Driving The Last Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Ever Made - Raw Sports Car Discontinued (POV Binaural Audio)

[@TedwardDrives]

Will you miss the 4C? Huge thanks to Boston Motorsports and the Patreon supporters for making this content possible

[@KSShel]

I think I’d miss it due to the games that I drove it in. Definitely a cool car for what it was.

[@yyyyyeeeee4060]

There will never be another car like it. Amazed this car even exists in the US market at all. Trading my Cayman for one. Amazing these are the same price used as an Elise now. I feel the sentiment about what and what isnt a sports car. Sports cars are defined by what they sacrifice in pursuit of performance, not the performance itself.

[@ARentz07]

The 4C is awesome, will definitely miss it.

[@Daniel-dl3tf]

There are plenty of other cool cars

[@arkad4357]

Definitely getting one when they get cheaper

[@danieleregoli812]

This is still such a beautiful, clean, light, uncluttered design.... And in 2021 this is even more beautiful, and indeed rare stuff!!!

[@sterlingsilver320]

I could say so much about this car and what truth it tells about the automotive community for the present and the future. But it's just sad how this car was written off by the media before it even had a chance. And how people constantly beg for this sort of car to be built...and never buy one when it is.

[@the-ultimate-mo9177]

It’s an extremely unreliable car. That’s why.

[@sterlingsilver320]

@@the-ultimate-mo9177 I’ve heard the opposite actually. Owners seem to have very few issues with their 4C’s

[@the-ultimate-mo9177]

Sterling Wilson had a buddy who went through 2 of them. He was part of an Alfa driver club and they said it was “common”. There’s a reason why they stopped manufacturing them, the reliability and quality was just not there. Why I bought an m2 over it.

[@sterlingsilver320]

@@the-ultimate-mo9177 That’s interesting. What was the issue he had with them?

[@the-ultimate-mo9177]

Sterling Wilson it was drivetrain and transmission. Don’t know the exact details. But I know the interior is on the downside as I have test driven. It squeaks like crazy.

[@TheTopher]

Such an iconic flannel

[@Fluedix]

😂

[@andrewnelson2592]

Are you and tedward the same?

[@ecoh9947]

I always thought you two were the same people lol

[@NEPALESE.AMERICAN]

TheTopher please do an Alfa Romeo video !!!!!

[@ahrkricardo7013]

You know the grip is good when the camera tilts. Love how Alfa retained some conventional stuff.

[@ollie-t7862]

Saw a white 4C on the south coast of England the other day and it looked beautiful, exhaust sounded great as well

[@ollie-t7862]

I think the most similar car would maybe be the Alpine A110

[@AnCapKadse]

@@ollie-t7862 maybe a Cayman S

[@alh06]

@@AnCapKadse That’s a bit more heavy though.

[@szewal]

@@alh06 true but its only 300 kilos more and has 50 hp more than the a110 and 60 more than the 4c. Could be a similar driving experience

[@verynormalman]

​@@szewalNot even close. Porsche is a GT car. 4C is wild. To sum up, you never need the stereo in the 4C. It's alot of work, but rewarding.

[@CAR_NL]

I have a EU spec (150kg less then the American version you drove), tuned and technical customized 4C for 3,5 years now. It's the best car of the last 20 years for sure. It's so engaging, so bloody quick (got 298hp at the wheels at the moment, at 890kg's), so much grip and all the noises and hardness are adding to the experience. Last weekend I to here for a 3 houre straight drive thru the hills, and I just smiled 3 hours long. This car is just so good. On my channel there are some vids about the car and what it is capable of.

[@PolandMapping]

Are you still enjoying it?

[@CAR_NL]

@@PolandMapping oh yes!

[@PolandMapping]

@@CAR_NL good to hear

[@CAR_NL]

@@PolandMapping I now also have a Scara73 downpipe and custom exhaust. The whole experience now is even better

[@erikh1041]

alfas are known for a great driving experience, even if you get the stelvio. alfa is really underrated

[@FlowmasterStang]

They’re underrated because they are expensive, not many people can afford one

[@THESLlCK]

@@FlowmasterStang 50k for a carbon tub is not expensive

[@PedroDelgado724]

Just bought my 4c 2 days ago loving it so much to love

[@PedroDelgado724]

Had the lucky privledge to purchase the lowest mileage one in the US

[@NOrlando952]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOREVER!!!!!!

