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Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo built the 8C in 1931–2010. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 to the 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1931–2010
- Brand from
- Italy
- Part of
- Stellantis
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars
How it changed
Power went from 180 hp in the 1931 8C 2300 to 450 hp in the 2009 8C. It got heavier along the way: 991 kg for the 1931 car, 1,585 kg for the 2009. The most powerful here is the 2007 Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione at 450 hp (336 kW), more than 84% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2007 Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione, in 4.2 s.
Every 8C in the catalog
2004 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Designed and developed at the Alfa Romeo Style Centre, the fascinating Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione concept car is destined to become the true brand icon, evoking a great sports car tradition of which the name is part.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2007 Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione
The definitive version of the gorgeous exclusive Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Gran Turismo car that is to be produced in a limited edition makes its debut in Paris.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2009 Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider made its debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 8C 2300 | 180 hp (134 kW) | — | — | 115 mph (185 km/h) | 991 kg (2,185 lb) | 2.3 L inline-8 | Rear Wheel Drive | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 2007 8c Competizione | 450 hp (336 kW) | 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) | 4.2 s | 182 mph (293 km/h) | 1,510 kg (3,329 lb) | 4.7 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic |
| 2009 8C | 450 hp (336 kW) | 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) | 4.4 s | 180 mph (290 km/h) | 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) | 4.7 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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