The Alfa Romeo 4c DRIVES LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL | FULL Review + Canyon Run
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- čas přidán 26. 11. 2020
- I was shocked to learn that Alfa once dominated the track (even Enzo Ferrari started his racing career with the company) because the company seemed to be nonexistent… until now. Alfa Romero ditched the underdog title by unveiling the 4c. The 4c breaks the mold by coming onto the scene with a bang. Not only bringing new life to the brand but proving to its’ competitors that it has teeth. After chasing Porsche’s and a Lambo, I see this car is on another level. They don’t call it a baby supercar for nothing.
I had 4 hours to drive an Alfa Romero 4c. I was given the freedom to choose my location and speed so I did what anybody else would - I DROVE IT LIKE I STOLE IT!
I opted for the whole experience. Starting in Hollywood, through LA traffic, towards Mt. Wilson. While in the city it caught the attention of everyone… and I do mean everyone. The clean curves boasts the appearance of a multiple 6-figure exotic. While in traffic it gave the impression of a cheetah tethered behind a meat store. But in Angeles Crest Highway is where it’s true personality came out.
Whether it was the 77 mph turns, tight hairpins or gunning down the freeway at 116 mph - the 4c maintained its composure throughout every speed and driving situation. The wide wheel base offers a planted feel and the 38%-62% rear bias weight distribution allows the tail to whip around when cornering at high speeds.
The 4c is fitted with a carbon fiber tub weighing under 250 lbs, my concern was that it’ll give flex and bend on turns. But the exact opposite was the case! The chassis felt very solid and contributed to reducing frame vibrations from uneven road surfaces. The carbon fiber proved to be 20% lighter than steel and better than aluminum.
The 4c doesn’t come equipped with manual transmission. The only option is the dual clutch 6-speed automatic transmission. I’ll admit I wasn’t a fan with the idea but that changed immediately while driving it. In manual mode it shifts in 130 milliseconds. Read that last sentence again. I didn’t think I’d be so engaged driving an automatic.
To conclude the Alfa Romero 4c is a beast of a car. My favorite part is that most of the power is in the lower revs: 258 tq @ 2,200 rpm; 237 hp @ 6,000 rpm. It flies out the gate like a bat out of hell and corners like it’s on tracks. It may lack in features and cargo space but we know you aren’t buying the car for that.
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The 4c is absolutely the most engaging machine that's been made in the last decade in my limited experience. Great car, good review, Alfa Romeo did something phenomenal with this creation
I'm with you 100%! I seen your review on the 718 Boxster and was motivated to try it for myself.
Today I drove the 718 boxster and I gotta say it handle much better than I thought. It was more comfortable and I was able to push it harder into corners
BUT the 4c has that raw driving experience. The 4c wins 🏆
@@gsgcarreviews It's definitely a love or hate with not much in between car, the wonderful thing about the 4c community is that they're asking you for a reshoot (I've had to do this many times). In reference to the boxster, I don't do comparisons, as each vehicle is unique and I don't think it's appropriate to do comparisons, but I'd be curious to hear you do it.
@@gsgcarreviews Also it looks like you're in socal, if you ever come to the Bay Area hit me up bro
@@ChasingTheApex yes the Alfa definitely has a cult behind it. Porsche does top but not for the Boxster lol. You also reviewed the 4c?
@@ChasingTheApex nice brother! What part of the bay?
Great review and all the best with your channel.
Thanks for the positive energy!
Stupenda... 🇮🇹🔝🔝🔝
Thanks brother 🙏
Great video
Thanks! You the man 🙏
Very good review! The biggest quality is the Weight! I have the same car. Immagine It with 100 hp more and... 964kg with all Liquids and Half Tank. It is a Monster. Period
You caught me lol! The best quality is the power-to-weight ratio. There's a scene where the lambo let me go ahead but it didn't have the power to zip past it. A good tune would make this car illegal lol
‘Alfa romero’ 😂
:)
Also the carbon structure in the monocoque does absolutely flex, but there's almost zero body roll, and the rigidity is without equal and honestly that's part of the charm of the 4c is that even at 1/16th of your skill level the 4c will take you to your limit. It's raw, it's intense, it's unique, it's one of a kind and very, very special. As a fellow "newtuber" (Who makes a ton of mistakes, and mispronunciations myself). Can we get a reshoot? I'd love to hear a revisit of this car now that you've had the opportunity to know it's more than you thought it was at a glance, and the Alfisti are super passionate about it. I've often called it a Supercar myself, but that's because I have an inability to describe the feeling and emotion it brings, though it's more like a little maniacal italian creature designed to reach into your soul, and make you fall in love. Definitely a love or hate experience.
Also I wouldn't say Alfa had an underdog Title, I think that perception comes from the US market, and isn't a universal truth. Anyway, I definitely know what it's like to be on the other end of a reshoot, or recover request so I hope you consider this.
Yes I've considered taking the 4c out for a spin again. I'm considering taking it out to the track and seeing how it does against other models. Which do you think is a good model to go head-to-head?
That's true but I'm seeing much more Alfa's in LA COUNTY. Many Alfa dealerships have expanded here and creating a good presence
@@gsgcarreviews I'm of the mind that the 4c provides a unique driving experience, and that there is no matchup that would be reasonable when comparing it.
@@ChasingTheApex I agree, I just thought it would be cool to see a 4c rip the canyons while chasing an m4 or Porsche. Or just a solo track test
@@gsgcarreviews I'm a Canyon, track rat myself, there's definitely "Street Fast" and "Track Fast", the latter guy knows he isn't fast because he's seen fast. I personally stay away from matchups because I dont have the time, nor the capability to do that currently and in order to tell that truth I think laptimes would tell a piece of it for sure. I'm not saying you shouldn't I'm saying I dont kind of thing, I steer clear of matchups
@@ChasingTheApex I understand, it's more for shirts and giggles entertainment 😄
Please correct your misspelling of the name of the car you're reviewing. Only one "r" in Romeo.
Thanks for the feedback. Hope to see you on the next one!
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You were paying attention lol. Thanks 🤘
It helps credibility if you learn how to pronounce Alfa Romeo proper....
Agreed
I stopped at the Alfa RomeRo...
Congratulations
Romeo
not RomeRo
Lol you got me there. Thanks 🙏
Does it really matter how he says it ??
@@31-_-13 of course it does, for an iconic brand. How would I trust his views if he doesn't know the simplest thing?
@@iMANTlS I alway mix up the word I say but nobody cares
I mean, I did explain that this was my first encounter with the brand. I'm mexican and have met many people named RomeRo. But no hard feelings I understand it's in the nature of others to judge and criticize regardless :)
Alfa Romero???? Lmao
:)