hot damn: Alfa Romeo 8C spider

astroboymoto · August 30th, 2005, 01:41 PM

don't know what the gallery is all about but far out that is one very nice alfa images/smilies/eek.gif

http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/even...r/gallery.html

http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/events/pebble_beach/8c_spider/101.jpg

fbc · August 30th, 2005, 01:49 PM

But I still prefer the original coupe version

http://www.italiancar.com.au/images/alfa8C_86-3-2993_lg.jpg

Z Draci · August 30th, 2005, 01:55 PM

If they build that car, I'll buy it for sure.
It's been my wallpaper for a while . . . until it was replaced with an official V8 Vantage one.

That is probably the most beautiful front engined coupe I've ever seen. It's almost as if I designed it myself! No complaints about it whatsoever . . . except that it looks a little bit too feminine because of all the round curves.

Buba · August 30th, 2005, 02:00 PM

I love those...

Buba

astroboymoto · August 30th, 2005, 02:08 PM

fbc: I would have the coupe also, I really don't like convertables... even tho technically I have one images/smilies/bangin.gif

fbc · August 30th, 2005, 02:13 PM

^ Technically?? Does the roof come off?

astroboymoto · August 30th, 2005, 02:17 PM

but I have a Suzuki Cappuccino(yes, I know its a girls car) and the roof is a KIND of like the Koenigsegg in that you have to physically pull off the roof and stow it in your now non-existent boot images/smilies/lol.gif

so yeah has something in common with a supercar woo images/smilies/lol.gif

flyingfridge · August 30th, 2005, 03:15 PM

Dr. Woo · August 30th, 2005, 04:06 PM

I saw this car earlier today on ultimatecarpage and it made my eyes bleed.

With happiness. That car is BEAUTIFUL.

jayjaya29 · August 30th, 2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

flyingfridge · August 31st, 2005, 06:28 AM

Surely these must be the design study for the next GTV or GTV replacement. It's an an old car now...

fbc · August 31st, 2005, 06:38 AM

^ Nice thought - but I believe these are dead in the water. GTV replacement is front drive I think.

flyingfridge · August 31st, 2005, 06:44 AM

why do they have to keep neutering the GTV with front drive? WHY?? images/smilies/cry.gif

fbc · August 31st, 2005, 06:46 AM

^ $$$

Money talks - front drive is cheaper to build and Alfa already has front-drive platforms to use.

astroboymoto · August 31st, 2005, 06:54 AM

yeah but they have that "luxury car platform" that Fiat(for Alfa) co-developed with GM(for Saab) that GM isn't using... anyways isn't the 156 replacement gonna use that? with the Aussie made 3L v6??? I don't see a problem with Alfa having a RWD spider and gtv, afterall they don't sell so well seeing how they are overpriced Fiat Barchettas anyway images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Alfa has been going backwards since the 70s images/smilies/mad.gif

the 105 GTVs and the TZs and the Zagatos and Jnr Zs were all very nice cars, I think they got confused with the Alfasud or something images/smilies/yucky.gif

fbc · August 31st, 2005, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astroboymoto

yeah but they have that "luxury car platform" that Fiat(for Alfa) co-developed with GM(for Saab) that GM isn't using... anyways isn't the 156 replacement gonna use that? with the Aussie made 3L v6???

That platform is front-drive.

SL65 · August 31st, 2005, 08:14 AM

[quote]yeah but they have that "luxury car platform" that Fiat(for Alfa) co-developed with GM(for Saab) that GM isn't using... anyways isn't the 156 replacement gonna use that? with the Aussie made 3L v6???[/quote]Wait, is that engine GM developed or is that actually Aussie...its American I think images/smilies/bangin.gif

fbc · August 31st, 2005, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

Quote:

yeah but they have that "luxury car platform" that Fiat(for Alfa) co-developed with GM(for Saab) that GM isn't using... anyways isn't the 156 replacement gonna use that? with the Aussie made 3L v6???

Wait, is that engine GM developed or is that actually Aussie...its American I think images/smilies/bangin.gif

Base design is American, Alfa have done some re-engineering for their version, and it's made here in Australia.

flyingfridge · August 31st, 2005, 08:23 AM

Alfa put their own heads on them, with the Twin Spark and the JTS.

astroboymoto · August 31st, 2005, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

Quote:

Originally Posted by astroboymoto

yeah but they have that "luxury car platform" that Fiat(for Alfa) co-developed with GM(for Saab) that GM isn't using... anyways isn't the 156 replacement gonna use that? with the Aussie made 3L v6???

That platform is front-drive.

it's AWD also... images/smilies/tongue.gif

August 30th, 2005, 01:41 PM	#1
astroboymoto Joined: Jan 11th, 2005 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 360 Rep Power: 0	hot damn: Alfa Romeo 8C spider don't know what the gallery is all about but far out that is one very nice alfa http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/even...r/gallery.html

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,641 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	But I still prefer the original coupe version __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 2,338 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Falcon XR6 Ute Rep Power: 20	Surely these must be the design study for the next GTV or GTV replacement. It's an an old car now... __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'42.340 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess AustralianGamer.com

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,641 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	^ Nice thought - but I believe these are dead in the water. GTV replacement is front drive I think. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 2,338 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Falcon XR6 Ute Rep Power: 20	why do they have to keep neutering the GTV with front drive? WHY?? __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'42.340 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess AustralianGamer.com

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,641 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	^ $$$ Money talks - front drive is cheaper to build and Alfa already has front-drive platforms to use. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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astroboymoto Joined: Jan 11th, 2005 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 360 Rep Power: 0	yeah but they have that "luxury car platform" that Fiat(for Alfa) co-developed with GM(for Saab) that GM isn't using... anyways isn't the 156 replacement gonna use that? with the Aussie made 3L v6??? I don't see a problem with Alfa having a RWD spider and gtv, afterall they don't sell so well seeing how they are overpriced Fiat Barchettas anyway Alfa has been going backwards since the 70s the 105 GTVs and the TZs and the Zagatos and Jnr Zs were all very nice cars, I think they got confused with the Alfasud or something

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,196 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	[quote]yeah but they have that "luxury car platform" that Fiat(for Alfa) co-developed with GM(for Saab) that GM isn't using... anyways isn't the 156 replacement gonna use that? with the Aussie made 3L v6???[/quote]Wait, is that engine GM developed or is that actually Aussie...its American I think

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