Geneva 2014: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

Cameron Aubernon
by Cameron Aubernon

Looking like an Alfa-fied Elise, the 4C Spider loses its roof and gains a custom made exhaust by Akrapovic, best known for making very loud aftermarket systems. Sound’s good to me (no pun intended).




Cameron Aubernon
Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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  • Buzzyrpm Buzzyrpm on Mar 04, 2014

    Every time I see this car I grimace that it doesn't have a manual! If ever there was a modern car whose target buyers are sick shift fanatics it's this one. Hope it they realize their mistake b4 the car goes out of production.

    • Splorg McGillicuddy Splorg McGillicuddy on Mar 05, 2014

      Agreed. I'll take a slower manual car over a faster automatic almost every time. Especially with a nice solid gated shifter. /drool

  • MRF 95 T-Bird MRF 95 T-Bird on Mar 05, 2014

    Seems more like a targa than a spider.

  • SCE to AUX With these items under the pros:[list][*]It's quick, though it seems to take the powertrain a second to get sorted when you go from cruising to tromping on it.[/*][*]The powertrain transitions are mostly smooth, though occasionally harsh.[/*][/list]I'd much rather go electric or pure ICE I hate herky-jerky hybrid drivetrains.The list of cons is pretty damning for a new vehicle. Who is buying these things?
  • Jrhurren Nissan is in a sad state of affairs. Even the Z mentioned, nice though it is, will get passed over 3 times by better vehicles in the category. And that’s pretty much the story of Nissan right now. Zero of their vehicles are competitive in the segment. The only people I know who drive them are company cars that were “take it or leave it”.
  • Jrhurren I rented a RAV for a 12 day vacation with lots of driving. I walked away from the experience pretty unimpressed. Count me in with Team Honda. Never had a bad one yet
  • ToolGuy I don't deserve a vehicle like this.
  • SCE to AUX I see a new Murano to replace the low-volume Murano, and a new trim level for the Rogue. Yawn.
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