Hunting at the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C in its U.S.-market guise, you may well believe that it’s the identical animal as the European model, only with the usual rash of federal emissions-compliance gear onboard. You would be incorrect. Alfa Romeo reps recently showed us about the North American version of the 4C, and for the duration of the stroll-around we were in a position to hammer out specifically what makes the North American version of the tiny Italian sports car various from the one sold everywhere else. The list is a lot more complete than you probably anticipated.
Bumpers and Lights: Naturally, U.S. regulations differ from European ones, so even though our 4C appears practically identical to the Euro-spec model, there are important visual differences. The rear bumper is new, and it incorporates bulging Dagmars on either side of a narrowed license-plate-mounting nacelle, in place of the original 4C’s much more sophisticated Euro-plate mount. Even though the headlight and taillight internals appear to be the very same, they are really completely new to comply with federal lighting laws, and U.S. buyers will not be presented the European car’s optional “bug-eye” lights that’s okay by us, because those are ugly.
Left: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C (U.S-spec). Proper: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C (Euro-spec).
Carbon-Fiber Monocoque: The U.S.-market place 4C’s central carbon-fiber tub is unique, with the fibers laid differently all through to tailor the structure for federal crash tests. Contemplate us surprised to find out that Alfa Romeo altered more than just the bolt-on front and rear subframes.
Weight: Speaking of American crash tests and additional gear, they’re responsible for almost all of the U.S.-spec car’s weight achieve more than the European version. The exclusive carbon-fiber tub is 92 pounds heavier, even though other tweaks—an adjustable passenger seat (needed by U.S. regulations), side and knee airbags, and regular air conditioning (46 pounds on its personal)—add up to a total claimed weight difference of 342 pounds between a base Euro model and ours.
Prime: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C (U.S-spec). Bottom: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C (Euro-spec).
Tuning: Whenever a hot European auto comes stateside, we’re usually pessimistic about its tuning. A car’s transition to accommodate “American tastes” nearly usually ruins the suspension tuning, for example. But lo and behold, the U.S.-industry 4C’s only suspension modifications are mild bushing tweaks to account for its heavier curb weight plus a switch from cast-aluminum suspension pieces to steel ones for durability.
Happily, none of the U.S.-spec 4C’s adjustments substantially alter the car’s lusty driving experience—even the added mass does not ruin things—and parked side-by-side, most people would be challenging-pressed to spot the variations. In truth, we’re keen to concentrate on 4C content material shared with both the U.S. and Euro versions: Manual steering that feels totally amazing, a stripped-down interior, the (optional) lack of a muffler, the same 237 turbocharged horsepower, and these saliva-gland-stimulating appears.
Coming to America: What Makes the U.S.-Spec Alfa Romeo 4C Distinctive? Very a Lot
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