Alfa Romeo 4C WTCC Safety Car Revealed
It’s still taking its sweet time to arrive North American dealerships, but this sports car will be this season’s official safety car for the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).
The Alfa Romeo 4C was chosen by Eurosport Events as the Safety Car of the FIA WTCC for the entire 2014 season, which kicks off in Morocco on April 12.
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Choosing the Alfa Romeo 4C as the official WTCC safety car was linked to the sports car winning the prestigious Grand Prize as Most Beautiful Car of 2013 at the 29th International Automobile Festival of Paris.
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The Alfa Romeo 4C is powered by a 1.75-liter turbocharged engine with 240 hp and accelerates to 62 mph from a standstill in 4.5 seconds. To take on the role of safety car, the Alfa Romeo 4C will sport a special red and black livery and will likely be equipped with extra safety equipment including emergency lighting, fire extinguishers and a first aid kit.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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