As expected, Alfa Romeo unveiled a Spider version of their recently-launched 4C sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. Presented as a concept prototype, the car previews a soft-top version of the 4C scheduled to enter production in 2015. And it looks really hot.
It was almost a given that Alfa Romeo would built a drop-top version of the 4C, not just because it was obvious it would sell like hot cakes, but also because they were in possession of an incredibly rigid carbon fiber construction that can easily handle having one of its main panels takes away. The Spider is only 60 kg heavier than the hardtop version.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider also looks a lot cooler than the hardtop, itself one of the prettiest cars of the 21st century. The Spider’s carbon construction is clearly visible in the center console, door sills and rear bulkhead, further accentuating its natural beauty.
The design of the 4C Spider is also quite clever aerodynamic-wise. The efficiency of the shape results in in impressive high-speed stability, while at the same time minimising the open-top air turbulence in the passenger compartment.
While the powertrain in the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider remains unchanged over the coupe, meaning it has a 1,750cc turbocharged four-pot with 240 horsepower, the pen-top car debuts a new dual-stage central exhaust system with titanium and carbon tailpipes by Akrapovic. So it sounds even nicer, which is great, since you can hear it more clearly now that the roof is gone.
