Tag: 8C

  • NOVITEC Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

    Novitec has released the world’s most powerful and fastest Alfa Romeo. The tuned version of 8C Spider has staggering supercharged V8 capable of bringing the car over 300km/h barrier.

    The supercharger kit boosts the 4.7 liter V8 to 600PS (441 kW) at 7300RPM and 588Nm at 5400RPM.The factory power of the engine is 450PS, so the performance package adds another 150PS (110 kW). The price is EUR 19 900.

    The supercharger is driven by a cogged-tooth belt directly from the crankshaft. Maximum boost pressure is limited to 0.37 bar. The mechanical charging system is rounded out by a water-to-air intercooler with dedicated radiator, and by custom injectors. An Ecu re-map is made to make sure that all parts are working perfectly.

    The result is 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and top speed of 305 km/h, instead of the factory’s 290 km/h,

    NOVITEC also offers stainless-steel sport exhaust with integrated flap system. The exhaust system features four tailpipes and fits perfectly into the standard cutouts in the rear apron.

    The exterior didn’t receive any aerodynamics modifications, but NOVITEC offers three-piece NA3 wheels with dimensions 9J x 21” at the front and 11.5J x 22” at the rear fitted with by Formula 1 supplier Pirelli in sizes 255/30 ZR 21 and 315/25 ZR 22, respectively.

    NOVITEC also provided height-adjustable coil-over suspension.

    The interior can be customized with finest leather and Alcantara in any color.

    NOVITEC Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

    Source: NOVITEC

  • Alfa Romeo UK offers exclusive trim level for Brera and Spider

    After the introduction of 200bhp 1750Tbi petrol and the 170 bhp 2.0 JTDm diesel engines to the Brera coupe and Spider, Alfa Romeo UK now reveals the exclusive trim level for these two models.

    The new feature is known as Italia Independent, which includes a matt black titanium exterior finish and 18” black opaque turbine design alloy wheels for the exterior is available for both Alfa Brera and Spider. (more…)

  • The first Alfa 8C Competizione arrives in the States

    The first Alfa 8C Competizione destined for the US market has arrived in Connecticut (USA). The handover ceremony took place at “Miller Motorcars” where the owner picked up the glamorous car: his name is James Glickenhaus and he is one of the greatest car collectors in the world. (more…)

  • Alfa Romeo at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show

    Essential style capable of conveying strong emotions, engineering that is always at the cutting edge – plus superlative road holding and driving satisfaction: these are the qualities that have always set Alfa Romeo apart in the world motoring scenario. (more…)

  • Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

    Debuting at Geneva showroom is the captivating Alfa 8C Spider. Like the Alfa 8C Competizione, the Gran Turismo which received resounding global praise; the new “discovery” will be produced in a limited edition run of 500.

    Elaborated by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, the new car re-affirms the brand’s excellence in this sector, as shown by some Spider’s being regarded among the most beautiful cars in global automotive history. Cars such as the Giulietta Spider from the 50’s or the legendary Duetto made famous by “The Graduate” from 1967 with a young Dustin Hoffman. Today, it’s the Alfa 8C Spider’s turn to take centre stage and project into the future the values of technology and emotion which belong to the Alfa Romeo legacy. (more…)