“The 4C is an impractical car for everyday use. However, if someone is looking for a fun and exciting recreational sports car, the 4C delivers.”
2018 Alfa Romeo 4C: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C is that premium audio and satellite radio became standard. Otherwise, this was a light update rather than a redesign, with only minor new appearance options.
About the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C
Single-generation U.S. 4C range, late-run year; 2018 is the final U.S. model year for the Coupe, while the Spider remained on sale afterward.
Alfa Romeo positions the 4C as a hand-built Italian sports car that puts driving feel ahead of comfort or daily practicality. The brand leans on its racing heritage, carbon-fiber construction, mid-engine layout, and very low weight to present the 4C as a small exotic rather than a typical everyday sports car. Its appeal is rarity, drama, and direct responses — the kind of car chosen as a weekend thrill machine more than a daily commuter.
The 2018 4C remained a focused two-seat sports car sold as a closed-roof Coupe and an open-top Spider. Its defining features included a 237-horsepower mid-engine turbo four-cylinder, a carbon-fiber chassis, rear-wheel drive, manual steering, Brembo front brakes, and a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters.
What changed, by category
Styling
Carbon-fiber front air vents became an option, and black leather seats with yellow stitching were offered with more exterior color combinations.
Tech
Premium audio and satellite radio changed from optional to standard equipment across the lineup.
2018 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 changed on the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C compared with the 2017 model?
Premium audio and satellite radio became standard for 2018. Alfa Romeo also added optional carbon-fiber front air vents and expanded the exterior color combinations paired with black leather seats and yellow stitching; the core mechanical package carried over.
Was the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C redesigned?
No, the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C was not redesigned. It received minor equipment and appearance updates while retaining the same carbon-fiber structure, mid-engine layout, transmission, and rear-wheel drive.
Did the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C get a new engine?
No, the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C kept its 237-horsepower 1.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The six-speed twin-clutch automatic and rear-wheel-drive layout also remained unchanged.
Was 2018 the final year for the Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe?
Yes, 2018 was the final U.S. model year for the Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe. The open-top 4C Spider remained on sale afterward.
Were both Coupe and Spider versions sold for 2018?
Yes, the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C lineup included both the closed-roof Coupe and the open-top Spider. Both shared the model’s carbon-fiber chassis, mid-engine turbo four-cylinder, and rear-wheel-drive layout.
2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C.
4.5
2018 Alfa Romeo 4C
(15 reviews)
“But it if you want to have a smile on your face when your driving. Don't buy it to carry anything.”