Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

[Max Banks]

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Originally Posted by snj5 Do you have a source on that? That would be pretty bad news.

[alfabeach]

AUTOWEEK
Posted Date: 12/2/04
Alfa Romeo Competizione confuzione

Alfa’s Romeo’s hot 8C Competizione, first shown in concept form at last year’s Frankfurt motor show, appears headed for a dead end. Pre-production prototypes of the Maserati Coupe-based two-seater have been delayed as Fiat Auto CEO Herbert Demel considers the implications of building a sports car that competes directly with the Maserati Coupe and would hit a price point that could severely confuse buyers for both marques. “If anything is approved based on the 8C design, it will probably be a smaller but similar style of car at a lower price,” one source said. Fiat Group boss Luca di Montezemolo also is hesitating over the 8C/Maserati conflict, meaning the project is probably dead in the water.

[snj5]

Nuts.
Perhaps the best thing we can hope for would be a 6C Competizione in a smaller lighter but similar body slotting between the Maser and the Lotus Elise. Would be pretty easy to use the existing Alfa 6 cylinder.
A car like that in the 60 - 80 Euro range would be pretty remarkable.
Luca - you listening out there?
But, the reality is, nothing anytime soon - that is for sure.
Nuts.

[dretceterini]

How about a 3/4 scale version of the 8c, using a two liter twin spark, for about $30,000

[PSk]

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Originally Posted by alfabeach AUTOWEEK Posted Date: 12/2/04 Alfa Romeo Competizione confuzione Alfa’s Romeo’s hot 8C Competizione, first shown in concept form at last year’s Frankfurt motor show, appears headed for a dead end. Pre-production prototypes of the Maserati Coupe-based two-seater have been delayed as Fiat Auto CEO Herbert Demel considers the implications of building a sports car that competes directly with the Maserati Coupe and would hit a price point that could severely confuse buyers for both marques. “If anything is approved based on the 8C design, it will probably be a smaller but similar style of car at a lower price,” one source said. Fiat Group boss Luca di Montezemolo also is hesitating over the 8C/Maserati conflict, meaning the project is probably dead in the water.

[Alfa Romeo]

well I don't blame Alfa Romeo for trying - at least it shows it still has the flair and imagination to produce great cars. I think a scaled down version of the 8c makes perfect sense and hopefully it will be priced so as to make it possible for me to buy one when i decide to trade in my GT

[snj5]

The 8c may not be dead yet........
Says that they are still collecting deposits and will make a decision in a couple of months. Great new photos in the link.
Let's hope!!

http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars...1/8c/1801.html

[nigolusa]

Imagine in your dreams Alfa brings back to the US in 2007 the following:

1. 8c Competizione
2. Kamal
3. 157
4. Spider
5. Giuletta

Ahhhhh, dreams can come true

[alfaholico]

The only way for Alfa to return is with a statement vehicle like the 8C. A car that will turn heads and create a stir. If they just return with a sport sedan and a spider, there will be no new interest from non Alfisti. Build it and they will come!!!!!

[PSk]

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Originally Posted by alfaholico The only way for Alfa to return is with a statement vehicle like the 8C. A car that will turn heads and create a stir. If they just return with a sport sedan and a spider, there will be no new interest from non Alfisti. Build it and they will come!!!!!

[JoeCab]

PSK,

While you have a valid point that this car is nothing like a Giulietta/Giulia, please remember that Alfa produced the Tipo 33 Stradale and the Montreal in the time period you are lamenting...

Joe

[PSk]

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Originally Posted by JoeCab PSK, While you have a valid point that this car is nothing like a Giulietta/Giulia, please remember that Alfa produced the Tipo 33 Stradale and the Montreal in the time period you are lamenting... Joe

[nigolusa]

New Alfa Coupe confirmed as the "Brera". Also, Lancia Delta will make a comeback in 2007. WOWOWO things are happening in Italy

[HenryKrinkle]

Bring the concept rims back!! do they not pass load tests or something? Those rims were soo hot.! I can go get these at Tirerack.com right now.. BBS RS would be about the same hah. I guess theyre trying to cut costs before unveiling the prospective price. ..if it ever gets made of course :P

[alfaholico]

Henry, you're absolutely right about the rims!!! Pete, I don't get it? Platform sharing and engine sharing is just the way it is. The 33 Stradale is a tarted up race car????????? It still looks amazingly contemporary. Listen, I have a 64 Giulia step nose in my garage and I think it is a timeless piece of history, but to not acknowledge the new 8C as a design statement is blind loyalty. The current spider that is running around Europe is an ugly car. It looks like an Integra from the front and the rear three quarter view is just plain awkward. The 166, although handsome, also has some quirks (very long front overhang by today's standards). The GT and the 156 are on the money, but Alfa needs to come with a car that will make people stop and notice. Once again, if Audi and Jag could reinvent themselves while staying in this country, there's no reason that Alfa can't come back with a new attitude. But, it's got to be that, a new attitude and a car like this that has an attitude. Maybe it's my New York personality showing through, but my colleagues who lust over BMRs and Benzes do it because of the image (read attitude) they eminate. If the new Alfa spider is anything like the one that currently exists, it will not broaden the fan base. Unfortunately, neither will the new GT (too many established players there- CLK, A4, 3 Series, Mustang, etc). Make the 8C and bring it here with the spider, GT, 147, 156, and 166 as support players and you've got a lineup (don't forget the Kamal)!!