Alfa Romeo 4C: You'll Want To Love It - XCAR

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They say you have to own an Alfa to be a true petrol head. Trouble is, you have to want one in the first place. Is the 4C the car to get people in to Alfas again?
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[@mcmh9523]

"We have to love Alfa. It's the law." -Richard Hammond

[@akula2shark]

***** Yes. But my first car was Honda NSX (huge Senna follower). Second was Alfa! :)

[@mcmh9523]

***** Of course :)

[@mcmh9523]

***** So does that mean you're an Alfa owner? Awesome!

[@akula2shark]

万マ宮彁 I bought Brera in 2008 because it was pretty good (especially looks), thanks to reputed Italian designer named Giugiaro.

[@mcmh9523]

***** That's one beautiful car, if you ask me. The thing with Italian cars is that they never get old. Even the 20-years-old Alfa spider looks like a fresh concept car. I bet your car would look as fresh as it used to be in 2005 even after an extra decade or two from now :)

[@trento7183]

Never use logic to buy an Alfa. Use your heart.

[@thijss1272]

if you really love alfa, they are worth it.

[@referencechannel996]

Cause if you use logic, nobody would buy. Depreciation is crazy, and maintainance is crazy

[@Eidrian111]

@@referencechannel996 in my country i can sale my 4c for the same price I bought it new. Not to shabby I would think. Maintenance isn’t expensive at all.

[@Unkn0wnz_anon]

@@Eidrian111 what country

[@Kmaaq]

I’d say never buy any sports car with your brain. In fact, only buy cars that are strictly transportation devices and nothing more with your brain.

[@90boiler]

I really do want one. To me it's one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@williamconnolly4095]

are u a hairdresser?

[@kostadinkondev829]

@@williamconnolly4095 idiot

[@deviklovecraft3835]

@@williamconnolly4095 Eh ?

[@pvickmalhotra]

I agree, this car years from now will still look amazing. It's just so beautiful

[@9isthelive]

I went for a test drive yesterday. BIG MISTAKE, now i have to buy one

[@Eidrian111]

Did you?

[@monoman18_yt_m25]

@@Eidrian111 did he?

[@Eidrian111]

@@monoman18_yt_m25 he dead

[@rkberta]

I have a Launch Edition US version. Much different than the European version. The US version has more government required crash crush zones, side air bags and a slightly different carbon fiber layering to increase the crash protection. It weights a bit more but surprisingly the performance is the same or better with this version. Several test have shown 4.1 seconds 0-60 and 12.6 second quarter miles at 108 mph....which I can verify.The traming (darting about) was due to some having incorrect suspension alignment on some of the delivered cars. Mine tracks like on rails and no issues at all. May also have something do with driving on the other side of the road in Britain vs. US. Needs to be properly broken in before the true performance shows. The trans is magnificent....there is some turbo lag in the All Weather mode but gets better as it goes up the 4 levels of engine mapping and stability control, etc. tightening. By the way these are not made by Alfa Romeo....they are all made in the Maserati factory in Modena. This was an early lower end model. The model I have has track suspension and race exhaust. Frankly the ride isn't that bad. It is firm but well damped...my wife says it is plenty comfortable for her. With my exhaust the noise level goes up but we can still carry on a conversation....until you nail it....and that glorious ALFA symphony starts. There are plenty of other excellent cars out there....but this is a real drivers no concessions car. Every car has their "fails" but over all this is a darn impressive car. I spent a lot of time driving all the competition and settled on the C-4.....it hit all the points I was looking for.

[@brianhimmelman420]

Robert Berta how do you feel now? Thanks

[@ZachBux1345]

Robert Berta I'm thinking about getting a US launch edition... Worth it?

[@888mf4]

I agree. I bought one.

[@JimmyPtheman]

Robert Berta I own a 2017 with track suspension. Love it!!

[@JJs_playground]

@Beardio no, this is mid-engine rear-wheel drive car

[@jesselees2959]

Can't believe these videos don't get 100k+ views. This is my favourite car channel.

[@solitude335]

Same

[@gwwayner]

What is he whining about? This is a hard-edged sports car that the driver adapts to, not the other way around. It is low to the ground with stiff suspension to prevent bottoming out and for proper handling. This Alfa is an exciting car IMO.

[@shogun2215]

Proper handling wouldn't go off on its own. It sounds like he's not in control of the car, which is a big no-no for sports cars.

[@alexisamtosta]

Cuz he is an idiot that knows nothing about cars.

