It is about 30,000 euros more expensive than most rivals, but no doubt the uniqueness of the new Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is clearly superior. The Italian brand and recently dazzled with the 8C Competitor, a model which produced 500 units that were adjudicated quickly. Now comes the convertible version, also limited to 500 units, of which only 5 will arrive in Spain. In our market the 8C Spider costs 232,000 euros, and deliveries will take place during 2010 and 2011. As we reported responsible for Alfa Romeo, have received more than double the orders that can meet, so now try and get one of these vintage cars is a very difficult task because it would have to wait until the when signing over 50% of applicants desist.
Like the coupe, the 8C Spider mounts a 4.7 aspirated V8 engine 450 hp and Maserati origin. Obviously this is a rear-drive model, which also boasts an almost perfect weight distribution: 49% to the front axle and 51% at the rear. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a manual-shift six-speed sequential, and the set is completed with a limited slip differential.
The Alfa Romeo 8C Spider measures just 4.38 meters long, but its width is no less than 1.89 meters. It has a classic soft top, and its trunk is all but nonexistent, only suitable for any pocket or purse. Only weighs 90 kilos more than the coupe, so this is one of the rafters of his lighter level, with total weight 1590 kilos. Advanced technology allows you to select the desired behavior in every moment, as its two modes of operation-Auto and Sport-operate in various parameters to provide a comfortable ride and sporty, as required.
It has a maximum torque of 480 Nm at 4,750, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100km / h in 4.4 seconds and reach 290 km / h. The brakes are ceramic, and also better resist fatigue and allow a light weight, are so effective that the mark of 100 km / h to 0 km / h there is a very short distance of 33 meters. The tires are signed by Pirelli, and while the front axle are mounted on 245/35 R20 As for the rear 285/35 R20 have chosen.
So, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is displayed as a collectible supercar that for more than 1,000 interested customers who have “thrown the application” (though only 500 will get it) is more interesting than, say, a Porsche 911 Turbo convertible, a Lamborghini Gallardo Spider, or even the Ferrari F430 Spider California. Simply, a beautiful dream fireball in which the exclusivity is also payable.
