Alfa 8C Spider
Apr 22, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Alfa 8C Spider Are we ever going to see this here in cab form ?
YouTube - Alfa 8C Spider
Alfa Romeo unveiled the 8C Competizione Spider at the Geneva Motor Show (March 6-16). The sports car is equipped with the new 4.7 litre 8 cylinder delivering a top power of 450bhp at 7,000rpm, with a peak torque of 480Nm at 4750rpm and a maximum engine speed of 7,500rpm. This engine has been mated to a self-shifting 6-speed gearshift with computerised gear selection via levers behind the steering-wheel, and a self-blocking differential unit. The hooded top of the two seat vehicle is fitted with electro-hydraulic automatic control. Initially, 500 models of the 8C Competizione Spider will be produced, going to the USA, Italy, Germany and Japan.
YouTube - Alfa 8C Spider
Alfa Romeo unveiled the 8C Competizione Spider at the Geneva Motor Show (March 6-16). The sports car is equipped with the new 4.7 litre 8 cylinder delivering a top power of 450bhp at 7,000rpm, with a peak torque of 480Nm at 4750rpm and a maximum engine speed of 7,500rpm. This engine has been mated to a self-shifting 6-speed gearshift with computerised gear selection via levers behind the steering-wheel, and a self-blocking differential unit. The hooded top of the two seat vehicle is fitted with electro-hydraulic automatic control. Initially, 500 models of the 8C Competizione Spider will be produced, going to the USA, Italy, Germany and Japan.
Apr 22, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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One can only hope that the 8C Spider will make it stateside, although since only about half of the 8C coupes originally slotted for sale in the US were ever delivered, I wouldn't hold my breath.
On second thought, after watching the video, maybe the 8C Spider will be available here after all. The clip was filmed in the US so maybe they are preparing it for a launch here? It is without a doubt the best looking droptop ever built. I even like it in white (with the black mirrors too)!
On second thought, after watching the video, maybe the 8C Spider will be available here after all. The clip was filmed in the US so maybe they are preparing it for a launch here? It is without a doubt the best looking droptop ever built. I even like it in white (with the black mirrors too)!
Last edited by Alzilla; Apr 22, 2009 at 09:53 PM.
May 13, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Amazing car. I love it. Underpowered for the price though. I really want to know where they filmed that video! Very nice, and I can see it's here in the U.S. Anybody here know where it was filmed?
Jun 9, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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And here are some pics I have found from this year's Barcelona auto show in Spain.
This Alfa 8C Spider seems to be one of the first real pre-production cars.
