Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

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Alfa Romeo has unveiled an exhilarating new sports car concept which will make its appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is called the 8c Competizione.



Designed and developed at the Alfa Romeo Style Centre, this prototype will become a true brand icon, evoking a great sports car tradition of which the name is part.

In the 1930s and 40s, the "8c" signature that returns here, identified the racing and road cars that were equipped with the new eight cylinder engine developed by the famous engineer Vittorio Jano.

The term "Competizione" on the other hand, is a tribute to the 6C 2500 Competizione, the sports coupé driven by Fangio and Zanardi in the famous Mille Miglia race in 1950.

So "8c Competizione" is not an invented name, but a clear reference to Alfa's racing history.

This new Alfa two-seater is 1 900 mm wide, 4 278 mm long and 1 250 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2 595 mm. The body is given extra dynamism by the horizontal furrow cut into the side above the front wheelarch.

In addition to this, the large tyres (245/40 - R20 at the front and 275/35 - R20 at the rear) and the powerful, muscular rear wings accentuate the impression the model gives of a strong, forceful personality.

This does not detract in any way from the elegance of the lines that run smoothly from front to back, to the light clusters set into the integral bumpers. A stylistic balance that has its maximum expression in the daring design of the rear window that covers the rear and partially envelops the rear pillars.

The front elements have been repositioned as they were on the most important Alfa racing cars of the past - the "whiskers" and shield are aligned at the same height - a decision of historical and evolutionary significance.

Under the bonnet lurks a 4.2 litre V8 turbo engine with a volumetric compressor.

This powerful unit delivers over 300kW at 7 000 r/min and together with a 6-speed manual rear transmission, takes the prototype to a top speed above 300 km/h.

The car accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometres in just 4.5 seconds.







Edited by - majaCRX on 23/09/2003 18:53:18