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| | #REDIRECT [[Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione]] |
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| ! colspan=2 | '''Alfa Romeo 8C Competizone'''
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| | Production
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| | 2008<br>500 units
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| | 2-door [[coupe]]
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| [[Alfa Romeo]] is re-introducing itself into the United States with the '''8C Competizone'''. The 8C goes on sale next year for $227,000 (€165,000), with a limited production of 500 units(100 of which will make it here to America). It is still undecided whether there will be a production version of the Spider, but it is not out of the question.
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| ==2003 8C Competizione concept car==
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| The 8C Competizione was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003. The lines of the twin seater are meant to echo the styling of Alfa's of the 1930s and 1940s, and the "Competizione" name is a pointer to the 1948 6C 2500 Competizione,<ref name="evo.co.uk">{{Cite web|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/202990/alfa_8c_competizione.html|title=Alfa 8C Competizione|accessdate=2007-09-17|work=evo.co.uk}}</ref> which competed in the 1949 and 1950 [[Mille Miglia]] race, coming third both times. In the 1950 Mille Miglia Juan-Manuel Fangio and Augusto Zanardi drove. It won the 1950 Targa Florio. A 3.0 litre prototype was built but not produced. These 6C 2500 models were among the last vehicles with links to the pre-war cars.<ref name="ultimatecarpage.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1729/Alfa-Romeo-6C-2500-Competizione.html|title=Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Competizione|accessdate=2007-09-17|work=ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref>
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| At the 2005 [[Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance]], Alfa Romeo released the Alfa 8C Spider, a roadster version of the coupé, with different alloy wheels. Production of 8C Spider was confirmed by [[Sergio Marchionne]] in September 25 2007. The Spider will be built most likely also 500 units and it will cost around €20,000 more than coupe version.<ref name="motorauthority.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/convertibles/alfa-romeo-8c-spider-confirmed-for-2009-launch|title= Alfa Romeo 8C Spider confirmed for 2009 launch|accessdate=2007-09-25|work=motorauthority.com}}</ref> The 8C Spider production version will be unveiled Geneva Motor Show in 2008.<ref name="italiaspeed.com/2008">{{Cite web|url=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2008/motor_shows/geneva/preview/alfa_romeo/8c_spider/1902.html|title=19.02.2008 PRODUCTION ALFA 8C SPIDER TO DEBUT IN GENEVA|accessdate=2008-02-19|work=italiaspeed.com/2008}}</ref>
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| ==2007 8C Competizione production version==
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| During the [[Mondial de l'Automobile 2006]], Alfa Romeo announced the production of a limited series 500 units of 8C Competizione. The production version is very similar to the concept, biggest difference exterior-wise is the rear-hinged [[Hood (vehicle)|hood]] in the production model.<ref name="evo.co.uk">{{Cite web|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/206856/alfa_8c.html|title=Alfa 8C Passion show|accessdate=2007-09-17|work=evo.co.uk}}</ref> It was possible to choose from four different exterior color:
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| 8C Red, Competition Red, black or yellow.<ref name="windingroad.com">{{Cite web|url=http://news.windingroad.com/car-buying/we-drive-the-alfa-8c-competizione/|title=We Drive the Alfa 8C Competizione|accessdate=2007-12-02|work=windingroad.com}}</ref> The bodyshell is made of carbon fibre.
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| The car uses modified Maserati platform and powertrain (Maserati Quattroporte, GranTurismo) and also features a Ferrari/Maserati derived 90° [[Crossplane|cross-plane]] [[dry-sump lubrication|dry-sump lubricated]] 4.7-litre V8 assembled by Ferrari.<ref name="driving.timesonline.co.uk">{{Cite web|url=http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/driving/new_car_reviews/article2690495.ece|title=Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione|accessdate=2007-11-18|work=driving.timesonline.co.uk}}</ref>
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| The top engine performance figures may be summarized as a maximum power of 331 [[kilowatt]]s (450 [[Horsepower#PS|PS]]) at 7000 rpm, a peak torque of 480 newton metres (354 lbf·ft) at 4750 rpm (80% at 2500 rpm) with an engine redline of 7500 rpm and rev limiter of 7600 rpm.<ref name="roadandtrack.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0108_Alfa8c.pdf|title=Road & Track|accessdate=2007-12-02|work=roadandtrack.com}}</ref>
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| The six–speed [[transaxle]] gearbox has computerized gear selection by means of levers behind the steering wheel and may be used in Manual-Normal; Manual-Sport; Automatic-Normal; Automatic-Sport and Ice modes. The gearbox can shift in 175 milliseconds when using Sport mode.<ref name="magazine.windingroad.com">{{Cite web|url=http://magazine.windingroad.com/windingroad/200801/?u1=texterity|title=Anything but anonymous|accessdate=2007-12-17|work=magazine.windingroad.com}}</ref> The 8C has also a [[limited slip differential]].