[@swansmeister]

seriously a 1.7t if you are talking 8c I agree but this nope, it sounds like a fart for real, isn't nearly fast enough or the go doesnt match the looks and it's too pricy.

[@thejohnson9204]

@@alexisamtosta Pretty sure he's driven way more cars than you..... idiot....

[@kostadinkondev829]

@@thejohnson9204 you are idiot

[@JUNAID187]

I think it's the most exciting car since the release of the original Bugatti veyron.

[@mikeokhravi3321]

Whoever does your music and editing, they are divine.

[@zacharyfernandez8269]

What's with all the dislikes? I think this is Alex's most honest review to date. They had an awesome idea, just not the perfect execution, but I respect Alfa for trying and almost pulling it off. Great Review!

[@samuel999]

It's a niche car with a very unique character (like the Morgan Aero Alex reviewed), so personally I think attacking it for not being a Porsche is a bit low-hanging fruit.

[@trojanwalrus2928]

Remember that you can take your 4C to any auto garage and they will change the tow and camber to your liking to get the handling you like

[@gloriahernandez-yk5os]

Bowl Board - by I

[@taylor1212eminem]

6+ minutes for a vague idea of how the car feels.

[@RUISPQR]

+Zachary Fernandez Does not sound remotely honest to me. In England the reviewers always hate Alfas, because they are biased towards german and british cars. Autoexpress is a good exemple. Motor trend is the way to go in motoring reviews

[@BrandonSegave]

The production value of this video is excellent. Great shots, great editing, great music. Maybe there is life after Top Gear. Well done.

[@ConnorNorng]

+Brandon Segave Top Gear is coming back on amazon tv or something like that. anyway. it is indeed official.

[@TheShale187]

One passed me the other day down a canyon road. I never thought a 4 banger could sound so good!

[@w-james9277]

Nice seeing a proper honest review rather than just praising it just because its got an Alfa Romeo badge on it

[@snurrespraett]

I have a 4C since June last year. I've driven it from Estonia to the Nürburgring Nordschleife and back, I drove 103 laps while I was there. And i just can't believe Alex and I have driven the same car. Mine is an LE with the Race suspension and I still find it a tad soft, I drive it flat out hitting 230 km/h plus before Schwedenkreuz still talking to my passengers. It has never tried to kill me, it doesn't suffer ADHD and it doesn't have any of the negative traits British journalists keep telling us about.

[@27After2]

This by far has been the most objective and honest review I've seen on KZbin of the 4C yet....well done XCAR! Love your review films!

[@overbuiltlimited]

Solid review. Appreciate the different take. Wonderful camera work, music and editing as well. And most of all thank you for not cracking horrible scripted jokes during the review like almost every other car reviewer feels the need to these days.

[@nickgallucci8117]

they have sorted out the steering issue and i absolutely love the spider carbon fiber headlights the car is an ALFISTI Dream !!!

[@ricardoalmeida4719]

Love your reviews Alex. Great job from Gareth and Luca as well. You and Chris Harris are the best in the business in my opinion. Greetings from Portugal! Keep up the amazing work.

[@12oach]

Having driven one myself multiple times now and being kind of a fanboy I can sort of get it about the steering. Get an alignment on it. Because that did wonders for it. And I have to say about the comfort it is no where near a car for comfort its a trackday car just like a Lotus elise exige. Chris Harris had the same problem with the front end of the car feeling quite unstable.

[@itsalex.720]

All of XCAR's films are so beautifully produced. A perfect blend of automotive enthusiasm, eloquent journalism, inspiring filmmaking, and gorgeous production to bring it all together

[@irfanaqil1]

The 4c's bug eye is brilliant

[@hazzabazza7230]

Hey xcar, I can't say how much I love your Channel and how you constantly produce such beautiful videos of which I consider art, you produce amazing videos of all sorts of cars and I applaud you for this, I wish I had the power to show more people your videos as I believe these videos deserve millions of views each! Please continue to make videos and maybe one day I can do more than just hope you become more popular in the automotive industry. Yours faithfully, - a true fan

[@888mf4]

I bought one and it's my first Alfa Romeo and I love it. I also own a Lamborghini and this is more fun!!

[@simplefact4u]

Curious if you still have your 4C or sold ? How about the lambo ? I’m deciding between 4C and Gallardo

[@888mf4]

@@simplefact4u I sold both my 4C's but I loved them. Such a fun car and low maintenance costs. I would highly recommend one. However, the geometry needs looking at and an after market exhaust is necessary to stop the drone at around 70mph.

