“Car handles great, excellent brakes, good horsepower. Instruments look good, but poorly positioned. Cannot see most of the gauges, no matter how I adjust the seat/steering wheel.no 'Park' in the trans. Must 'trust' the Italian handbrake. Car is gorgeous!!”
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C is the departure of the limited-run Launch Edition. Otherwise, the Coupe and Spider carry over without a new powertrain, major redesign, or broad technology update.
About the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C
1st generation 4C, early run; second U.S. model year for the coupe and first full model year with the Spider alongside it.
Alfa Romeo positions the 4C as a stripped-down, hand-built sports car that borrows supercar construction ideas instead of chasing everyday comfort. Its marketing centers on the carbon-fiber monocoque, mid-engine balance, race-bred feel, and visual inspiration from the 1967 33 Stradale. For most shoppers, the 4C is about low weight, direct feedback, and dramatic Italian styling in a much more raw package than a typical luxury sports car.
The 2016 4C remains a focused two-seat sports car that puts quick responses and direct road feel ahead of everyday comfort. Coupe and Spider versions use a carbon-fiber chassis, a mid-mounted 237-hp turbo four-cylinder engine, a six-speed twin-clutch automatic, rear-wheel drive, Brembo front brakes, and unassisted manual steering.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The limited-run Launch Edition was dropped. The regular 4C Coupe and open-top Spider continued.
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Manual Mode / Auto, 6-Spd w/MM |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 237 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 3.7 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Alarm System | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Satellite Radio | |
| USB Ports | |
| Leather Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C compared with the 2015 model?
The limited-run Launch Edition was dropped for 2016. Beyond that lineup change, the 4C carried over without a new engine, transmission, chassis, or major redesign.
Was the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C redesigned?
No, the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C was not redesigned. Its carbon-fiber chassis, aluminum subframes, mid-engine layout, and core suspension design carried over.
Did the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C get a different engine or transmission?
No, the 2016 4C kept its 237-hp turbocharged 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission. It also remained rear-wheel drive.
Was the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider part of the 2016 lineup?
Yes, the open-top 4C Spider was sold alongside the Coupe for 2016. It was the Spider’s first full model year in the U.S. lineup, not a redesign of the full 4C range.
Did the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C still offer the Launch Edition?
No, the Launch Edition was no longer part of the 2016 lineup. The regular Coupe and Spider remained.
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Reviews
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