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| It is fitted with specially developed 20 inch tyres: 245/35 at the front and 285/35 at the rear, fitted on perforated rims in fluid moulded aluminium. The 8C brakes have been called phenomenal by [[Road & Track]] magazine, with a stopping distance being from 60-0 mph
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| (97-0 km/h) in {{Convert|105|ft|m}}.<ref name="roadandtrack.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0108_Alfa8c.pdf|title=Road & Track|accessdate=2007-12-02|work=roadandtrack.com}}</ref> The official top speed is announced to be {{Auto km/h|292}} but it might be higher around 190 mph according to the Road & Track magazine.<ref name="roadandtrack.com/article">{{Cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=6168|title=Road Test: 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione|accessdate=2007-12-02|work=roadandtrack.com/article}}</ref> An Alfa Romeo engineer also stated that it is faster.<ref>{{cite video |people=Mr.Domenico Martino (engineer> |date2=2008-01-21 |month2= |year2= |title=Me in Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione ... |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1vciNbpys0 |format= |medium=Motion picture |publisher=9FFturboS |location= |accessdate=2008-01-23 |time= |quote=192 this is just we declare, the car is faster... }}</ref>
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| ==U.S. Sales==
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| The 8C will be sold as Alfa Romeo's returning foray into the United States market, starting in 2008. Alfa Romeo is dedicating 99 Alfa Romeo 8C Competiziones for U.S. market sale.
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| ==Photos==
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| <gallery>
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| Image:Alfa Romeo 8C Spider.jpg
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| Image:Alfa Romeo 8C.jpg
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| Image:Largealfabcdash.jpg
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| Image:8c-competitzione-luggage.jpg
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| Image:070319 ar 8ccompetizione 05.jpg
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| </gallery>
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| ==Performance==
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| ! Top speed
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| | {{Auto km/h|292}}
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| ! 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
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| ! 1/4 mile (~400 m)
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| | 12.4 seconds @ {{Auto mph|115.4}}<ref name="roadandtrack.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0108_Alfa8c.pdf|title=Road & Track|accessdate=2007-12-02|work=roadandtrack.com}}</ref>
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| ! Type
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| | [[V8]]
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| ! Displacement
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| | 4.7 L (4691 cc) (286.8 cu in)
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| ! Power
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| | {{Convert|331|kW|PS|abbr=on}} @ 7000 rpm
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| ! Torque
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| | {{Auto Nm|480}} @ 4750 rpm
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| ! Lateral Acceleration<br /><small>({{Convert|200|ft|m}} skidpad)</small>
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| | 1.02 g<ref name="roadandtrack.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0108_Alfa8c.pdf|title=Road & Track|accessdate=2007-12-02|work=roadandtrack.com}}</ref>
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| ==Racing version==
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| Production numbers of the 8c may indicate that it is a racing homologation special, with 500 slated for production.
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| In 2005/2006, the computer game 'Squadra Corse Alfa Romeo' developed by Black Bean Software in conjunction with
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| Alfa Romeo Spa. included two racing versions of the car, another indication of Alfa Romeo's intention to race.
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| Given the car's size and power class as a GT, sports-car races such as Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring are likely
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| deployments by Squadra Corse.
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| In 2008, the 8c will take part in the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]], [[24 Hours Nürburgring]] and [[Rolex 24 at Daytona]] [[Endurance racing|endurance races]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Alfa Romeo: novità sui progetti sportivi | publisher = Autoblog.it | date = December 6, 2006 | url = http://www.autoblog.it/post/6204/alfa-romeo-novita-sui-progetti-sportivi | language = Italian}}</ref> It is expected that race version chassis will be made by [[Dallara]].<ref name="italiaspeed.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/motorsport/sportscars/other/alfa_8c_competizione/2012.html|title=Racing news|accessdate=2007-04-25|work=italiaspeed.com}}</ref>
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| ==Production numbers and markets==
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| The 8C will be built in a limited number of 500 and Alfa Romeo have earmarked the entire production run among several important markets:<ref name="magazine.windingroad.com">{{Cite web|url=http://magazine.windingroad.com/windingroad/200801/?u1=texterity|title=Anything but anonymous|accessdate=2007-12-17|work=magazine.windingroad.com}}</ref>
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| | USA
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| | 84
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| | Italy
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| | 84
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| | Germany
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| | 81
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| | Japan
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| | 69
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| | France
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| | 39
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| | United Kingdom
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| | 41
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| | Switzerland
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| | 35
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| | The Netherlands
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| | 10
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| | Australia
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| | 3
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| | New Zealand
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| | Hong Kong
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| | Others
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| | 48
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| | '''Sum'''
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| | '''500'''
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| The 8C will from 2008 be sold as Alfa Romeo's return to the United States market after Alfa Romeo's withdrawal in 1995. The first 8C was delivered to an Italian customer in October 2007<ref name="magazine.windingroad.com">{{Cite web|url=http://magazine.windingroad.com/windingroad/200801/?u1=texterity|title=Anything but anonymous|accessdate=2007-12-17|work=magazine.windingroad.com}}</ref>.
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| ==References==
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| ==External Links==
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| * [http://www.8c.alfaromeo.it/ Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Official Homepage]
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| * [http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/18/alfa-romeo-8c-daytona-prototype-by-picchio/ Alfa Romeo 8C Daytona Prototype by Picchio]
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