[@simplefact4u]

@@888mf4 thanks , what lambo did/do you have ?

[@888mf4]

@@simplefact4u Performante Spyder. It's on my KZbin channel and also the collection video on TGE TV

[@mesasartworks]

Most beautiful small super sport car ever build. Thanks for your review. Pictures, music and speech they're great at all

[@pdalia]

Brilliant review , so far I haven't heard so much detail into this car specially pros & cons, happily though still has some breed for all us enthusiast. The steering thing , well that's the trade off for lightness . Probably they should re work the car for another evolution one. Cheers

[@ianmcnll]

Alex, you do the best car reviews on the 'net...I really appreciate your honest opinions, which is what we need when unable to test drive certain cars ourselves. The idea of no-power steering appeals to me, as nothing gives that pure honest feedback like a non-assisted rack. Flappy paddles (especially _dual clutch_ ), strangely enough, do appeal to me, although I wouldn't turn down a proper 6-speed manual with Honda-esque snickery. Keep up the great work.

[@LMF5000]

A brutally honest review. Good job. Favourited and subscribed. Incidentally my daily car is an Alfa Mito with the semi-automatic gearbox (same 6-speed unit in the 4C). It's fantastic to drive fast, but there are some things about it that make me wonder what they were thinking when they made the car.

[@Lukerr239]

He's a great presenter. He continously gets into topics or says things that car-nerds like myself, nod the heads at.

[@AlfredvanKuik]

Not offering a manual transmission seems like a pretty big mistake to me. This is a competitor to the Elise and Cayman/boxster (maybe a little bit of MX-5/GT86), right? Those offer manuals for a reason. People who buy these kind of cars are usually into that. Yeah, the flappy paddles are probably good and they're obviously faster, but that's why you offer both so people have a choice. But still, I like the 4C. Especially the spider with the new headlights. It's stunning. I'd love to drive it one day, but if I was actually looking to buy a sportscar in this class, I'd look elsewhere.

[@whatsunsky4591]

First off another brilliant video done by you guys. The editing and commentary really are top notch...even better in my opinion then some of the channels bigger then you. One point I would like to bring up is that when you mention the steering you say it sometimes gets sketchy and unpredictable. If I recall correctly when they designed the 4C they actually are one of the few companies that decided to go with a manual steering option rather then a power steering format. Could it really just be the feedback from the road you were experiencing and not really a flaw in the car at all? They went with this option to give the car a more authentic feel and really emphasize the "driver" type car it is supposed to be. Many people miss that kind of raw feedback that many power steering options just don't give you now a days. I am by no means an Alfa fan boy...just giving you guys some food for thought. Great video keep them coming!

[@JetSquid]

Recently subscribed after seeing the video on the Hennessey Venom and I'm certainly glad I did, great videos.

[@westnoorazli4943]

the channel that provides very good contents . no more and no less that what viewers needs !

[@raidensears5321]

The car looks fantastic! Other than the headlights

[@yasseroweida2240]

I think that guy is the best to present car reviews. He has his own English ! with his own vacabulary. Absolutely great !

[@raymaher9500]

Excellent video. Many thanks! I liked the history behind the company. Well written and nicely presented. A well put together video.

[@raymaher9500]

I've noticed that in other videos that you make. Really great touch, and much appreciated. Keep up the great work.

[@rockroyaltymc]

another epic video, awesome work guys... I do disagree on the steering though, the weigh bias in wet conditions could be a reason, but in the dry I liked it better than the Elise. there's a better sense of occasion in the cabin as well. keep up the good work

[@Mr_Sentoo]

Great video and production as always! 👍👍

[@zaibartdp]

Hope you'll eventually review the 4C Spider, because it looks great without a roof and i'd love to see it in motion.

[@adow77]

Beautiful video - really a joy to watch. I wonder whether the front end issues are embedded in the chassis design or the front end geometry, or whether they could be tuned out? Seems such a pity that they blight the car in an area which is so important.

[@siddharthpillai4642]

Good review. Amazing location and camera work

[@sanderstreefkerk5323]

Quality video, great shots. But quite negative towards the 4C; for a car that's only a well sorted/tuned suspension (Ohlins, Intrax, etc) set-up away of being briljant. Becuase a car that looks this good, is faster, has a good and better engine and gearbox, is more spacious, more grown-up and has almost the same weight and price as a Lotus Elise should only be applauded.

