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Verdict
Small mid-engine sports car with a 240 hp engine, quoted at 4.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h for under one tonne. The most-cited buying issue is the TCT dual-clutch gearbox (jerking at low speed, clutch wear), along with wear of the suspension bushes. A pre-purchase inspection by an Alfa Romeo specialist is advised.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €69,000 – €75,900
- Monthly cost
- €1,017
- Euro NCAP
- Not tested
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 4C Coupé 1750 TBi 240 TCT, 4C Spider 1750 TBi 240 TCT.
4C Coupé 1750 TBi 240 TCT
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Automatic · 240 hp · 6.8 L/100 km · 157 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
1.75 turbo, 240 hp and 350 Nm, dual-clutch automatic gearbox, rear-wheel drive. Built from 2013 to 2019 (Autotijd).
4C Spider 1750 TBi 240 TCT
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Automatic · 240 hp · Crit'Air 1
Same engine as the coupé (L'argus, Geneva 2015), in convertible form. Built from 2015 to 2020 (Autotijd).
Market prices
€69,000 – €75,900
Indicative range: 2014 to 2017, yearly medians of 16 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
TCT gearbox: jerking and clutch wear
Severity 2/3 · CostlyAu7o describes jerking and hesitation at low speed (manoeuvring, city traffic) with a dry clutch that wears faster; the procedure given is a reset of the adaptation, then replacing the clutch if the fault persists. Drives Today also cites, on the gearbox side, a hydraulic pump pressure stabiliser that can fail and prevent a gear from engaging, and puts the replacement of a gearbox at 2,000 pounds (standard gearbox) or 2,500 pounds (upgraded gearbox). AD Autodistribution recommends checking the history of the TCT gearbox, especially for jerking.
- Versions
- 4C Coupé 1750 TBi 240 TCT, 4C Spider 1750 TBi 240 TCT
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Premature wear of suspension bushes
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingAu7o reports early wear of the front and rear bushes (knocking, drift), accelerated by track use. Autocar says that a creak when steering on an early production car probably comes from the main bushes of the lower wishbones, with the remedy being replacement of the whole set, as these parts were improved on later models.
- Versions
- 4C Coupé 1750 TBi 240 TCT, 4C Spider 1750 TBi 240 TCT
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Alfa Romeo 4C”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €167 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €82 |
| Maintenance | €26 |
| Depreciation | €742 |
| Total per month | €1,017 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€167
4C Coupé 1750 TBi 240 TCT version: combined consumption of 6.8 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
6.8 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €167
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€82
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€26
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€742
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Alfa Romeo 4C I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Try the TCT gearbox at low speed (manoeuvring, dense traffic): any jerk or hesitation should be diagnosed (Au7o, AD).
- Ask for the gearbox software updates and the maintenance history (Drives Today).
- Listen for creaks when steering and knocking from the front end: bushes of the lower wishbones (Autocar, Au7o).
- Look in the invoices for proof of periodic re-tightening of the subframe mounts on the carbon tub (Autocar).
- Check whether the car has been driven on a track: track use accelerates bush wear (Au7o).
- Have a pre-purchase inspection carried out by an Alfa Romeo specialist (Drives Today).
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the TCT gearbox shown jerking, had an adaptation reset or a clutch replacement?
- Has the car been driven on a track?
- Can you provide the service book and invoices, including those for the subframe mounts and the bushes?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €38,000 – €70,400
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Chevrolet Corvette
C7 · 2014–2019
- Price
- €65,900 – €87,900
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Subaru BRZ
I (ZC) · 2012–2020
- Price
- €16,000 – €30,500
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Lexus RC
I · 2014–2023
- Price
- €24,450 – €69,990
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Hybrid, Petrol
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Alfa Romeo 4C I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Was the Alfa Romeo 4C tested by Euro NCAP?
No: The Car Expert says that, because of its price and very low volumes, it was not tested by Euro NCAP during its production run.
What is the boot capacity of the Alfa Romeo 4C?
110 litres according to the Caradisiac specification sheet. It is a two-seater.
Which engine does the Alfa Romeo 4C have?
Only one: the 1750 TBi, with 240 hp and 350 Nm, paired with a TCT automatic gearbox and rear-wheel drive (Caradisiac, Autotijd), in both coupé and Spider form.
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