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2008 Geneva Motor Show: Alfa Romeo Unveils the 8C Competizione Spider - GREAT VIDEO


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GENEVA - March 4, 2008: Alfa Romeo unveiled the 8C Competizione Spider at the Geneva Motor Show today. The sports car is equipped with 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 two seat vehicle is fitted with electro-hydraulic automatic control. Initially, 500 models of the 8C Competizione Spider will be produced, going to the USA, Italy, Germany and Japan.


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