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Initially, 500 models of the 8C Competizione Spider will be produced, going to the USA, Italy, Germany and Japan.
Alfa 8C Spider debuts at The Geneva Motor Show.
The captivating Alfa 8C Spider
will make its debut at The International Geneva Motor Show on 6th March. Like the Alfa 8C Competizione, the Gran Turismo which received resounding global praise, the new convertible will be produced in a limited edition run of
just 500.
Designed by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, the new Spider re-affirms its position as a style icon. Many people regard the Spider's as being among the most beautiful cars in global automotive history. Cars such
as the Giulietta Spider from the 1950s, or the legendary Duetto made famous by 'The Graduate' from 1967 with a young Dustin Hoffman. Today, it's the technologically advanced and beautifully styled Alfa 8C Spider's turn to take
centre stage, and carry the Alfa Romeo legacy into the future.
The new vehicle inherits all the winning features of the coupé version. Starting with the two seater setup, fascinating exterior lines characterised by the
sculpted and finely designed bodywork, and of course overall mechanical excellence.
Also inherited from the coupé version is the new 4.7 litre 8 cylinder delivering a top power of 450bhp at 7,000rpm, with a peak torque
of 480Nm at 4750rpm and a maximum engine speed of 7,500rpm. This engine has been mated to a self-shifting 6-speed gearshift with computerised gear selection via levers behind the steering-wheel, and a self-blocking differential
unit.
The hooded top of the Alfa 8C Spider is composed of two overlapping sheets: the external one is made with a multi-thread textile designed to withstand the elements, whilst the interior has high
sound-proofing qualities and is fitted with electro-hydraulic automatic control, controlled via a button on the dashboard.
Price details and instructions on how to order will be announced at a later date.
For
more details on the Alfa 8C Competizione and to register your interest on the Alfa Romeo Performance car Database, please visit www.alfa8c.co.uk
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