Alfa Romeo2013–2019Technical specifications

4C 1.75: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.75-litre petrol (engine code 960A1.000). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (960A1.000) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 4C
Years: 2013–2019
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 960A1.000

Performance & efficiency

Power: 177 kW (241 hp)
Engine size: 1,742 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel system: Bosch

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 5.8 litres

All 93 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1742
Compression ratio :1	9,2
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Bosch
Ignition system Type	Motronic MED 17.3.3
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Bosch
Fuel system Type	Motronic MED 17.3.3
Fuel system Description	MFI-s(d)
Air metering Type	MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Bosch
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0

Firing order

The firing order for the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	Hydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) takes 5.8 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 1.9 litres.

See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 10.6 litres.

See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-40 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM	Fiat 9.55535-GH2
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	/C3
Engine with filter(s) litres	5.8
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W85 Synthetic
Manual transmission oil classification	Fiat 9.55550-MZ6
Manual transmission litres	1.9
Coolant Type	Paraflu up
Coolant Colour	Red
Cooling system - total capacity litres	10.6
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4
Brake fluid classification	Fiat 9.55597
Brake fluid litres	0.5

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) or 26,35 mm (ventilated) front and 21 mm (ventilated) or 21,35 mm (ventilated) rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	26 mm
Minimum disc thickness after refacing - ventilated Front	26,35 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear	21 mm
Minimum disc thickness after refacing - ventilated Rear	21,35 mm

Service & electrical

Spark plugs

The Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) uses NGK ILKAR7D6G spark plugs with a 0,6 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	ILKAR7D6G
Electrode gap mm	0,6
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	ILKAR7D6G
Electrode gap mm	0,6

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	5°±5°/750±50 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	920±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,3 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5

Starting and charging

Alternator output A/V/rpm	50/14/1800

Service checks and adjustments

Oil pressure bar/rpm	1,8/1200
Thermostat opens °C	96-130

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) are tightened in 5 stages: 15 Nm, then 30 Nm, then 90°, then 90°, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	Yes
Tighten	15 Nm
Tighten	30 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	25±1 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	60°
Sump bolts	25±3 Nm
Sump drain bolt	20±2 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	50 Nm+50°
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	345±12 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts	30±3 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	—
Camshaft sprocket/gear
Camshaft carrier/cap	15±2 Nm
View more information	—
Camshaft carrier/cap
Camshaft/rocker cover	16±1 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	20±2 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	26±2 Nm
Water pump	26±2 Nm
Spark plugs	18±2 Nm
Fuel rail	22±2 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	30±3 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	20±2 Nm
Oil filter	16±1 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	280±14 Nm
Steering track rod end	40±4 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	12±2 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	160±8 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	12±2 Nm
Road wheels	98±10 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	Yes
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R-1234yf
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	370
Air conditioning oil Type	PS-D1
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	120

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75?

The firing order for the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 use?

The Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) uses NGK ILKAR7D6G spark plugs with a 0,6 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 take?

The Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) takes 5.8 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75?

Valve clearances on the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75?

The cylinder head bolts on the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) are tightened in 5 stages: 15 Nm, then 30 Nm, then 90°, then 90°, then a final 90°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75?

Brake discs on the Alfa Romeo 4C 1.75 (2013–2019) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) or 26,35 mm (ventilated) front and 21 mm (ventilated) or 21,35 mm (ventilated) rear.