Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
| Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Alfa Romeo 8C Spider |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 2007–2009 (coupé) 2008–2010 (roadster) |
| Assembly | Modena, Italy (Maserati) |
| Designer | Wolfgang Egger at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door spider |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related |
Maserati Quattroporte V Maserati GranTurismo Maserati GranCabrio Alfa Romeo Pandion |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.7 L F136 YC V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,646 mm (104.2 in) |
| Length | 4,381 mm (172.5 in) |
| Width | 1,894 mm (74.6 in) |
| Height | 1,341 mm (52.8 in) (coupé) 1,308 mm (51.5 in) (roadster) |
| Curb weight | 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) (coupé) 1,675 kg (3,693 lb) (roadster) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo SZ & RZ |
The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is a sports car produced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo between 2007 and 2010. It was first presented as a concept car at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and later released for sale for the 2007 model year. The name refers to the eight-cylinder (cilindro in Italian) engine (8C) and Alfa Romeo's racing pedigree (Competizione, Italian for 'competition'). Alfa received over 1400 orders for the 8C after the official announcement that the car would enter production. However, only 500 customers ended up with the 8C Competizione and another 500 with the 8C Spider.
The 8C Competizione was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003. The lines of the twin seater are meant to echo the styling of Alfas of the 1950s and 1960s, and the "Competizione" name is a reference to the 1948 6C 2500 Competizione, which competed in the 1949 and 1950 Mille Miglia race and came third both times. It was in the latter of these two races that the car was driven by Juan-Manuel Fangio and Augusto Zanardi. It won the 1950 Targa Florio. A 3.0-litre prototype was built but not produced. These 6C 2500 models were among the last vehicles with links to the pre-war cars.
During the Mondial de l'Automobile 2006, Alfa Romeo announced the production of a limited series of 500 units of the 8C Competizione. The production version is very similar to the concept; the biggest difference to the exterior being the rear-hinged hood. Other minor changes included the front lights, which used Xenon lamps, a standard wiper system, a mesh side vent, and the rims, which had a design that mimicked the cloverleaf logo. The car came standard in Alfa Red or Black. Pearl Yellow and the Special Competition Red were also available as an option. Paint upon sample colors were also available for an additional charge. Therefore, the 8Cs were produced in a wide range of colors including, white, Maserati range: Fuji White, Blue Avio, Blue Oceano, Grigio Nuvolari; Ferrari range: Blue Pozzi, Vinaccia (Aubergine). The bodyshell is made of carbon fibre, produced by ATR Group. The carbon fibre body is fitted to a steel chassis, made by Italian company ITCA Produzione. The final assembly takes place at the Maserati factory in Modena, Italy.
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