You might notice that I blogged about cars at 2006 Paris Motorshow. Since this is the hottest event at the moment, might as well I post them on this blog. Alright, back to the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
There was an announcement that the people at Alfa Romeo only intend to build 8C Competizione in a strictly limited edition of 500 cars. The 8C Competizione represents a big statement of intent for the Italian company that, (a) says it can still do a major league sports car, and (b) says it is about to relaunch the brand in the USA, where it hasn’t been seen for more than a decade.
The “production” version of the 8C Competizione concept first shown at the Frankfurt Show in 2003 has stayed pretty true to the original layout and look, its shape and engineering are a fusion of classical and contemporary that is fresh and distinctive but without being too challenging. So it’s a softly curvy, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-seat Grand Tourer, designed by Alfa Centro Stile near Milan, with hints of older Alfa classics like the Giulia TZ and the 33 Coupe Stradale competition car. But it also has a clean modern feel in areas like its lights, grille and odd splashes of dull-alloy brightwork, and it has that desirable aura of simmering performance on a short leash.
It has 450 hp of power and 347 lb-ft of torque from its all-aluminum 4.7-liter four-cam V8 engine (with Ferrari and Maserati cousins), a claimed top speed of around 190 mph and a sub-4.5-second 0-62 mph time.
The compact engine and six-speed gearbox sit well back in the chassis for excellent weight distribution. Alfa describe the all-wishbone suspension and massive disc brakes as race-track derived, and 20-inch rubber ought to deliver enough grip even for that much performance, but a choice of gearshift modes and a sophisticated stability and traction control system mean it should be protective as well as entertaining. They promise plenty of choice in terms of interior trim and equipment.
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