Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

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Feast your eyes on this stunning vehicle: The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Designed and developed at the Alfa Romeo Style Centre, the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is based on Maserati mechanics, but features unmistakeable Alfa Romeo styling.

The ‘8C Competizione’ name-plate is a reference to Alfa Romeo’s rich motor-racing history.
Making sure it handles as well as it looks, Alfa have drastically cut weight of the vehicle with the extensive use of carbon-fibre (the body and some other elements, like seat structure).



Engine specifications on the prototype are as follows:
Engine Type: V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 286 (4691)
Power bhp (kW) @ RPM: 450(336) / 7000
Torque Nm @ RPM: 470 / 4750
Redline: 7500 rpm
Originally unveiled as a concept car in 2004, Alfa have confirmed that the model will go into production in 2007 as a limited edition model, although that has yet to be confirmed.

The planned debut of the production version is for the Paris show in late September so keep your eyes peeled and remember to check back for full production details shortly.

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