entirely of carbon fibre with "pre-preg" technology derived from Formula 1 and adopted only by the most advanced

supercars, which weighs only 65 kilograms, inside which a space is formed for the driver and passenger. The front and rear structures of the chassis and the roof reinforcements are made entirely of aluminium.

Of course, the Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition offers all the winning characteristics of the model that represents the essential sportiness embedded in the 'Alfa Romeo DNA': Italian style, performance and technical excellence, for maximum driving pleasure in complete safety.

Designed by Alfa Romeo and produced in the Maserati plant in Modena, the new mid-engined rear-wheel drive coupé with two bucket seats will be become available for purchase in late 2013 and will mark the return of the Italian brand to the United States, with first deliveries expected before the end of 2013.

Acronym 4C

The acronym '4C' draws its inspiration from the brand's glorious past, projecting the values of technology and emotions into the future. Indeed, it refers to Alfa Romeo's great sporting tradition: the acronyms 8C and 6C in the 1930s and 1940s distinguished cars--both racing and road cars--fitted with the powerful six- and eight-cylinders engines, confirming in its design layout and construction the goal of achieving the weight/power ratio of an authentic supercar, less than 9 pounds per horsepower. To this end, the Alfa Romeo 4C uses state-of-the-art technologies and materials like carbon fiber and aluminium combined with rear-wheel drive, updated to enhance the sports appeal of the new car even further.

Exterior style

The exterior was styled by the Alfa Romeo Style Centre and the 4C immediately brings to mind some of the traditional iconic Alfa Romeo models, like the 33 Stradale which have left a significant mark in the history of the marque. The development of the 4C's exterior was characterized from the start by the need to enhance the style of the car and the technical characteristics both from a dynamic and aerodynamic point of view. The rear volume, sinuous and enveloping, simultaneously encloses and embraces the beating heart of the car: the mechanics and the engine, visible through the rear window.

The new Launch Edition can 'clothe' its body with two color schemes--Carrara