geneva 2014: the debut of the avant-premiere of the alfa romeo 4c spider - press release
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Geneva 2014: the debut of the avant-premiere of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
● Unveiled at the Geneva evolution 'discovery' of the awardwinning Alfa Romeo supercars● The avantpremiere is a real design research aimed at selecting some content for the
mass production scheduled for early 2015● Shiny white livery exclusive threelayer combined with a highquality leather upholstery● Configuring a '2 seater 'with rearwheel drive and engine in central position● Study of a central exhaust system with dualstage terminals in titanium and carbon● Headlights 'under the microscope'● New alloy wheels with different diameters from 18 "to 19● Ring windshield and roll bar cover specific carbon● Exciting performance with the '4 cylinder '1750 Turbo Diesel and automatic transmission
Alfa TCT
Geneva International Motor Show Debuts all'84esimo the avantpremiere of the Alfa Romeo 4CSpider, evolution 'discovery' of the awardwinning coupe launched last. Characterized by specificfeatures and distinctive aesthetic treatments, the avantpremiere is a real design research aimedat selecting some of this content for mass production scheduled for early next year.
In the tradition of Alfa Romeo Spider occupies a prominent place as it has always representedthe expression 'free emotive' car. And with that spirit comes the avantpremiere of the AlfaRomeo 4C Spider, the natural evolution of the convertibles created by Alfa Romeo in its longhistory, cars that have always produced strong emotions, guaranteeing extremely entertainingdriving and combining a dream line with the performance of powerful, elastic engines.
For this reason, the avantpremiere inherits all the winning features of the Alfa Romeo 4C coupe,the modern icon of the brand that represents the essence of sportsmanship inherent in the 'AlfaRomeo DNA': performance, Italian style and technical excellence aimed at maximum drivingpleasure in total safety.
Exterior styling
Designed by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, the avantpremiere at '2 seater 'with rearwheel driveand engine in central position, confirms the brand's excellence in this area as shown by someSpider's being regarded among the finest in the history of 'motoring world, such as the GiuliettaSpider from the 50's or the legendary Duetto made famous by the movie "The Graduate" in 1967,to the charming Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. And now it's up to the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider to collectand project into the future the values of technology and emotion which belong to the Alfa Romeolegacy.
Peculiarities of the avantpremiere is the exclusive livery Glossy White tristrato that, with itsdepth and iridescence, plasma volumes of the car showing the sculpted and finely modeled.On this 'dress' unmistakable 'Italian elegance' stand the roll bar cover specific carbon and thering carbon windshield that combines the concepts of lightness and strength, in line with thebinomial 'functional beauty' exclusive Alfa Romeo.
The search for novel design solutions can also be seen in the new headlights 'under themicroscope', from special alloy wheels with different diameters (18 "front and 19" rear) and Pirellitires of generous proportions.
Interior Design
The simplicity of design and materials also distinguishes the interior, being all conceived andaimed at maximum involvement of the driving experience. In particular, stands out immediatelyinside the carbon fiber used for the realization of the central cell, left exposed to enhance thesense of uniqueness, technology and lightness. In addition, to further enhance the uniqueness ofthe spider version of the Alfa Romeo designers have chosen a particular fruit leather upholsteryin the best tradition of craftsmanship Made in Italy.
Dimensions and Aerodynamics
The avantpremiere of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has a length of approximately 4 meters and awheelbase of less than 2.4 meters: measures which, on the one hand, emphasize the qualitiesof compactness of the car, on the other accentuate the characteristics of agility. Thanks to theexcellent work of the designers, the car reaches the highest levels of aerodynamic efficiencywhile maintaining the coupe version as a downforce behavior that contributes to increasedstability at high speeds. In addition, thanks to an indepth aerodynamic study it was possible tominimize air turbulence in the passenger compartment with the hood open thus making possiblea trip equally comfortable even at high speeds.
A spider with an increase in weight due to the quality materials already used on the coupeThanks to the validity of the project '4 C coupe 'and its carbon frame, even the Spider 4C willprovide a power / weight ratio in their class with outstanding performance, thanks to a total dryweight of less than 1,000 kg. It also shows the rear window glass has been replaced by thecontinuation in SMC (SheetMoulding Compound) of the body that receives the head restraintsand the rollbar. It should be emphasized that the lowdensity SMC with only 1.5 g / cm ³ is amaterial significantly lighter than steel (~ 7.8 g / cm ³) and aluminum (~ 2.7 g / cm ³), in additionto being more malleable. Furthermore, unlike aluminum, will not deform in the case of smallbumps and very resistant to chemical and atmospheric agents. In addition disperses very wellthe noise, to the benefit of acoustic comfort.
Study of an exhaust system in titanium and carbon
The avantpremiere of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider adopts a concept of central exhaust systemwith dualstage terminal by Akrapovic titanium and carbon, a manufacturer of exhaust systemsfor racing Moto GP, Superbike, Supersport, Motocross and Enduro . Among the main features ofthis content is the electro valve with wireless technology. The study of discharge 'dual mode' isin the spirit of Spider where the driving pleasure 'en plein air' can be amplified to be chosen bythe driver via a dual exhaust setup: a more toned down for a more relaxed and a moreaggressive for sporty driving.
Excellent performance with the new '4 cylinder '1750 Turbo Petrol Alfa TCT
Confirmed the engine of the coupe version, the new '4 cylinder '1750 Turbo Petrol adopting aninnovative aluminum base which saves 22kg. and specific intake and exhaust systems areoptimized to further enhance the sportiness of the car. In addition there are technical solutionssuch as direct gasoline injection, dual continuous variable valve timing, a turbocharger and arevolutionary control system called "scavenging" which eliminates the "turbo lag".
The 1750 Turbo Diesel is an innovative combined with automatic dual dry clutch Alfa TCT realpoint of reference for the category weight and the extreme speed of implementation. Thetransmission can also be operated in sequential mode through the "shift paddles" located behindthe steering wheel.
Thus equipped the avantpremiere of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider also ensures the mostexperienced driver performance and extraordinary sensations that, in parts of the coupe version,they remain at the top of the category for both absolute performance for handling and drivingpleasure.
Finally, as with all of the latest generation Alfa Romeo, even the avantpremiere of the AlfaRomeo 4C Spider adopts the DNA selector: the device that allows you to change thetemperament of the vehicle, adapting it to the conditions of use of time. In addition to the threepreviously available settings Dynamic, Natural and AllWeather The device developed for theAlfa Romeo Supercar adds a fourth mode: 'Race', designed to further enhance the experience ofdriving on the track.
Handling
In addition to absolute performance, the avantpremiere of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider stands outfor its handling, unique: with a feeling and ease of driving at the highest levels, in fact, you canfully enjoy the car at all situation of use, not only extreme track use. For the 'discovery' AlfaRomeo has been studied a specific suspension setup that ensures the same feeling andpleasure of driving the 4C Coupe.
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