Used Alfa Romeo 4C Exhaust Manifold

The Alfa Romeo 4C is fitted with a turbocharged 1750cc four-cylinder petrol engine, which means it has a turbocharger manifold (often called a turbo manifold or exhaust manifold) that collects exhaust gases from the cylinder head and directs them into the turbocharger turbine housing. This part does genuinely exist on the 4C and is what you should be searching for. Because the 4C was only ever made with this single engine variant throughout its UK production run, there is no diesel or naturally aspirated alternative to consider.

The Alfa Romeo 4C was produced from 2013 to 2020, and the UK-sold cars all used the same 1750cc turbocharged petrol engine with the engine code 960A1.000 throughout the model's life, which makes engine-side fitment broadly consistent across the range. However, because emissions regulations tightened during the production run and exhaust system components can differ between Euro 5 and Euro 6 calibrated cars, you should confirm with the breaker whether the specific manifold from an earlier car matches your registration's emissions spec. Never assume a part fits based on year alone without checking the engine code and emissions standard against your vehicle.

Trim level does not affect exhaust manifold fitment on the Alfa Romeo 4C, since all variants — including the Coupe, Spider, and special editions such as the Launch Edition — used the same 1750cc turbocharged engine. You may find cosmetic differences around the exhaust outlets and rear valance between the Coupe and Spider body styles, but the manifold at the engine end is not changed by trim specification. Focus on matching the engine code and emissions era rather than the trim name when sourcing a used part from a breaker.

The 4C shares its 1750cc turbocharged petrol engine family with other Alfa Romeo models, but the mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout of the 4C means the engine is mounted differently and the exhaust routing is specific to that car. Parts that look similar from a Giulietta or MiTo may not align correctly in the 4C's engine bay, even if the cylinder head flange pattern is related. You should confirm with the breaker using your 4C's exact registration and engine code before purchasing any manifold sourced from a different Alfa Romeo model.

The key things to verify are that the manifold comes from a car with the same engine code (960A1.000) and matches your vehicle's emissions standard, as a component from a different emissions era could affect how downstream catalytic converter and sensor fitment works — and a mismatch here can cause an MOT failure. Whether the catalytic converter is integrated into or closely related to the manifold assembly is something you must confirm directly with the breaker against your registration, as interchange specifics in that area are complex. Ask the breaker to check the donor vehicle's registration to confirm the engine code and emissions spec before you commit to buying.