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Alfa Romeo · Sports Car · 2013–2020

Alfa Romeo 4C 960

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.0 / 5.0 · Based on 1 engine variants

Body Variants

The Alfa Romeo 4C 960 is available as Coupé and Cabrio — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Coupé
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Cabrio
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Engine Overview

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1.7 TBi · Benziner· 241 PS
2013 2020
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
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1.7 TBi Spider · Benziner· 241 PS
2015 2020
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
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The Alfa Romeo 1.7 TBi (Benziner, 241 PS) has the 960A1.000 (1.7L TBi) — rated: "Be Careful", 9 known weaknesses.

The Alfa Romeo 1.7 TBi Spider (Benziner, 241 PS) has the 960A1.000 (1.7L TBi) — rated: "Be Careful", 9 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖TCT dual-clutch: shudder and mechatronics failure

The Alfa TCT dual-clutch suffers from clutch wear and mechatronics corrosion at connectors. Clutch replacement requires complete engine removal (3 working days). Early build years 2013–2015 are most affected.

Symptoms: Judder when pulling away, delayed gear engagement, gearbox warning on the display, gear dropout.
from 80,000 km
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NHTSA Owner Complaints
Above Average
1 complaints · 2013–2020
Engine
1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Engine (1 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 18 weaknesses have been documented for the Alfa Romeo 4C 960 (2013–2020) — 9 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, Suspension, Electronics, Body.

4C (960A1.000, 2013–2020) — Be Careful: Turbo oil feed line: heat damage, Timing belt: interference engine — failure = total destruction, Vacuum pump seal failure — camshaft damage. Power: 241 PS.

What to watch out for with the Alfa Romeo 4C? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Alfa Romeo 4C 960 have? +
The Alfa Romeo 4C 960 has 9 known engine weaknesses and 9 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Alfa Romeo 4C 960? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: 960A1.000 (1.7L TBi). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the 960A1.000 (1.7L TBi).
Which Alfa Romeo 4C 960 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Alfa Romeo 4C 960 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} The 4C Coupe is Alfa's most uncompromising production car: carbon monocoque, mid-engine, no power steering, under 900 kg kerb weight. The 1750 TBi sits directly behind your ears and barks hoarsely through the rev range — not naturally aspirated howl, but more intense than any front-engined car thanks to the absent sound deadening. The steering without servo filters nothing: every road imperfection, every near-limit signal arrives unfiltered. The front axle goes light above 200 km/h — not a motorway car, a country road tool. 4.7 seconds to 100, but the speed feels twice as fast.
Is the Alfa Romeo 4C 960 worth buying used? +
The Alfa Romeo 4C 960 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Alfa Romeo 4C 960? +
The Alfa Romeo 4C 960 is available with engine variants from 241 to 241 hp. Petrol: 960A1.000 (1.7L TBi).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee