White or Alfa Red--and is marked out by the distinctive badge, inlaid beneath the paintwork. The car is enhanced by the carbon aerodynamic aids (including spoiler and door mirror covers), the rear aluminium diffuser with dark finishing, Bi-LED headlights with dark surround and

18-inch (front) and 19-inch (rear) alloy wheels with burnishing treatment.

To accentuate the sports look still further, there are front air intakes, brake calipers in a specific colour, racing exhaust system with BMC air cleaner and suspension kit with specific calibration for shock absorbers and rear anti-roll bar.

From this energy-charged rear volume and the two side air intakes spring the two long muscles which lend speed and dynamism to the side, generating the necessary volume at the front end to house the headlights and, on the central part, the two robust ribs running along the bonnet, tracing the unmistakable "V" and coming to their natural conclusion around the shield.

This, together with the two side intakes, forms the famous "Trefoil", a substantial facet of Alfa Romeo's profile.

Interior design

The interior is both purposeful and functional. This is epitomized by the light-weight, carbon fiber central cell, much of which is left in full view to enhance the sense of low weight, technology and uniqueness of the car. The interior has the same sports feel, with highlights provided by the leather/fabric sports seats with parts in Alcantara, as well as the distinctive, numbered carbon badge. In the case of the red livery, the Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition has red stitching on the steering wheel trim, handbrake, mats, handles and sports seats. The dashboard and door panels have an "asphalt" treatment to recall the vocation of the Alfa Romeo 4C, conceived to convey maximum driving sensation from the road.

The seats ensure dedicated sports posture, favoring the driver's contact with the road without, however, compromising the comfort required for everyday use of the car. The motorcycle-like, driver-oriented instrument panel is designed to make using functions simple too. High-impact digital instrumentation and gear shift controls located on the appropriately shaped steering wheel add to driver interaction. The pedal unit and foot boards for driver and passenger are all made of aluminum and embellish the lower part under the dashboard, highlighting sports character down to the smallest detail.

Dimensions and Aerodynamics

The compact dimensions make this car with two bucket seats truly unique among its competitors: 157 inches long, 78.75 wide, 46.45 inches high, and with a wheelbase of 93.7 inches. These dimensions serve both to emphasize the car's "supercar proportions" and to accentuate its agility. What's more, owing to the designers' excellent work, the car achieves maximum aerodynamic efficiency levels, guaranteeing a negative Cz which, as in racing cars, contributes towards achieving increased stability at higher speeds thanks to the aerodynamic downforce.

Solid but lightweight structure

A stiff, strong but light structure is an essential pre-requisite for a high-performance sports car. The same principle inspired the creation of the Alfa Romeo 4C. A state-of-the-art combination of hi-tech materials of extraordinary