Alfa Romeo 4C sets record lap time at Nurburgring
Alfa Romeo has confirmed that its new 4C has lapped the legendary Nordschleife at the Nurburgring in Germany in a record-breaking time of 8 minutes 04 seconds.
This is the fastest time set by a car which has an engine with power figures under 250PS. The record was set last month on September 12. Alfa Romeo also claims that the 4C does a 0-100kmph in 4.6 seconds while reaching a top speed of around 257kmph.
The new 4C is powered by a 1.7-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that delivers 240PS and 350Nm of peak torque. Other new mechanicals include the latestâ€generation 'ALFA TCT' dry twin clutch gearbox and the advanced Alfa D.N.A. selector with its newly-introduced "Race" mode. The car also gets specifically designed Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tyres.
The exact lap time set by journalist and 'Ring expert Horst von Saurma was 8:04.40.
Alfa Romeo also has video of the same.