Not exact matches
January 12, 2015, Auburn Hills, Mich. — Adding to the Alfa Romeo brand's legendary racing history and the exciting experience of open - air
motoring, the all - new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views complemented with a signature Alfa exhaust note, plus the essential sportiness of the award - winning 4C Coupe: handcrafted in Modena, Italy; groundbreaking and seductive Italian style; state - of - the - art Formula 1 inspired carbon fiber monocoque chassis that enables an incredible power - to - weight ratio; advanced technologies, including the all - aluminum 1750 cc
turbocharged engine with direct - injection, dual
intercoolers, and variable - valve timing that enable supercar - level performance.
Adding to the Alfa Romeo brand's legendary racing history and the exciting experience of open - air
motoring, the all - new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views complemented with a signature Alfa exhaust note, plus the essential sportiness of the award - winning 4C Coupe: handcrafted in Modena, Italy; groundbreaking and seductive Italian style; state - of - the - art Formula 1 inspired carbon fibre monocoque chassis that enables an incredible power - to - weight ratio; advanced technologies, including the all - aluminum 1750 cc
turbocharged engine with direct - injection, dual
intercoolers, and variable - valve timing that enable supercar - level performance.
The «plain» 2.2
turbocharged motor was replaced in 1989 by the 2.5
turbocharged motor; neither was
intercooled, and the main advantage of the 2.5 was better off - the - line performance (without needing to load the engine) and smoother acceleration which befitted a car of the Lancer / GTS» feel and class.
For starters, the
turbocharged,
intercooled, 2.5 - liter engine produces a hefty 217 horsepower — 74 more than the non-turbo 944
motor puts out.