Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Overview
ManufacturerFiat Group Automobiles
Production2007–2009 (coupé)[1]
2008–2010 (spider)[2]
AssemblyItaly: Modena (Maserati)[3]
DesignerWolfgang Egger and Daniele Gaglione[4][5] at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
2-door spider
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine4.7 L (4,691 cc) Ferrari/Maserati F136 YC V8
Power output331 kW (450 PS; 444 hp)
480 N⋅m (354 lbf⋅ft) of torque
Transmission6-speed automated manual[6]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,646 mm (104.2 in)[7]
Length4,381 mm (172.5 in)[7]
Width1,894 mm (74.6 in)[7]
Height1,341 mm (52.8 in) (coupé)[7]
1,308 mm (51.5 in) (roadster)[8]
Curb weight1,585 kg (3,494 lb) (coupé)[7]
1,675 kg (3,693 lb) (roadster)[8]
Chronology
PredecessorAlfa Romeo SZ & RZ

The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is a sports car produced by Italian marque Alfa Romeo between 2007 and 2010. It was first presented as a concept car at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The name refers to the eight-cylinder (cilindro in Italian) engine (8C) and Alfa Romeo's racing pedigree (Competizione, Italian for 'competition'). The company received over 1,400 orders for the 8C after the official announcement that the car would enter production.[9] However, only 500 customers ended up with the 8C Competizione and another 329 with the 8C Spider, bringing the production total to 829 cars.

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