[@NOrlando952]

That’s funny, I just scheduled service at Boston Motorsports for my alfa 🤣

[@Quagmire88]

I love how Alfa makes amazing engaging driver focused vehicles. Very refreshing.

[@alolanstarboy]

I was genuinely surprised to hear this was a 2020 model year car cos I genuinely thought the 4C must have gone out of production in the mid 2010s. Even though the production run may be over now that was a fairly long life for a car like this

[@campbellstops4342]

The spider was only released in 2015, 6 years is pretty normal for a production run

[@MrMinecrafter720]

I think you're thinking about the 8c

[@alolanstarboy]

@@MrMinecrafter720 not really, the 4C also seemed like the kind of car that wouldn't last too long tbh

[@MrMinecrafter720]

Maybe, beautiful car though. Hate the fact that by the time I can afford how much one costs now it'll probably have doubled in price because become collectible though. Can get one for almost 40k rn

[@アマ-p2l]

@@MrMinecrafter720 they won't become collectible I reckon, carbon technology is getting cheaper so the tub is irrelevant, powertrain is boring, not really an analog car, it's unique but too plastic to become attractive. without a manual gearbox? not going to take off at all.

[@copeautomotive]

Thank you for being the one reviewer who focuses on how it DRIVES over criticizing the stock radio

[@joseph-S1K]

These videos just keep on getting better and better!! Keep it up🔥🔥

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks Joseph!

[@THESLlCK]

What a shame these are gone, people were really really really dumb to not pick up more of these, they're among the lightest sports cars on the planet right now, and the chassis rigidity is insane for the weight

[@danieleregoli812]

I love your 'talking' Ted! ..and your driving!! Your videos are really the best out there. Thumbs up. Hat off.

[@RedheadButNotReally]

Yooooo that turbo spool sounds godly...

[@foxon31]

It sounds surprisingly impressive, that exhaust note is just 👌🏻👌🏻

[@shakemorgan8449]

And that no frills no power steering driving experience in such a lightweight machine! Beautiful!

[@PremierAutoMan86]

3:29 dude you are spot on!!! A Toyota 86 is a sports car, an M3 is not.

[@NoHope_]

this thing with like a slightly bigger turbo (for more turbo noise and power), cold air intake, and exhaust would sound so exotic and entertaining to hear while driving

[@Mr995pippo]

I really like your point of view about sportscar, good job man

[@pandamera1]

My neighbor across from my house owns this thing. And he *loves* it. It’s very much like a Lotus Elise: Small, lightweight, super nimble and agile little thing. And a beautiful design too. Such a shame Alfa Romeo shut down production of this car. Should’ve gotten more love then, but at least it’s more loved now.

[@oniondude6991]

I was wondering if you were ever going to review this car! This is one of my favorite cars ever made. Also, I find it funny how those side mirrors are same exact ones on my Fiat 500 I used to own.

[@devlimbani]

Ugh!!!! These time zones always make me late! Hellooo Edit:- I like your shirt

[@TedwardDrives]

Haha thank you it’s actually my favorite button down shirt

[@Addison0526]

I know that a sports car is not about comforts, radio, etc. but that stereo from 2005 is hilarious!

[@felixlutticken5694]

@@asr1143 well you can't even hear it because of the exhaust. My father has a 2016 4C Spider and I think we actually never used the radio.

[@canto_v12]

Lovely driving commentary, the contrasting seat colour really livens up the interior. I've never been an Alfa guy but I have a white on red seats and it's always such a treat to the senses, probably the most raw and visceral car I will ever own.

[@gurmeharbajwa6020]

I really am going to miss the 4C. It’s such a beautiful machine, reminds me of the legendary Sergio Marchionne, and represented what a proper petrolhead’s car should be all about.

[@PeterF12]

The sound is absolutely lovely, i love the car even more now

[@MatthewGaither]

What a gorgeous little sports car. As always, I appreciate your insight and commentary, Tedward. I will absolutely miss the 4C as there are very few cars on the market that have as much character as this little Alfa.

