Alfa Romeo has
taken the wraps off the 2020 4C Spider Italia, a special edition whose main
selling point is a bespoke paint, and the fact that only 15 will be produced.
Currently on display in Chicago, the special edition features a handful of
unique touches including an exclusive Misano Blue Metallic paint job.
The
stylish body color is contrasted by piano black accents on the air intakes and
rear diffuser. The car also has “4C Spider Italia” graphics with a tri-color
design that pays tribute to the Italian flag.
Interior changes
are minor, but buyers will find an aluminum dashboard insert with the ‘’4C
Spider Italia’’ logo. There will also be an individually numbered plate on the
center console. Other standard features include a rearview camera, cruise
control and rear parking sensors.
Like the standard
4C Spider, the Italia edition features a turbocharged 1.75-liter four-cylinder
engine that produces 237 hp and 349 Nm of torque.
That doesn’t sound like much, but the car has a carbon fiber monocoque chassis
which enables it to weigh less than 1,134 kg. This gives the
roadster a 10.4 power-to-weight ratio which allows it to run from 0-96 km/) in 4.1 seconds and onto a top speed of 257 km/h.
Only 15 units will
be offered in North America and Alfa Romeo says the special edition will carry
a US$ 5,000 premium over the standard 4C Spider. Alfa Romeo’s Berj Alexanian has
confirmed the 2020 4C Spider will start at US$ 66,900 which means the 4C Spider
Italia edition will retail for US$ 71,900 (excluding a US$ 1,595 destination
charge). There’s no set allocation for
US and Canadian customers as the special edition will be offered on a first
come, first served basis.
