Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione
The name refers to the eight cylinder cilindro in italian engine 8c and alfa romeo s racing pedigree competizione italian for competition.
Alfa romeo 8c competizione. Only 500 of the competizione meaning competition in italian variant were constructed with another 500 being the spyder or convertible variant. The 8c designates 8 cylinders and originally a straight 8 cylinder engine. Alfa romeo shares the platform previously utilised by the maserati coupe. The alfa romeo 8c competizione is a sports car produced by italian automotive manufacturer alfa romeo between 2007 and 2010.
The 4 7l v8 engine is also fitted in the maserati. In 2007 the company released its production version of their much anticipated 8c competizione sports car. Alfa romeo is taking a look back at the 8c competizione which will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most beautiful cars ever created. This is the alfa romeo 8c competizione it s as rare and special as any v12 ferrari.
The alfa romeo 8c was originally a range of alfa romeo road race and sports cars of the 1930s. During the 2005 pebble beach concours d elegance alfa romeo unveiled their 8c spider concept a roadster version of the elegant competizione coupé constructed by carrozzeria marazzi. The vittorio jano designed 8c was alfa romeo s primary racing engine from its introduction in. Used alfa romeo 8c competizione for sale.
Leading alfa romeo s charge back into the united states to be followed by more mainstream models by 2010 is the achingly gorgeous 8c. To find your limited production italian exotic view our exclusive listings of the alfa romeo 8c for sale today. Bmw m3 vs mercedes c63 amg vs audi rs4 top gear bbc duration. The story starts in 2003 when alfa romeo showed a.
Boasting a 8 cylinder engine from which the 8c designation is derived from producing 444 horsepower. The 2007 alfa romeo 8c competizione is a rwd grand tourer by alfa romeo that appears in all main titles of the forza series since forza motorsport 3. It was first presented as a concept car at the 2003 frankfurt motor show and later offered for sale for the 2007 model year. It s more powerful than any eight cylinder audi r8 or aston martin vantage it s one of the most desirable.
The alfa romeo 8c competizione is a sports car produced between 2007 and 2009 with a total production number of 500 units. In 2004 alfa romeo revived the 8c name for a v8 engined concept car which made it into production for 2007 the 8c competizione. Launched in 2007 with production ending in 2010 the alfa romeo 8c competizione was the flagship coupe in the alfa romeo lineup.