[@JW-ri1mb]

The best 4C review on KZbin. I know it's not a new review but so enjoyable to watch this over and over. Will get one of these someday!

[@riteshlahiri8707]

I get about 40 MPG on highways in an ND Miata but the overdrive on the Alfa seems way better for highway cruising. Hope Alfa sticks around in the states I want it to be my next car!

[@samyb2834]

Trust me, the ND is better on the highway. The 4C is brutal on the highway.

[@roytrevisan3491]

Comparing a Miata with a 4C is like comparing a Cadillac with a Ferrari. Ritesh stick with your Miata you are out of your element

[@riteshlahiri8707]

@@roytrevisan3491 Why so hostile

[@dubiousdave]

I've done a little over 35 MPG on a partial highway/partial small town road trip, and I tend to get close to 30 MPG around town, despite pretty heavy traffic. I always keep it in manual Race mode, which is definitely improving my mileage in town vs. automatic in Dynamic mode. The computer tends to err on the side of more power in Dynamic whereas I know when I have no chance of getting anywhere quickly and upshift.

[@bonjolor8298]

@@riteshlahiri8707 italians, amiright?

[@Dentistresponds]

Such an amazing car. Last summer I was trying to decide between one of these and a used V8 Vantage. Not having driven either one, I went with the vantage (6 speed MT). One day I saw a used 4C was for sale across town from me. Drove the Vantage over to the dealer and took it for a test drive. I still to this day think about how amazing the 4C was and there was no comparison between it and the Vantage. I've since sold the Vantage but my next sports car will undoubtedly be a 4C. Can't get the thing out of my head.

[@pascutia]

I love how these cars look. It's such a unique experience!

[@tedjohnson64]

Nice review! Totally agree, body roll makes driving much more fun! And also gives a nice heads up about getting closer to the edge, vs racer boy suspension setups where it’s very flat in the corner and then suddenly loses grip.

[@Myiata1979]

I wonder if this will be considered a classic car in 10 years, I mean: this car is gorgeous now and stay gorgeous in the future too.

[@zackontakis7250]

I saw a white one driving on the highway weaving. It was the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen

[@624radicalham]

Have a look at the 8C for the most beautiful car you've ever seen

[@THESLlCK]

REMINDER: This car is 60k It has exposed carbon fiber on the door sills

[@pinkbanana1276]

This car is the most “shut up and take my money” thing on this planet.

[@petarmaksimovic4048]

What a nice review, I was totally skeptical when I saw it's non-Europen review, but oh I was so wrong. Good job!

[@yes8032]

Oh yes I saw this car 2 weeks ago on the streets I’m loving this beauty I just miss it soo much

[@scottwaszak698]

Such a great car with the right approach - LIGHT with unassisted steering.

[@another3997]

I've seen a few of these around, and up close, they are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful looking cars of the last 30 years. It's right up there with the Lotus Elise. Sadly, used prices are going to stay sky high due to the low volume production.

[@Viral__TV]

I had one. Had to sell it due to getting laid off last year. Best sports car I’ve ever had and so unique.

[@holyworrier]

Rotten luck.

[@ConstantinSPurcea]

This drive reminded me so much of my 1990 SW23 MR2 that I had no power assisted steering, no A/C, no ABS either and very little of sound insulation. Very slow, with a UK-spec 120BHP engine, but it was damn fun. 2nd and 3rd gear for B roads... Just amazing. The road feel, the SMELLS and the fear induced by randomly going too quick into a corner and fearing for the snap oversteer monster which never came cause the car was just that good. I think the 4C will be one of those in 20 years, one of the last true internal combustion sports cars.

[@coreykononchuk]

I love my 2015 4C Launch Edition; I bought it to have a more track-focused car than my 997 911S and it delivers! It is terrible for doing car things, so don’t expect to use it for a daily driver. The trunk will hold 3-4 grocery bags max and the road noise, poor visibility and manic steering get old on a road trip. Take it on the track or backroads though, and you’ll be in love every time. It scores really high in the “attention getting” and “nice to stare at in the garage” categories, too.

[@torekongsparten]

Very good report ,THANK YOU !

