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2017 Alfa Romeo 4C: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C is a light-update model, led by a standard premium sound system with an Alpine radio and media interface. Its carbon-fiber structure, mid-engine layout, and core performance hardware carry over unchanged.
About the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C
First and only 4C generation in the U.S.; 2017 is a mid-run year before the small 2018 cosmetic updates.
Alfa Romeo positions the 4C as a stripped-down Italian sports car built around low weight and direct feedback instead of comfort or everyday convenience. Its appeal is the dramatic styling, mid-engine balance, carbon-fiber chassis tub, and unusually raw steering feel. For most shoppers, the 4C is a weekend car for back roads and track days, aimed at people who want something rarer and more intense than a typical luxury sports coupe.
The 2017 4C Coupe is a small, driver-focused sports car built around a carbon-fiber chassis tub and a mid-mounted 237-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its six-speed twin-clutch automatic, rear-wheel drive, manual steering, Brembo front brakes, and 7-inch digital instrument display emphasize performance and direct road feel rather than luxury.
What changed, by category
Tech
A premium sound system and Alpine radio and media interface become standard across the lineup. Satellite radio changes from standard to optional.
Powertrain
The option list gains an Akrapovic dual-mode exhaust.
Styling
New fan-spoke wheel designs and Giallo Prototipo yellow paint join the option list. The coupe also gains a carbon-fiber roof option.
2017 Alfa Romeo 4C specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Manual Mode |
| 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 | |
| USB Ports | |
| Leather Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C?
The biggest change is an upgraded standard audio setup. Every 2017 4C has a premium sound system with an Alpine radio and media interface.
Was the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C redesigned?
No, the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C was not redesigned. Its carbon-fiber structure, mid-engine layout, and main performance hardware carry over from 2016.
What new options were added to the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C?
The 2017 option list adds an Akrapovic dual-mode exhaust, fan-spoke wheel designs, and Giallo Prototipo yellow paint. The coupe also adds a carbon-fiber roof option.
Is satellite radio standard on the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C?
No, satellite radio is optional on the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C. That is separate from the premium sound system and Alpine radio and media interface, which are standard.
Is the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
No, the differences are modest. The 2017 model adds upgraded standard audio and several new options, but its structure, engine layout, and core performance hardware remain unchanged.
2017 Alfa Romeo 4C Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C.
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2017 Alfa Romeo 4C
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“The Alfa Romeo 4c is a no frills car, either you will love it or hate. It is the most fun you can have in street legal car, feels like you are driving a go cart.”