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| Is this beauty a 2014 Fiero? (Page 1/7) |
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David Hambleton
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NOV 16, 07:53 PM
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http://www.roadandtrack.com...ick=main_sr#slide-14
2014 Alfa Romeo 4C:
Mid engine 2 seater;
4 cylinder; (4 wildly ferocious cylinders, mind you);
Front design drivetrain module transplanted to the rear;
Wishbone front suspension;
MacPherson strut rear suspension;
manual steering;
SMC panels on monocoque sub frame;
Estimated 2500 lbs in North American street ready trim (according to Road & Track).
Does this list seem familiar to anyone? 
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Patrick
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NOV 16, 07:59 PM
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And not one decent picture of the engine bay! 
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DKcustoms
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NOV 16, 08:39 PM
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Sure sounds similar, but I wish it looked different, those headlights are absolutely terrible.
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mrfred8
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NOV 16, 08:48 PM
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Certainly not priced like a Fiero.
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skuzzbomer
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NOV 16, 08:50 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by DKcustoms:
Sure sounds similar, but I wish it looked different, those headlights are absolutely terrible. |
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I can deal with those, it's the flappy paddle transmission that I dislike.
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RWDPLZ
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NOV 16, 09:55 PM
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The dash is almost as hideous as the front end  Also as mentioned, not priced like a Fiero.
I've never understood why people like Alfa Romeo styling? All their front ends hurt my eyes.[This message has been edited by RWDPLZ (edited 11-16-2013).]
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mrfiero
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NOV 16, 10:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by skuzzbomer:
I can deal with those, it's the flappy paddle transmission that I dislike. |
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This is my biggest complaint with most cars today.....the lack of a real manual transmission. You can't buy a Ferrari with a stick and Lamborghini is almost there too. I read that Porsche is going to say goodbye to the traditional manual transmission soon as well (this is the first year that the top if the line GT3 is only available with a PDK). I personally don't care if they're easier to drive or shift in 10 milliseconds or get better mileage, etc. I want a clutch pedal and a stick so I can row through the gears at my discretion.....not at the whims of a computer program.
I kinda like the Alfa 4C's styling, but won't buy one because of it's lack of a manual tranny. Petty? Probably, but that's how I feel.
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lateFormula
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NOV 16, 11:22 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by mrfiero:
I kinda like the Alfa 4C's styling, but won't buy one because of it's lack of a manual tranny. Petty? Probably, but that's how I feel. |
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So what... If you can pony up the $55K (or more) for the car, then you could easily do an engine swap on it. Hell that car is pretty to look at, but a 1.7 liter turbo engine with only ~240HP??? If you can afford $55K for that car, then you can afford to have someone swap in a more powerful driveline with a truly manual trans.
Look at all the Lotus Elise's out there with turbocharged Ecotec swaps that use a GM transmission that will mate with the Ecotec.
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CowsPatoot
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NOV 17, 01:04 AM
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I will be the first to admit that I need to lose weight...but this is far too small for me to comfortably use as a daily driver. If it isn't going to be a daily driver, then it is a toy. If I am going to have a toy, I want a removable top and a manual transmission. I understand the desire for a new car...but I don't see a single advantage to this car over the Lotus Elise (which you can get for much cheaper).
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pontiackid86
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NOV 17, 03:56 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by mrfiero:
This is my biggest complaint with most cars today.....the lack of a real manual transmission. You can't buy a Ferrari with a stick and Lamborghini is almost there too. I read that Porsche is going to say goodbye to the traditional manual transmission soon as well (this is the first year that the top if the line GT3 is only available with a PDK). I personally don't care if they're easier to drive or shift in 10 milliseconds or get better mileage, etc. I want a clutch pedal and a stick so I can row through the gears at my discretion.....not at the whims of a computer program.
I kinda like the Alfa 4C's styling, but won't buy one because of it's lack of a manual tranny. Petty? Probably, but that's how I feel. |
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I agree... its sad but I'm willing to bet that my generation will see the death of the standard transmission.
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