Pogea Racing sharpens the Alfa Romeo 4C with carbon and power
German tuner Pogea Racing has unveiled a comprehensively reworked Alfa Romeo 4C, adding aggressive carbon fibre bodywork and a two-stage engine upgrade that lifts power to 308hp.
Pogea Racing has revealed its take on the Alfa Romeo 4C, giving the mid-engined sports car a suite of carbon fibre bodywork and a two-stage power upgrade. The German specialist’s package is aimed at drivers who find the standard 4C’s performance and presence just a starting point.
The most obvious changes are visual. Pogea fits the 4C with new carbon fibre front and rear bumpers, a rear diffuser, and a discreet spoiler. The upgrades are designed to sharpen the car’s lines without losing the 4C’s underlying character. At the back, buyers can select from four versions of 101mm tailpipes, either in carbon fibre or stainless steel, with options for flaps and silencers to adjust the sound profile.
Under the engine cover, the standard 1.75-litre turbocharged four-cylinder is treated to a two-stage tuning programme. Stage 1 lifts output to 289hp and 415Nm of torque, a healthy rise from the factory 237hp and 350Nm. Stage 2 takes the figures to 308hp and 435Nm, moving the 4C into territory usually reserved for more expensive rivals. Pogea Racing has not released full performance figures or pricing for the upgrade at this stage.
Chassis and suspension modifications
To match the extra power, Pogea Racing has developed custom L2 components for the 4C’s double wishbone and MacPherson strut suspension. The changes are intended to refine handling and keep the car’s famously sharp responses intact, even with the additional torque. Details on the specific suspension geometry changes have not been published.
The Pogea 4C joins a small but growing field of tuned Alfa Romeo specials, and is likely to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts who want a more aggressive take on the lightweight coupe. For a look at the standard car’s assembly process, seeInside Alfa Romeo's 4C Assembly: From Carbon Tub to Road.
