8c Competizione

[156V6]

V8 4200ccm/400KS

[Nikola]

Primecuje li neko slicnost?




Inace rec je o Alfi 33 Stradale, 18 primeraka pocetkom `70 godina.
2.0 V8 motor, 230KS, i 700 kg

[156V6]

Slicnost je vise nego ocigledna....8c je samo "MALO" pojachana

[Sasha]

[Sasha]

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 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.

So '8c Competizione' is not an invented name, but a clear reference to Alfa's racing history. And of course the Alfa Romeo legend was created to a great extent by the victories its cars achieved on race courses all around the world. There were so many of them that alone they represent a long, fascinating chapter, made of men and competitive spirit, engines and cutting edge technical ideas. The protagonists of the inestimable human and technological heritage that is responsible for today's beautiful cars, full of character and, above all, capable of combining the beauty of the styling with the pleasure of driving them.

Let us admire then the captivating, original lines of this carbon fibre 2-seater, and its extremely generous measurements: 1900 mm wide, 4278 mm long and 1250 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2595 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. But a rapid glance will reveal that the styling of the whole exterior is full of classical references, an ideal opportunity for a modern interpretation of traditional Alfa stylistic cues. For example, the front end recalls the former 33 Coupé Stradale, while the rear sports the characteristic round light clusters of the Giulia TZ.

It is difficult to be indifferent to the '8c Competizione' concept car, because it is the pure expression of Alfa Romeo's concept of the car. And with this new model, Alfa's stylistic language takes a further step forward. Compared to another concept car, the 'Nuvola', which also featured the shapes and surface treatment of the new Alfa Romeo aesthetics, the styling approach of the Alfa 8c Competizione enhances the brand's DNA with a modern hi-tech interpretation of the most famous designs in Alfa Romeo history.

Nor can we forget that the Alfa Romeo sports cars of past and present all share a particular feature: the ability to thrill even the most experienced drivers when they take the wheel. And the Alfa 8c Competizione is no exception. Suffice it to say that under the bonnet lurks a 4.2 litre V8 (90°) turbo engine with a volumetric compressor. This powerful unit delivers over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm and together with a 6-speed manual rear transmission, takes the prototype to a top speed above 300 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometres in just 4.5 seconds. This engine commands not only absolute performance and outstanding peaks of power and torque (over 45 kgm at 4500 rpm), but also smooth, effortless delivery even at low speeds. The result is a car capable of exciting performance, that is perfectly at home on everyday roads and not only on the racetrack.

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.

[Nikola]

A da zavirimo malo i unutra:

[156V6]

MOCNO deluje i spolja i iznutra...BAS MOCNO

[Sasha]

18.01.2005 ALFA ROMEO ENTHUSIASTS ARE TEARING THEIR HEARTS OUT OVER THE 8C COMPETIZIONE, AS TO WHETHER THE BEAUTIFUL COUPÉ IS DESTINED TO FOREVER REMAIN AS A CONCEPT CAR OR WILL ENTER LIMITED SERIES PRODUCTION

Alfa Romeo enthusiasts' across the globe are tearing their hearts out over the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, as to whether or not the beautiful coupé will remain as a concept car or enter limited series production.Amongst the widespread and contradicting rumours, various well reputed automotive magazines have further confused this sensitive matter by claiming that formal decisions have already been taken, and that the project will not evolve further into the production phase. Behind this cloud of opacity, however, Alfa Romeo have still been collecting deposits from prospective buyers, in an attempt to gauge whether or not the interest is high enough to justify a limited series production run.Various potential customers have also made trips to Alfa Romeo in Italy to inspect the production ready car in all its full beauty, as photographs, no matter how impressive, simply do not do this stunning car, a star at virtually all the world's most important motor shows over the last year, proper justice. To date however, the amount of interest, while building steadily, has not reached the desired level, although a final decision is still a couple of months off. However, the feeling is there that this car might just actually happen, with new Alfa Romeo boss Karl-Heinz Kalbfell reportedly impressed by this evocative project.Tentatively, a very limited production run will be scheduled to commence in the spring of 2006. With these signs prevalent, there is thus still a small hope for the beautiful 8C, a car unique in its class when it comes to styling and sheer passion. The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is a true tribute to the brand's long standing involvement in motor sports, and is named after the 8 cylinder road and race cars from the 1930?s and 40?s, and the 6C 2500 Competizione, as driven by racing legends Fangio and Zanardi in the 1950 Mille Miglia.The brilliant stylists at Centro Stile have succeeded in revisiting the brand?s stylistic cues with a modern touch, using classical references, whilst creating a modern and timeless design.Careful detailing, inspired from the historic road going Alfa Romeo Tipo 33, and Giulia TZ models can easily be traced back, complemented with design touches that have a evolutionary significance, such as the ?whiskers? and shield, which as on the original Alfa Romeo racing cars, are aligned at the very much the same level.

[Sasha]

The technology is no less stunning as is its engineering beauty and hereditary connotation, with a Maserati sourced 4.2 litre V8 under the sweeping bonnet, fed by a volumetric compressor. With an impressive 400bhp reached at 7,000 rpm, the 8C Competizione is capable of blasting to 300 km/h, and accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. Regular and progressive torque is ensured at all times by the volumetric compressor, rendering the 8C Competizione a pleasure to drive on regular roads just as much as on a demanding race track.Supreme road holding is catered for by double wishbone suspension at the front and rear, while a rear transaxle balances the weight distribution favorably.With a carbon fibre structure and body panels, the car is extremely lightweight and agile, aided by immense grip from the wide tyres (245/40 R20 front, and 275/30 R20 rear), which also visually accentuate the strength and individuality of the design. Rear-wheel drive further enhances the driving pleasure delivered by this model, providing an accurate and involving experience.The interior of the 8C, with its pure 'sportscar' cockpit, has been carefully designed with the same logic as the exterior, with certain forms having been designed to create a consonance in harmony between the two areas. An example are the rear wings, which emphasize the large wheels by creating a muscular contraction in the bodywork, while, internally, a corrugation in the smooth surface of the facia around the two round instruments produces an eye-catching effect."