An Australian Alfa Romeo 4C transformed into a GT3 car

The car of the day takes us once again to Australia, with a Alfa Romeo 4C which, like other recent Biscione sports models, unfortunately didn't have a sporting career to match. Nevertheless, a number of models have been prepared to take part in circuit championships, as well as hill-climbing, thanks to enthusiasts who do a lot for the brand (sometimes more than the brand itself).

Alfa Romeo 4C takes on WTAC

This Australian Alfa Romeo 4C was developed as part of the Time Attack Championship (WTAC), a hot-lap competition based on qualifying laps: not a pack race, but a contest for the fastest laps, using spectacular-looking cars where maximum downforce is sought.

BSM Motorsport, who are behind this preparation, indicate that originally this car was only to undergo a slight modification, but that finally, as the project progressed, they decided to move towards much more significant evolutions which make this 4C almost a kind of GT3, capable of hitting higher than its category.

Many changes

• Roll bar
• Gearbox oil pump,
• Momo steering wheel, paddle shifters,
• Data logger,
• Combined Nitron R3 suspension, suspension arm improvements
• Race radiator,
• Carbon aerodynamic assembly for maximum downforce,
• Weight reduction / elimination of accessories (e.g. air conditioning, polycarbonate windows)
• Titanium exhaust,
• SCS computer,

For the time being, the engine remains the original, reprogrammed to deliver 250 hp. They're not fooled by other large-displacement, turbocharged behemoths that will exceed 700/800 hp, but this project should serve as a springboard for even bigger preparations in the future.

The 4C chassis remains a benchmark

In any case, throughout their explanations and monitoring of the project, the guys from BSM Motorsport never ceased to emphasize the excellent handling of the 4C's chassis and its immense aerodynamic potential.

The aerodynamic evolutions combined with the new suspension and tire combination are a huge step forward, making this a completely new car. Obviously, for the WTAC, the emphasis is on tire warm-up on the exit laps, but the balance was judged to be excellent from the outset.

BSM has been preparing this car for over a year now, and the final tests were carried out between April and July of this year. Race entry is therefore imminent: the debut is scheduled for September in the Pro am class, the only class in which cars with carbon monocoque chassis are allowed!

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