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The set time is exactly the same as the Porsche Cayman S, one second faster than the BMW M3 E92 and almost four seconds faster than a Renaultsport Mégane 265 Trophy.
in Autocar
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Autocar has the facts wrong. Actually, the Alfa 4C was 1 sec faster than the 981 Cayman S and matched the 981 Boxster S' time both with 20-inch wheels (2,660 Euro), PASM damper system (1,428 euros), PDK Double Clutch Transmission (€ 2,826), Ceramic brakes (7,319 EUR), PTV limited slip differential (1.309 €), Sport Chrono Plus Package (2,023 Euro)... and both driven by Horst von Saurma:
http://www.sportauto.de/supertest/po...01.html?show=4
http://www.sportauto.de/supertest/po...03.html?show=4
Of course that while both Porsche's had Pirelli Pzero tires, the Alfa 4C had Pirelli Pzero Trofeo's. That's one important advantage for the Alfa 4C. Also, all the Alfa's front panel joints have been taped up for better aerodynamics.
PS: I had to look at each tested car pictures in the above links and read about the extra equipment they were carrying to really know what sort of competition the Alfa 4C was up against from both Porsche's.