Many of you have probably already seen some photos of the fabulous Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione concept car taken at the just-concluded 2003 Frankfort Motor Show. But you probably haven't seen these yet! AONE's Steve Silverstein had the incredible misfortune of being sent to the Show on a work assignment, and he returned with the photos below. And here's what the specs on this car would be:
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ENGINE |
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position |
front, longitudinal |
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no. of cylinders |
8 in 90° V |
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timing gear |
two overhead camshafts per row |
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no. of valves |
4 per cylinder |
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turbocharging |
volumetric compressor |
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capacity |
4244 (92 bore x 79.8 stroke) |
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max. power output |
over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm |
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peak torque |
over 45 kgm at 4500 rpm |
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TRANSMISSION |
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gearbox |
mechanical 6-speed |
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position |
rear axle |
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drive |
rear wheel |
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CHASSIS |
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front suspension |
dual wishbone |
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rear suspension |
dual wishbone |
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front brakes |
floating ventilated disc 380x34 mm |
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rear brakes |
fixed ventilated disc 330x28 mm |
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front tyres |
245/40 R 20" x 8.5" |
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rear tyres |
275/35 R20" x 10" |
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DIMENSIONS - WEIGHT |
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wheelbase |
2595 mm |
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front track |
1610 mm |
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rear track |
1580 mm |
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length |
4278 mm |
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width |
1900 mm |
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height |
1250 mm |
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weight empty |
approx. 1500 kg |
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fuel tank capacity |
90 litres |
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PERFORMANCE |
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top speed |
over 300 km/h |
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0-100 km/h |
4.5" |
Please, Alfa Romeo, build this car and send it to the States! (Or at least tell us where we can buy dresses like the ones in the photos for our lady friends...)
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