Alfa Romeo · 2007–2010

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

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'). Responsible for creating the production version were Maserati engineers, who were working with Ferrari at the time; the 8C includes components from both brands. Its development proceeded in parallel with the GranTurismo, and production coincided with the global crisis. The company received over 1,400 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 329 with the 8C Spider, bringing the production total to 829 cars. Maserati dealers were responsible for servicing in the United States.

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Predecessor: Alfa Romeo SZ

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Specifications

name: Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo
Assembly: Italy: Modena (Maserati)
Production: 2007–2009 (coupé), 2008–2010 (spider), 829 produced
Class: Sports car (S)
Body style: 2-door coupé, 2-door spider
Layout: Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine: 4691 cc Ferrari/Maserati F136 YC DOHC 32v V8
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Wheelbase: 2646 mm
Length: 4381 mm
Width: 1894 mm
Height: 1341 mm (coupé) , 1308 mm (roadster)
Kerb weight: 1585 kg (coupé) , 1675 kg (roadster)
Related: Maserati Quattroporte V, Maserati GranTurismo, Maserati GranCabrio, Alfa Romeo BAT 11, Alfa Romeo Pandion, Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring
Designer: Wolfgang Egger and Daniele Gaglione at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo