New Alfa romeo 8C
At the Mondial de l’Automobile Alfa Romeo presents the world premiere of the first Alfa 8C Competizione, the production version of the. The plan is a strictly limited quantity. The GT sports car was 1:1 derived from that study that provided at the IAA in 2003 around the world for attention. Developed the Alfa Romeo was in technical collaboration with Maserati.
The 8C Competizione sports car continues the legendary history of Alfa Romeo. The homage to the past has been using the name: The abbreviation “8C” were in the thirties and forties, all those Alfa Romeo racing cars and road models, which were equipped with the powerful eight-cylinder engine from the designer Vittorio Jano. The term ‘Competizione proposes “the bridge to the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Competizione, a sports car, driven by the team in 1950, Zanardi Fangio in the Mille Miglia.
The attractive design, developed by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, makes this a real two-seater solitaire under the GT models. But the design is not only beautiful but also functional balance.
The motor is a forward in 90-degree V-position, built with eight 4691 cc engine capacity. When convinced sporty driving on winding country roads of the extremely low-vibration motor with short response times.
* Power: 332 kW (450 hp) at 7,000 rpm.
* Torque: 470 Nm at 4.750/min.
* Maximum speed 7500 rpm.
The crankcase and oil pan are made of aluminum and have five main bearings, which provide high structural rigidity and low friction losses, the cylinder heads are also made of aluminum. All the ducts (water, oil, secondary air) were directly worked in the engine castings, so that a system with a high rigidity, low dimensions and high reliability of assembly, ie a high reliability has emerged.
Transmission, automatic transmission and limited slip differential
The Alfa 8C Competision access to development engineers on a concept of Alfa Romeo to move from the rear was on the front-wheel drive technology, a typical feature: transaxle drive. The gears in this case at the rear. Result: an ideal weight distribution and thus a more perfect ride. This contributes very much towards the center of the vehicle shifted position of the front engine. The six-speed transmission (gear selection via shift paddles on the steering wheel) was developed with the aim of short switching times. The driver can thereby depending on the situation on the modes “Manual-Normal, Manual-Sport, Automatic-Normal, Automatic-Sport” and “Ice” access.
Suspension, wheels and brakes
Traditionally, this technology comes with Alfa Romeo jump racing. The suspension of the new model are no exception. It is a double wishbone suspension with control arms and hub carriers from aluminum forgings and an additional push bar for the track control.
To ensure even under intense use a powerful, effective braking, the braking system with perforated, ventilated brake discs and aluminum calipers equipped. Meanwhile, make the necessary grip for 20-inch tires. This is the tire size 245/35 (front) and 285/35 (rear), the alloy wheels are designed to specifically raised with perforated design. The wheels allow a highly efficient brake ventilation. For a high level of driving pleasure and safety in all driving situations, moreover, provides the latest version of the stability and traction control VDC Alfa Romeo.
Construction with high stiffness and low weight
A stiff, lightweight vehicle structure is the foundation for a high-performance sports car. And the same goes for the Alfa 8C Competizione.The body, however, made of carbon. The interior is characterized by a dominant feature of high-tech materials. Carbon materials such as shape while the character of the interior. Even the sports seats are made of this lightweight and stiff material. Regardless of which is that characterize the interior of the new Alfa Romeo sports car through an uncompromisingly perfect ergonomics.
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