Alfa Romeo 4C 2016

 

A nice little Alfa 4C in black today. The 4C is very reminiscent on it's big brother the 8C in terms of styling. In terms of engine, the 4C has a turbo-charged 1.7l 4-cylinder engine which produces 240bhp. As the car uses a carbon-fiber tub, it only weights 895kg, which is super light! Decent power with a very light car means a 0-62 in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 160mph or 268km/h!

Alfa Romeo 4C 2014

Spotted while I was at the new Aston Martin service centre, we have an Alfa Romeo 4C in white. The 4C is the latest Alfa to be introduced in the range. It is the 'baby sister' of the 8C but what a baby sister. It has a 1.75 4-cylinder turbocharged engine which produces 240bhp. 0-62 is covered in only 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 160mph or 257km/h. I know it cannot compete with the 8C and its 4.7 V8 but looks-wise, it is an absolute hit!

Alfa Romeo 156 GTA 2002

 

According to Jeremy Clarkson, you are not a true petrol-head until you have owned an Alfa Romeo (preferably with a 3.2 V6 under the bonnet!). I do like Alfas and today I came across one I used to really like over 10 years ago but completely forgot about since as you don't come across them very often: the 156 GTA. The GTA was the 'super-sporty' version of regular Alfa Romeos, mainly the 147 and the 156. I have always wanted a 147 GTA but like with the 156, they are not easy to find. So what was particular about the GTA version? Well it had a specific body kit as well as a beautiful sporty interior. Under the bonnet you would find the 3.2 V6 with 250bhp which allowed the 156 to reach 62mph in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. The GTAs might be over 10 years old but they still really appeal to me!

Alfa Romeo JTS Matt Grey

After over a week without a post, here I am, I haven't abandoned you all, just mad busy at the moment. So today, an Italian, the Alfa Romeo Spider JTS convertible. With a 2.2l 4-cylinder engine and 185bhp, the coupe can reach 62mph in 8.8 seconds and a top speed of 139mph or 224km/h.

I took the pictures because I particularly like the colour scheme on this Alfa, matt grey and black wheels! Told you matt paint was in fashion!