[@kakimorimoto]

Own one and still love it. Super lightweight race car. The driving experience it gives you is nothing like it. Truly unique and in its own category.

[@chicolittle5409]

I met an owner of a 4C here in America, and he actually told me it had a V4 engine. I guess he was the Italian version of a Ricer.

[@joshuafallet5690]

If only it had an Aprilia v4 that, would be incredible.

[@Silverdeamon92]

Remember the 911 did not become a sublime asphalt entertainer overnight. Alfa can only improve upon this from here on. Keep all the positives and work out the negatives. With that said, if I were in the market for one of these I'll definitely get this car. Looks very stunning. Once again, brilliant review, this. Keep up the good work.

[@targaflorio3239]

Another great XCar review. Feel Alex gets Italian cars, especially Maserati and the GT so was a bit surprised with this review. All fair points though.

[@markopetrushev3084]

this is probably one of the best cars made of all time and it does have the alfa quirks only thing i whink it needs is a manual transmission with a big lever thats very close to the steering wheel so it feels like the old ferraris otherwise i think its currently the best car ever made in the 21st century

[@michaelcelani8325]

Max. :: Alfa has been making exciting innovative cars for more than a Century. No other Car maker can make that claim! Not even Ferrari...they started in 1946. Special design means taking some chances.....you have to have GUTS

[@sclark0021]

"An untamed racer that's slightly jittery." And that's EXACTLY why I fell in love with it. I felt like a race car driver in it. And the frenetic little engine brings nothing but shrieks of joy. There is no other car I'd rather have in my garage, though I'm sure Ferrari could sway me. :)

[@TheFabulousTrackPack]

Got-Boy, I want one of these … good to watch you do your stuff. Glad you made it to the West in one piece 🥰

[@dahorn100011]

Remember folks, the youtube rating system is for the video in its self not the product it is reviewing. I think ***** did a really good review, the videography was excellent just looks like the car was good just not as special as an Alfa should be

[@xavierjones4574]

Admiral_Awesome nah, I thumbed down because I don't like the fact they even gave this scam of a douchemobile the time of day!

[@SouthAfricanKayaks]

A great "generational review." Perfect in context based on the age of the reviewer and motoring history probably experience within that time frame. The only way to really be comfortable with the steering characteristics of the 4C, is to have grown up in a time when non power steering vehicles were on the road. The 4c takes one back to a time when driving a sports car was about the tactile experience one enjoyed when doing so. Kind of the same reason many older motorcyclists prefer bikes that offer less technology and more visceral qualities that hit home within the soul, than just the brain. Driving the 4c is the closest thing you can get to riding a superbike with 4 wheels and a roof. Doing so demands your constant attention. There is no eating a Big Mac when you are driving along in an Alfa 4c. There is no picking up the cell to respond to a text. The only thing you can do while driving the 4c, is drive the damn 4c. Grip the wheel with both hands, develop a perfect rhythm with the road beneath, and do a seductive dance with your feet from the throttle petal to the brake and back again. As your eyes widen, your heart races, your adrenaline pumps and your mind loses control over your mouth with your soul passionately crying out... " Holy ^%$#@!! This car is %$#@! AWESOME!"

[@AMGYouTube]

Damn dude you are so spot on and precise about this car! I had the exact same feeling and experience! The front wheels escape from you in a weird way Even about the way it looks you are right, this car is a art piece on its design Great video

[@loisli1338]

The filming is as gorgeous as Top Gear's

[@lgordo623]

A good car show always starts with the shot of non-car scene. :) Good touch.

[@Abarth328GTS]

yes with the stock tires the car does dictate where you want to go. that's easily fixed with a set of very sticky summer Tires

[@Silentwitness1978]

To anyone considering one and is over 6ft tall the seat trim can be removed very easily and there is a 2 inch block of polystyrene in the base. Take this out and you sit much lower. Adding some lumbar support in the backrest is also easy. The dead pedal is a bit uncomfy too but can be moved easily in an hour or so.

[@Myiata1979]

Alfa don't know how to make ugly cars!...each car will born BEAUTIFUL or SPECIAL!What AMAZING brand!

[@goodwoodandthebeaver]

My dream is an Alfa 6c. Same looks, a tiny bit longer and narrower. Slightly revised suspension and a singing v6 in the middle.

[@ThomasAlva]

This is one of the smartest reviews of the car. Very impartial, I felt. It touches on points that no other reviewer does. Good job.

[@briansteele2723]

Good honest review, one thing though - if the sound of the car. is a selling point, we need to hear it a little more. I'm sure a few F-Types are sold after that exhaust note is heard on youtube :)

[@samvrs]

Whoever doesn’t like this car aren’t human! It’s stunning Also whoever designed hat car deserves an OBE or whatever it’s called

[@Marantzdv]

I'll take a manual spyder, thank you. But in all seriousness, I think this car CAN be that dream Alfa we're thinking about. With a manual gearbox from an mx-5 or something similar, the tow and camber adjustments that someone already mentioned and the fact that it would be a cabrio would make it absolutely awesome. :)

[@damienhowell3727]

Looks EPIC drives amazing upto date fantastic price alfa put in the work and truly deserves the credit

[@niazi1985]

excellent review , excellent video

[@MohamedAli965]

This is a top gear quality review. Magnificent car also..

[@ahmadmfz]

That's just an insanely beautiful car to look at and a pleasure to drive...

[@samr1321]

Dodgy headlamps? are you a berk or something? It couldn't be any more than that. Alfa Romeo always pioneered front headlamps, 156, 159...etc

[@DouweEgbert]

+Sam R hahahaha

[@michaelcelani8325]

SOGGY SOY BOY WIMPS FROM ENGLAND DO NOT LIKE INNOVATION , UNLESS IT. -- IS-- FROM ENGLAND. !! THEY ARE PREJUDICED AGAINST THE INNOVATION FROM THE SOUTH, IN OTHER WORDS FROM FRANCE OR ITALY. THEY USED TO HIDE IT...BUT NOW DO NOT BOTHER. I WONDER ? WHY. IS. THAT. ?

[@MrFrozenCanuck]

I would like to see a comparison video of the 4c and the evora.

[@zaibartdp]

***** Oh, that would be a great video! Yes, please. :)

[@90beastmaster]

***** idk about the Evora it's almost double the weight. An Elise would be a better comparison.

[@27After2]

Everyday Driver has a film for rent or purchase on Vimeo that compares the 4C, the Cayman, and the Evora....great film I'm sure, but the format isn't likely what XCAR would do..

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

90beastmaster Evora double the weight? Iirc more like 35% more

[@JogieGlenMait]

I love the title. XCAR definitely beats Motor Trend bit by bit. Now that Top Gear's gone too. :)

[@avtomad722]

Good review and one hell of a car

[@blaby4ever]

This car has a soul and would love to be in a relationship with you. She'd prefer to take her time but has no problem with living a dangerous life with you Lets see ze germans beat zis

[@APHS-B]

"Started making sense": true words!

[@Wombat-blue]

Nice job. Beautiful car.

[@RussellRobinson77]

I still wonder why the euro spec gets those really ugly fly headlights

[@85corolla]

***** I agree about those spider eyes headlights. Yeak

[@JoshuaPlays99]

I agree the headlights are pretty ugly. But the rest of the car is beautiful.

[@sanderstreefkerk5323]

Russell Robinson Becuase they are light (10kg's less than those of the Spider)

[@tima8544]

Russell Robinson German here, you are right and wrong. We can actually get both. The Launch Edition has the headlights as seen in the video. And the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has the prettier ones with glass.

[@RussellRobinson77]

Ti Ma Ah~ I didnt know. Thanks for the info :)

[@keunartist]

Nice video ~!So unassisted steering wheel is hard to manage in cities or on the highway ?

[@JoshuaPlays99]

Seriously beautiful video! Great job!

[@carterito]

***** why didn't you get the 4C with the round rims?

[@JoshuaPlays99]

cesar malabrigo mujica They got a car to review. Cant really be picky when it comes to reviews. Kinda like the saying, you get what you get...

[@carterito]

***** not been picky dude, just wondering

[@Fender18241]

After driving one of these myself, this review is absolutely spot on. I want one, I lust over one but it doesn't make sense for me to buy one. I love this car but its hard to pull the trigger on it.

[@Fender18241]

Well I bought one so fuck me... And I love every bit of it.

[@Fender18241]

footballcoreano I did ^_^

[@teop7887]

am I the only one who sees design cues by Bertone, and a resemblance to the Lancia Stratos (from side windows to back)? Amazing video by the way

[@dunngh]

So when you talk about the steering, are you saying it feels twitchier than other manual steering equipped cars? The way you describe the steering (twitchy, darting all over the place, tons of feel, etc.) is exactly what I would expect from great manual steering. Have you ever driven something else with excellent manual steering, like a classic Porsche, so you can compare the steering between the two? I was just amazed that you seemed to hate the steering on the 4C, and you described it in a way that made me think I'd love it. Also, great video!

