The 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C offers a pure, unfiltered driving experience.
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2018 modelSpecifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine configuration | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | 4 | 1.8 | Premium | 1750 Turbo 4 Cylinder | 1750 Turbo 4 Cylinder | Manual/Standard | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 4 | 1.8 | Premium | — | — | Manual/Standard | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 1.8 | Premium | — | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2017 | coupe | 4 | 1.8 | Premium | — | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2016 | chassis_cab | 4 | 1.8 | Premium | Inline-4 | — | Automatic (AM6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2015 | chassis_cab | 4 | 1.8 | Premium | — | — | Automatic (AM6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | Base price | Series | Note | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $68,745 | 4C Spider | Entertainment System: 1 LCD Monitor In The Front 4 Speakers | Base price: $68,745, Series: 4C Spider, Note: Entertainment System: 1 LCD Monitor In The Front 4 Speakers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $66,900 | 4C Spider | — | Base price: $66,900, Series: 4C Spider | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | $57,400 | Coupe | — | Base price: $57,400, Series: Coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $55,900, MSRP range: $55,900 - $65,900, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Coupe and Spider trims respectively., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/7/2026 | — | — | — | — | USD | $55,900 | $55,900 - $65,900 | 0.9 | MSRP for Coupe and Spider trims respectively. | llm_estimate | 5/7/2026 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Turbo | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior | mechanical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 110 | 3.7 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | Yes | 2 | 4 | 93.7 | 17 | 18 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Turbo: Yes, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 93.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 18 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 110 | 3.7 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 93.7 | 18 | 18 | CD + Stereo | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 93.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | — | 2 | 4 | 93.7 | 17 | 17 | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 93.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 93.7 | 18 | 18 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 93.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 105 | 3.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | adaptiveCruiseControl | laneDepartureWarning | autoBrake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C Convertible RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C Convertible RWD | optional | optional | — |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 DR RWD | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 DR 2WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 DR 2WD | — | — | standard |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 DR 2WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 DR 2WD | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 DR 2WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 DR 2WD | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C offers a pure, unfiltered driving experience.
The 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C is a focused sports car with an excellent public reliability score, but its specialized nature demands expert maintenance.
The 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C presents an average reliability picture.
The 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C offers a raw, engaging driving experience, but potential buyers must be aware of a significant engine fire incident reported at high mileage.
The 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C offers exhilarating performance, but its reliability is average.
The 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C offers an exhilarating driving experience, but its unusual lack of reported defects warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 6 published 4C reports, covering 2015 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C offers a pure, unfiltered driving experience.
Published year coverage: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
There is no single reliability answer for every Alfa Romeo 4C. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 alfa romeo 4c offers a pure, unfiltered driving experience. and the 2020 alfa romeo 4c represents a unique proposition for enthusiasts seeking raw performance and exotic styling. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
6 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published 4C guides, recurring problem areas include Turbocharger, Clutch Assembly, and Suspension Bushings. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Turbocharger, Clutch Assembly, and Suspension Bushings.