Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 2009

History of Alfa-Romeo Cars

We all know that the future of all car manufacturers should consider the environmental aspects, and as has been done on the sports car was first released in 2007, is a 2-door sports car that apply the 4.7 L engine (~ 287 cu in) V8.

V-8 is a car engine with a model of "V" has eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in many cases placed at right angles to each other but sometimes at a narrow angle, and generally having eight pistons so commonly known as the V8.

The car was debuted on 2003 as a concept car, and officially released on 2007, at the same time Alfa Romeo announced that their production limit to only 500 units, is not explained in resma, but we know that Alfa Romeo would like to maintain the uniqueness of "8C Competizione", and also because of concern for the environment not to produce too many cars.

The car is marketed not much different from the initial concept, there is only one big difference, located on the outside into the rear-hinged hood. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione available in four color choices: Including Alfa Red, Competizione Red, black or yellow, paint color choices are dah Also available at extra cost.. bodyshell is made of carbon fiber, manufactured by ATR Group.

The engine and short specification:

Manufacturer by : Alfa Romeo
Production : 2007-2009 (coupé) 500 units
2008-present (spider)
Assembly by : Modena, Italy (Maserati)
Layout : FR layout (its simple design and good handling characteristics)
Engine(s) : 4.7 L (~287 cu in) V8
Transmission(s) : 6-speed semi-automatic transmission

The Performance of 8C Competizione

It's special, a sports car 2-door (coupe) was built with special tires 20 inches dimension (245/35) for the front wheels and (285/35) for the rear wheels, mounted on perforated rims in fluid formed aluminum. And many observers called phenomenal by automotive and also by the magazine Road & Track is the braking system on the 8C-Competizione, with a speed of 97 kilometers per hour (60 mph) just 32 meters are needed stopping distance (105.0 feet), amazing is not it? Officially, this car may be driven up to the speed of 292 kilometers per hour (181 mph), but the practice could be driven higher than the limit was set.

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