Alfa Romeo 4C 1.18 metres tall, with a wheelbase of less than 2.4 metres 237 hp

With Italian style, racecar-influenced manufacturing processes and stunning performance, the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C joins the ranks of exclusive exotics. But the 4C gives up a lot of comfort to attain its performance.

Similarly priced sports cars are much better for daily driving. Razor-sharp handling; impressively quick acceleration; high fuel economy; rarity. Loud engine; harsh ride; minimal interior accommodations; poor rearward visibility; not much storage space; high-effort steering at low speeds.

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C The Alfa Romeo 4C is spectacular, an exotic “baby Ferrari” that has taken me from point A to point B with more than the normal diversions in-between, and with a permanent grin from ear to ear. First astonishing US drivers in rarefied (and, at nearly $70k, more expensive) Launch Edition form, but finally available with a base price starting at $53,900, it's Alfa's triumphant - and niche - return stateside.

Achingly pretty but as demanding as a thoroughbred, only 1,200 Alfa 4C's will be imported from Maserati's Modena plant. Should one be on your driveway?

Alfa Romeo 4C close-up front view red sexy car

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Yellow color All this means that the performance from the mid-mounted 237 hp/350 Nm 1.75 litre turbo four and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission remains undiminished – 0-100 km/h takes just 4.1 seconds, while top whack stays put at 258 km/h.

Alfa Romeo 4C The 4C bellows and blats its way to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, aided by a standard launch-control system. That performance is closer to that of the Cayman S PDK's 4.1-second time than to the standard manual-transmission Cayman's 5.7.

The 4C, wearing optional sticky Pirelli P Zero “AR Racing” tires, circled the skidpad at 0.97 g. And it stops from 70 mph in an impressive 148 feet. Not bad for a car that starts at $55,195.

Goodyear Malaysia Launches Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3. It has also been accredited as original equipment for some of the world's leading cars such as the Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, the BMW 5 series, Alfa Romeo Guilia, Chevrolet Camaro and the Porsche Panamera.

With its improved grip and braking technology, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 demonstrates Goodyear's brand promise of offering greater peace of mind, regardless of the destination,” said Ben Hoge, Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia Berhad.

“Goodyear is known for its commitment to innovate and to offer superior performing products to its consumers. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is designed to suit the needs of consumers in Malaysia, and tested to Goodyear's highest standards to provide confidence that it will perform on the region's roads.

It has also been accredited as original equipment for some of the world's leading cars such as the Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, the BMW 5 Series, Alfa Romeo Guilia, Chevrolet Camaro and the Porsche Panamera.

“Goodyear is known for its commitment to innovate and to offer superior performing products to its consumers. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is designed to suit the needs of consumers in Malaysia, and tested to Goodyear's highest standards to provide confidence that it will perform on the region's roads.

It has also been accredited as original equipment for some of the world's leading cars such as the Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, the BMW 5 series, Alfa Romeo Guilia, Chevrolet Camaro and the Porsche Panamera,”.

“Goodyear is known for its commitment to innovate and to offer superior performing products to its consumers. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is designed to suit the needs of consumers in Malaysia, and tested to Goodyear's highest standards to provide confidence that it will perform on the region's roads.

It has also been accredited as original equipment for some of the world's leading cars such as the Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Chevrolet Camaro and Porsche Panamera.