[@farazc4]

Cool review

[@borotone]

Alfa Romeo - loveably flawed, like your pet labrador. Sure! it chews the sofa and gets mud on the carpet, but when it gives you a paw and looks you in the eyes, you DO love them...forever!

[@SkyLinMegas]

... Amazing review

[@pvickmalhotra]

Till today one of the most beautiful cars ever made ❤

[@DonFather]

After the epic burn, you're telling it "It's not you, it's just me." Alex is such a gent. But I bet it'd be great for those who want to feel a pulse while driving a sports car these days.

[@MarioHerraiz]

Great video mates!

[@MagazineMotorsport]

Nice video and lovely car

[@thomaskeppelhesselink4608]

You should add a test on a dry track!

[@noahkaczor]

How do you get such good dynamic range in your video???

[@Razar244]

Still don't get why everyone's saying the headlamps look bad...

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

+TheIceWarrior then go buy glasses. Those headlamps look awful.

[@appelpower1]

+mac daddy They're very taste-sensitive, that's all.

[@gerardosalas9477]

+appelpower1 they're hideous that's it

[@appelpower1]

Gerardo Salas I don't like them either, but I think you're confusing opinions with facts here.

[@fkporsche1]

Good looking car! I like the lightness of this design. Nevertheless I wonder the reliability of this vehicle. Can be inconvenience in the US! Have to wait for parts. Since it is not a popular car company in the US market. Hard to be competing with the well establish Porsche in the US market.

[@mayamanign]

Many sports cars tram. My S2 does it all the time. I think most of these car reviewers have been spoiled by the modern drive for you cars these days. This is a throwback and I'm glad it is what it is.

[@Auto.Anorak]

A brilliant honest review! :)

[@v_alexiadis]

Good video!

[@GranDaddo]

I think 4C is a good start for Alfa. If we criticise too much, they will create again "sporty" Brera thingy... This time 4x4 with diesel weighting as hell. Therefore, 4C is brilliant and keep going on. Maybe Fiat should use this same chasis above upcomming 124 Spider. Abarth could help with aftermarket. That would make whole thing much cheaper (not Abarth part).

[@kakaroth80]

Hey Alex, great videos man! :-) Question: i dont what to choose to buy... an Alfa Romeo 4c or a Lotus Exige? Can you help me please doing a VS video of them? Thank you :-)

[@kakaroth80]

yeahhhh :-D

[@ale2657]

I had a brief test drive (10 min) on a closed track (parkinglot with cones). I had no complains with the steering, very direct maby to much for bad british b-roads. Fantastic breaking feel (best i ever experienced in a roadcar. A bit more power would make the experience more excting, it didn't feel that fast. Best sound ever out of a 4 cilinder turbo in my opinion. Only real problem is that i dont have 60k euros to spend..

[@HedgeCCL]

The Alfa Works have a 500 quid fix that resolves pretty much all the steering issues. Such a shame that AR themselves didn't sort it at launch. Most if not all reviews start & finish with this criticism which is SUCH a shame since it is an epic car.

[@JeromeDH92]

As an Alfista, I am a little bit disappointed by some reviews the 4C has got, but I think this one is honest. Knowing some owners, I can tell an update on the front suspensions is currently been deployed in a recall. Anyway, I think this car is a good first outcome for a company that unfortunately hasn't operated in the segment of sports cars for decades. Just a remark on the looks: if you don't believe Alex just go and see one in the flesh, it's gorgeous! An Elise or even a Cayman just disappears next to it!

[@heinedenmark]

Rumours say that an updated version with 270hp will be revealed in the spring. With a more responsive twin-scroll turbo. Faster gear changes. Other than that, just so fine tuning of suspension, steering and such (more comfortable seats I'm told?)

[@viperconcept]

+Heine Pedersen It exists already: it's called 4c Zender. It's an unofficial model with 275hp. The rumours about an official version dated from 2014, and we're 2016 already...

[@behemothokun]

Sounds like most problems could be taken care off with better suspension and/or better setup of said suspension.

[@stefanoskonstantinidis6360]

All you guys that love so much 4c's design, have u ever seen the 8c, I mean the design and the lines of the 8c are miles ahead of this thing