Designed by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, the Alfa 8C Spider re-affirms the values of technology and emotion which belong to the Alfa Romeo legacy.
Obviously, the new vehicle inherits all the winning features of the Coupè version. Starting with the two "sport seats" setup and the fascinating exterior lines, which characterized by sculpted and finely designed bodywork, "dress" the automotive and mechanical excellence of the model.
The marked dynamics of the vehicle are highlighted by the horizontal groove "built" into the bonnet at wheel level. The oversized wheels and powerful "muscles" of the rear mudguard accentuate the personality and force of the model, without diminishing the elegance of those fluid lines.
Furthermore, in the front we can find the characteristic Alfa Romeo styling, with a new interpretation of the "whiskers" and shield. Without forgetting, that this innovative range anticipates the elements and proportions of every Alfa Romeo car, always with complete respect for the historical legacy of the brand.
But the peculiarity of this vehicle is the hooded top fitted with electro-hydraulic automatic control and composed with two overlapping sheets: the external one is made with a multi-thread textile which can withstand the elements, and the interior has high sound-proofing qualities.
In the interior, the Alfa 8C Spider guarantees a sophisticated environment, thanks to the vast use of composite materials in the dashboard and internal panels, as well as the use of anatomical seats, produced in carbon fibre. For maximum possible personalization of the interior, the client can chose between different environments and aesthetic solutions.
In analogous fashion to the interior, the same care has been taken in realizing the exteriors: from the alloy wheels to the brake callipers, every detail can be chosen to your particular design.
Like in the best Alfa Romeo tradition, hidden under this pretty "dress" is the best of what's available in the field of mechanics and propulsions. Firstly, the Alfa 8C Spider has a rigid and light structure with a compact frame in steel for maximum torsion and a body in carbon fibre.
The Alfa 8C Spider also adopts the new 8 cylinders engine at 90° with a capacity of 4691 cm3 which has been designed with one specific aim: guarantee extraordinary performances without relinquishing the ease of use in any driving context. Like so, a powerful and progressive propulsion is born with a top power of 450 hp at 7.000 rpm and a maximum torque of 7.500 rpm. This engine has been mated to a self-shifting 6-speed gearshift with computerized selection of the gears via levers behind the steering-wheel.
As in the legendary Formula 1 vehicles from the 50's, the Alfa 8C Spider sports the Transaxle design which guarantees the best equilibrium in the portioning of weight. The propulsion is placed in the rear whilst the gearshift is placed behind along the differential and hydraulic motor unit. The Transaxle design foresees a tight connection between motor and gearshift, which is fitted with a self-blocking differential.
So much power can only be entrusted to an excellent braking system: the Alfa 8C Spider is fitted with carbo-ceramic Brembo (CCM), 380 mm in diameter on the front-wheels and 360 mm on the back-wheels.
Contributing also to the brilliant road control are specially developed 20" tyres to insure excellent performance and fitted on perforated rims in fluid moulded aluminium to ensure lightness and maximum brake ventilation efficiency. Lastly, the Alfa 8C Spider uses an evolved VDC Alfa Romeo traction and stability system, which ensures the driver feels at one with his car.
