, and limited to 33 cars for North America. Of the 33 North American cars, 22 were allocated to US dealers, 10 were allocated to Canadian dealers, and one, #33/33, was to be given to an FCA executive based on an internal application process - internal dealer documents called this the "Mike Manley" car. Australia received 15 Tributos while Japan received 50 cars. Note that in Australia and Japan the Tributo was available in both Coupe and Spider configurations.

The 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo features exclusive Rosso Villa d’Este tri-coat paint, gray-gold wheels, and a two-tone "tobacco" (brown) leather and black micro-fiber interior. In a first for Alfa Romeo, the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo also features a red carbon fiber tub. It also includes a unique numbered plaque, and a book detailing the 4C and 33 Stradale. Since the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo was meant to be an expression of the best of a 4C, it included all available options, such as the Akropovic exhaust, carbon fiber halo, Club Italia flag mirrors, and race-tuned suspension as standard.

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On September 12, 2013, an Alfa Romeo 4C (with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tires) driven by Horst von Saurma completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in 8 minutes 4 seconds.{{cite web |last1=Joseph |first1=Noah |title=Alfa Romeo confirms 4C's 8:04 Nürburgring lap [w/video] [UPDATE] |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/21/alfa-romeo-4c-nurburgring-video/ |website=Autoblog |access-date=25 March 2019 |date=21 October 2013}}

The Alfa Romeo 4C has been used as the official safety car of the SBK Superbike World Championship since the 2013 season, except at Laguna Seca, where another FCA product, the Dodge Challenger, is used, owing to FCA traditionally giving the Dodge brand exposure since the Alfa Romeo was not available in the United States at the time.{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115805 |title=Alfa Romeo still key player in the Superbike World Championship |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-10-20 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025910/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115805 |url-status=dead }}

A private tuning and racing firm, Picchio S.p.a., created a limited production race prepared Alfa Romeo 4C. The Alfa Romeo 4C Picchio is powered by a new 4-cylinder turbo 1750 cc engine with 600 horsepower (CV) and equipped with a Hewland sequential semi automatic gearbox operated with steering wheel controls and suspension redesigned for use with Pirelli PZero 13 inch tires. The car is fully race prepared with FIA certificate and contains the mandatory roll cage, cut-off switches, and with all interior removed except for a new bucket seat and race harness.{{cite web|author=Post |url=https://www.slideshare.net/autoblog/scheda-tecnica-alfa-romeo-4c-picchio |title=Scheda tecnica Alfa Romeo 4C Picchio |publisher=Slideshare.net |date=2016-04-11 |access-date=2017-05-07}}

The prototype of this car is being used in Italian Hillclimb events, though customers can specify to have their own car built to order at a price of 296,000 euros.{{cite web |url=http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/sport/f1/2016/04/09/autocvmpresentata-lalfa-4c-ar-picchio_480f3627-a70f-4340-a8f7-7629a0aa2b8d.html |title=Auto:Cvm,presentata l'Alfa 4C Ar Picchio|publisher=ansa.it |date=2016-04-09 |access-date=2016-04-11}}

Worldwide awards the Alfa Romeo 4C has received include:

• "Performance Car of the Year 2015" in the inaugural Association of Professional Motoring Press (APMP) Car and Van of the Year Awards in Ireland{{cite news|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Off to an Award-Winning Start in Ireland|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2014/10/21/117483-alfa-romeo-4c-off-to-award-winning-start-ireland.html|access-date=22 October 2014}}
• Joint "Overall Best Car" award in the Irish edition of The Sunday Times/CompleteCar.ie Best Cars Guide 2015 and "Best Driver’s Car Under €75,000"{{cite news|title=ALFA ROMEO 4C NAMED JOINT "OVERALL WINNER" IN SUNDAY TIMES IRELAND / COMPLETECAR.IE BEST CAR GUIDE 2015|url=http://www.alfaromeopress.ie/press/article/309|access-date=22 October 2014|agency=Press|publisher=Fiat Chrysler Automobiles|date=2 October 2014}}
• "Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2013" at the 29th International Automobile Festival in France—with 41 percent of the votes, ahead of the BMW 4 Series (25% of the votes), Mercedes-Benz CLA (22%), and Mazda3 (12%). More than 100,000 votes were cast in more than 50 countries.{{cite news|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Garners International Attention|url=http://www.motoringview.com/alfa-romeo-4c-garners-international-attention/|access-date=10 February 2014|newspaper=Motoringview|date=2 February 2014}}
• Import sports car category in the Auto Motor und Sport "Best Cars 2014" awards—barely edging out the previous winner, Aston Martin Rapide S{{cite news|title="Best Cars 2014" Das sind die Sieger unserer Leserwahl Insgesamt|url=http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/best-cars-2014-das-sind-die-sieger-unserer-leserwahl-7974879.html|access-date=10 February 2014|newspaper=Auto Motor und Sport}}
• "Best Sports Car 2013" under the compact supercar category by El Economista vote{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115570 |title=Spain: Alfa Romeo 4C is 'Best Sports Car 2013' by 'El Economista' |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=2013-05-10 |access-date=2013-12-15 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052127/http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/115570 |url-status=dead }}
• Readers of Auto Zeitung named it winner of the "Sportscars/Imported" category of the 26th edition of "Auto Trophy" with 17.2% of the votes—beating out more expensive models like the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (16.6%) and the Jaguar F-Type (15.8%){{cite news|title=Alfa Romeo 4C Wins 'Auto Trophy 2013'|url=http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=183271#.UqH7T4GxPKQ|access-date=6 December 2013|newspaper=WebWire|date=27 November 2013}}
• What Car? Reader Award for "the most exciting car to be launched in 2013"{{cite news|title=Alfa Romeo 4C: Winner, Reader Award|url=http://www.whatcar.com/awards/reader-vote/index.html|access-date=2013-12-07|newspaper=What Car?|archive-date=2013-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213161558/http://www.whatcar.com/awards/reader-vote/index.html|url-status=dead}}
• FHM magazine named it 2013 Car of the Year{{cite news|last=Waller|first=Jordan|title=The cars that made our arteries throb in 2013|url=http://www.fhm.com/upgrade/mens-style/6-cars-thatve-made-our-arteries-throb-in-2013-84834|access-date=12 December 2013|newspaper=FHM Magazine|date=12 December 2013}}
• WhichCar Australia Most Stylish Car for 2016{{cite web |title=Alfa Romeo 4C named the most stylish car for 2016 |url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-style/alfa-romeo-4c-named-the-most-stylish-car-for-2016 |website=Whichcar |access-date=25 March 2019 |date=21 January 2016}}

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