The 8C Competizione a true brand icon, evoking a great
sports car tradition of which the name is part. In the Thirties and
Forties, 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. As you'd
expect from the name, under the hood is a 4.2 litre Maserati V8
turbocharged to put out 400 HP and launch the 8c Competizione to a 0-62MPH
of 4.5 seconds and top speed of 186 MPH.
The 8C Competizione combines this
brilliant performance with extraordinary roadholding and the handling of a
true thoroughbred. The merit goes to the dual wishbone suspension at front
and rear, which ensures extremely enjoyable handling, combining the
control you would expect of front-wheel drive with an exceptionally sporty
drive and pinpoint response, which are particularly important on mixed
routes. We must underline that Alfa Romeo chose rear-wheel drive on the 8c
Competizione to support the exuberant engine and to deliver truly
unbeatable emotions.
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