[@WadeOntheLure]

This drive/car reminds me so much of driving my Mini Cooper S with a bunch of mods. The whole thing about the sticky tires..I recently went from a 300 treadwear tire to a 200 treadwear tire, and the I almost want to go back for daily driving..the limits of the new tires are so much higher that the car would be scary to take it there on the street. Great review! Thank you for your efforts, and giving us an amazing first-person experience. Cheers!

[@Banana_bread_]

I've always heard these cars were super cramped and super fun. Definitely a great one.

[@thomaskilts4463]

I love that you mentioned your 911 in the video and referenced it. I’m at point where I am looking to purchase either a 997.2 turbo or a 4c spider. And I’m stuck. Im a big Alfa Romeo fan (I daily drive one) and I love the 4c but the 911 is obviously faster but at the end of the day I can’t decide which one I want or see myself happier in.

[@toyotavenzaguy2499]

Awesome! I love that interior and exterior. Very rare where I live. I love this 4C!

[@gt3t0uring]

Those wheels are just perfection.

[@MoneyShift]

What a lovely spec for the last one to be in. I truly wish that this had a BIT more storage so that I could justify dailying one.

[@tahmid773]

Enjoyed this video and your drive. Thanks!

[@rokmulec498]

Awesome sound, awesome presentation. Thanks for such vivid descriptions, you're making interesting content for those of us car guys who are blind.

[@dylanwakley2553]

Words can’t describe how much I need one of these, currently have a giulietta with the same engine but coupled to a 6 speed manual

[@LVCMTB]

Love how Alfa retained some conventional stuff.Alfa is really underrated

[@todddennehy804]

Liked this vid. I own two of these beauties; good job clapping your shoes before entry. 🤩🙏

[@Official_MikeyT]

I don't know if I want a red Coupe or a yellow Spider. It is the same package as an Elise or Exige but unlike those cars, you can actually own and have a support network for a 4C in Canada. What I really want is an Alpine A110, however they aren't available on our side of the pond so the 4C is the next best thing. At least it is for another 11 years until I can import an A110.

[@davidturgeon2087]

The Alpine is a great car, but it won't win any beauty contests I'm afraid. Now the 4C ...

[@neptunefly36]

I’m gonna miss the 4c. An Italian legend.

[@larsinteriors9348]

Dude , at least put it in dynamic , ive never felt body roll in a 4C , is it equiped with race suspension ?

[@lightning962]

Can’t wait to own one of these.

[@jman8136]

I miss the 4c and I've never even seen this before now

[@mr.coolio4321]

One of the nicest looking cars ever made

[@gsgcarreviews]

I loved reviewing the 4c!! Can't wait to buy one

[@balazsh5080]

Major SeenThroughGlass vibes in this video

[@silimarina.]

This car is about the same size as Mazda Miata/MX-5 and it has the same weight, despite having all that carbon. It is interesting that Mazda managed to have the same weight, but using "normal" materials

[@TedwardDrives]

I think I could pull 100lbs off that rear hatch 😂. Holy crap is it heavy!!

[@carolyngaulin8297]

Beautiful !

[@italianduded1161]

pure art!

[@jaggerdfletcher1618]

Bueatiful car and Bueatiful driving. fingers crossed the 4c will go down in the history books in the future and become a future classic. When I can afford one ile be getting one.

[@939driver]

Nice driving! My dreamcar! 😍 4C as a coupe in white with a centerline exhaust 👌

[@gsten2116]

I love that you knocked the gravel off your shoes when you got in. I thought I was the only nut who does that.

[@PedroDelgado724]

It's good to do especially in this car where the floor is carbon, you don't want to scartch this

[@tomycont]

I can feel the road just watching the video.

[@FacundoLandoni]

Greatest sport car!! Long live Alfa Romeo!!

[@pezzonovante888]

I think from the outset it was never going to be a big seller. It's just too compromised to appeal to the masses (even within the performance car market). But if you want something unique and fun for reasonable money, this semi-exotic is an interesting proposition.

[@micahtrostle1367]

Loved the roast on the m3s because it’s so true lmao

[@jigrodrigues]

I like the fact you explained what a sports car is

[@Mandrak789]

Shame they stopped production, 4C was such unique gem. Guess we won't see successor, todays market for this sort of cars is tiny. Damn.

[@scottmartin1312]

Thank you, I had a 370z that was fast but numb and having fun meant being dangerous. I got a track ready miata and the driving experience was soooo much better and soo much more fun. Would take the slower actual sports car any day.

[@nickr2795]

Incredible how 60 grand can buy you a used one of these, a r8 v8, or even a mid engine corvette. This is truly a great time to be a car enthusiast

[@RS3NDIT]

It most definitely can’t get the R8 or the vette lol. Mid engine vettes are all around 100k in this market it’s horrible for enthusiasts. That being said, if you hunt you can find a few nice 4c’s. Assuming I can get my S5 sold, I’m planning to buy one

[@bijdikh8516]

@@RS3NDIT Now that the C8 Corvette has been out for 2 years, dealer markups aren't as bad as they were before. You can find some C8s as low as $60k, and most base models range from $60k-$69k.

[@Frank-pc2rs]

Absolutely beautiful car. 🇮🇹

[@DatSQ5]

It annoys me how many people don't know how to use ramps and merge🤣🤣 so many in your video slow as hell🤣 living basically on a highway in myrtle beach now makes me a little happier about not dealing with MA traffic anymore lol. Awesome video man! Beautiful car too.

[@vaughanq]

Seeing videos on these "slower cars" are always fun to watch because we get to watch you exploit them a little more. I hope car manufacturers realize that there is such a thing as *too fast**

[@juicemor1]

induction air sucking sound is like breathing, makes you car alive.

[@alolanstarboy]

I agree with the point about modern cars slowly becoming more dull and uninteresting. They all seem to be chasing more and more power and the age of small, light sports cars with equally small (but capable) engines are slowly dying out, which is sad cos arguably driving these kinds of sports cars is a lot more enjoyable. In an era of manufacturers trying to move away from massive gas guzzling engines in their cars it's a bit ironic that these sports cars are the ones dying out. I'd take a fun 4 cylinder over a 800 horsepower V8 for sure

[@paulbianchi7877]

After 2 years of ownership with the competition suspension option, it is by far a great uncompromised sports car. Oh, you don't need to press on the lower button to select 1st gear, just pull on the right paddle. My only complaint is that my wife can drive it for hours, I am a 30 minute guy. ( too old)

[@marcooconnor]

My dealer just shipped in a yellow one and he is saying its the last one off the production line...

[@xhoeldaci2793]

Italiani gang wya

[@stefanomarchi3542]

Eccoci

[@THESLlCK]

eyyyyy

[@GethinJames]

I couldn't agree more with your M3 and M4 comments. I too have 0 interest. I'd rather drive my 07' S2000 for fun.

[@andresramirez9862]

It's a shame that people did not buy this car. This is certainly the most beautiful "affordable" mid-engine sportscar

[@Rick1984FL]

Went from an Evora to this honestly like this more than the Evora

[@arkeys74]

Turbo sneeze galore!! 😃

[@JustDriving4K]

Thanks for sharing, regards from Just Driving 4K 😊😊😊

[@keon5779]

I'm pretty upset that they discontinued them - a manual transmission would certainly have been beneficial for sales in this case. Also, everyone who hasn't seen it already needs to see the 4C Quadrofoglio prototype. It looks awesome!

[@charlesclement383]

If people bought Alfas the way they say how fun and good they are, it would be a good think. I am in the process of buying the same car. It will be my third Alfa Romeo.

[@PeterF12]

Amazing spec!

[@janoskovacs11]

Thank you for the video!

[@motorsportsaregood]

I need this in my life. Ugh. I was fortunate enough to see one at the Frankfurt auto show in 2013, and I've had a photo print of a red 4C I took then on my wall since. Lol. I adore these, though. Just wish it had a bit more sonorous engine, but... I'd drive it. :)

[@ted6462]

I appreciate the thoughtfulness of your reviews and I agree about the current M3/M4. They are a corporate snoozefest. Which little high end sports car would you say offers the most fun, without being too punishing as a daily?

[@nate61]

This car the 4C is gonna to be a classic and the price is going to go up in a few years as there's only a few of them