2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

[smestas]

posted by sexyf

The finalised version of the attractive and exclusive Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione limited edition debuted the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Designed by Alfa Romeo themselves, the model is an evolution of the concept car that attracted huge interest at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, and is the result of the best industrial and technical skill and knowledge that the Alfa-Maserati Sports Center has on offer. This close co-operation between the two manufacturers existed to ensure perfect harmony between the Maserati production team and the Alfa Romeo design departments.

Styling and Exterior Design

The Alfa-designed shape of the 8c Competizione, with its dual bucket seats, means that the model is unique among the Gran Turismo scene, and plenty of work was put in behind the scenes to ensure that the vehicleâ??s performance and aerodynamic requirements did not take the end result too far away from the original concept.

However, it is not only the shape of the 8C that allows it to achieve exceptional levels of aerodynamic efficiency. In addition to the vehicleâ??s unbroken contours, all pillar and glass surfaces have been optimised through mathematical calculations, as have the shape and position of the wing mirrors. The result was then put through rigorous wind tunnel testing. Engineers paid careful attention to the 8Câ??s ground effect, producing a negative lift coefficient that makes the car more stable at high speeds, and is normally found on track racing cars.

The Engine

The 8C Competizione is fitted with a brand new, 90° V8 powerplant with a capacity of 4691cc. This engine was designed with one specific aim: to provide outstanding performance with a smooth, adaptable drive. The result is a vehicle that can be used in all circumstances, be it on the race track or in urban traffic. The specific performance figures are impressive: maximum power of 450 bhp at 7,000rpm, with torque peaking at 347 lb/ft at 4,750rpm. Maximum rotation speed is 7,500 rpm.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox, featuring computerised speed selection technology via levers behind the steering wheel. This guarantees slick shifting between gears, and is available in Manual-Normal, Automatic-Normal, Manual-Sport, Automatic-Sport and Ice modes.

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[Arna]

Old news??? I don't see anything in here that I didn't already read about LAST YEAR!

[Zunige]

Arna,
I just read you last 4 posts - each one on threads created by "smestas"... All four of your posts are anything but polite or positive. This is not a new pattern for you, as evidenced by many of your other posts. However, I think it wouldn't be too much to ask if you at least showed some appreciation for the fact that "smestas" is not just another poster. He is the person who created this BB, and spends much time working on it - at his expense - for all of us to enjoy.

Best regards.

[Arna]

No apologies here. I've never been sorry for calling things as they are. This IS old news. When someone posts old news or stuff that's been posted before, most people are all over that person for not reading the other threads first. Just do a search of the story on the barn finds in Portugal and you'll see just what I mean.

As for being positive, nowhere in the board guidelines does it say that I have to be enthusiastic or positive about every Alfa that gets released. The Mi is a piece of **** as far as I'm concerned. If you have a different opinion, Zungie, by all means share it. I think your contributions are excellent to this board and I always like reading what you write. I also appreciate everyone that makes these boards possible. Especially smestas and the other admins.