That's a true problem of compromises... I know that very well with the Alpine. The S is quite good at that game, and more polyvalent that the normal one, with too supple suspensions on a track.

Alfa Romeo 4C.

By: amanico : January 24th, 2023-22:52

In the world of small Bombas, there are few ones: The Porsche Cayman, the Audi TT, the Lotus Elise, the Alpine A110 and the... Alfa Romeo 4C. And the 4C is not the less interesting. With a body which reminds the most beautiful creations from the Sixties. ...

Automotive

Alfa Romeo 4C.

you know my love for this one

I much prefer your rims which are very Alfa!

your pics show the total base version (no sports setup, cheap seats, rims, ...)

Yes, this is what I understood.

A friend who had it asks for 6cyl & better suspension.

and probably power steering ;-)

That's a true problem of compromises... I know that very well with the Alpine. The S is quite good at that game, and more polyvalent that the normal one, with too supple suspensions on a track.

Aerodynamic problem with the front?

the front is empty - you cannot even open the hood, it is screwed with about 8 bolts to the chassis

AAAah, I wondered why there was no pictures under the front hood. Now I better understand. Yes, 890 is nothing. Even the Alpine is 200 Kilos heavier.

Imagine that one with a 6 Cylinders. I would have probably chosen it.

I am honestly not missing a single cyl

5 would be cool, too! :))))

Such car doesnt deserve current stupid rule

I totally concur with you.

🙂

;)

Rule is for the ugly, the undistinguished and the unexciting.

I couldn't say it better.

So nice to see all those pics

Absolutely, my friend. I ma not fond of all these practical cars. At the point I never owned one!

Sexy little thing from the outside. (Though the big sister 8C coupe is the most beautiful). Enjoy!

Yes, the 8C is a kind of modern 33 Stradale. A legend.

I almost like the 8C better, even if it is blasfemous :-) Do you know how many were made of the 8C?

500. From 2007 to 2010.

No wonder it is popular (and expensive). Thanks

4 or 5 times more expensive than a 4C, indeed. But it is true that it has twice more cylinders.

original msrp was 2 - 2.5 of a 4C

Thanks for the precision, my friend.

500 coupe and 500 spider

Indeed, 500 Spiders, too.

the 8C is one of the worst cars with 400 hp on the road

I heard that it let some critics sceptic, but at that point?

you will not find this car on a track and you will not even drive it for longer times at ultimate speeds on straight roads, it is just for showing off its lines and beauty at some cars and coffees (or wherever)

Too bad! Is this something you cannot correct?

no, it is a fat GT with inappropriate electronics and weight balance

So, the 4C is much better at that game.

different market and customer, no direct comparison possible

Or they rather have... 2 4C. ;)

Agree

I will post it a bit later.

A fat hamster

Oooh yes, bur still, it seems that this one is quite explosive.

Nico, your list looks good

You made some good points, here. I have to agree.

Yes! A charmer!

Strange... But Alfa is present in the US Market, which is not the case of Renault and Alpine... Both charming, and very close to each other in terms of performances.

Wow. They certainly don't do you any favors with the license plate size and placement.

True!

Agree a baby Ferrari but the dash is a real let down. I look at the lates BMW's and I hate the dash boards. I am old school. Two big dials and two small ones please.

Yes, this is the detail I really dislike... I am like you when it comes to dashboards.

Yes better, but I still prefer analogue dials.

You know what? Me too. By far.