Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (oh so sexy!!)

SL65 · December 14th, 2006, 08:52 AM

Automobile Magazine tests the Alfa 8C Spider

I didn't even know there was a Spider version of this! I actually prefer it to the coupe and thats unexpected seeing as I usually prefer the hardtop version of anything.

The review basically says that it'll cost $200K (USD) and 500 units will be made. Thats heaps for what it is...but still...it's so sexy you'd pay anything right?

The base of this car is the Maserati GranSport (not a bad start) but they add 20" wheels and lower profile. The only complaint these guys had were it's gearbox from the Maserati which has a heavy clutch. Other than that, it rockets uses its V8 to rocket to 100 in under 4-seconds.

Man I want one

Viper007Bond · December 14th, 2006, 08:54 AM

OMFG! That is so incredibly hot! It's way too expensive though. I mean comon!

Adunaphel · December 14th, 2006, 08:55 AM

OMG SEXXEH!

*grabs a box of tissues and heads for the bathroom*

fbc · December 14th, 2006, 09:54 AM

I need a moment alone...

The 8C has been messing with my mind since the coupe first appeared in concept form - no doubt I'm going to lose my freakin' mind when (if) I see one.

kaBOOMn · December 14th, 2006, 10:09 AM

Bah the old 8c's (mmmm 8c2300) looked better

Not to mention they are worth more.....lol.....Personally I think they should have saved the 8c badge for a Supercar, but Ferrari/Maserarti would never allow it.

But yeah...its just.....

Alfa Romoes first V8 since the 'ol Montecarlo......doesn't it look nice

teletubby-warrior · December 14th, 2006, 10:07 PM

That looks... amazing!

bartboy9891 · December 15th, 2006, 02:13 AM

$200K is about a $50K more than i was expecting/hoping for.

But having said that, i'm not complaining. It looks fucking gorgeous in both spider and coupe form - possibly the best looking car to come out in a while, its got loads of power, probably is a competent handler, etc. But the nice surprise is that they are actually offering a real manual instead of just the paddleshifts.

I'm not sure if i'd have to take this over a Gallardo and F430, but if the Alfa sounds right there'll be no contest

watto · December 15th, 2006, 05:53 AM

Oh. My. God.

I'm going to the bathroom.

FATMOUSE · December 15th, 2006, 06:03 AM

BerserkerCatSplat · December 15th, 2006, 06:28 AM

Drop-dead stunning car, but so is the price tag!

SV · December 15th, 2006, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

$200K is about a $50K more than i was expecting/hoping for.

But having said that, i'm not complaining. It looks fucking gorgeous in both spider and coupe form - possibly the best looking car to come out in a while, its got loads of power, probably is a competent handler, etc. But the nice surprise is that they are actually offering a real manual instead of just the paddleshifts.

I'm not sure if i'd have to take this over a Gallardo and F430, but if the Alfa sounds right there'll be no contest

Its got quite a nice note to it but IMO doesnt stack up to the Gallardo.

+ YouTube Video

I must be the only one that doesn't like the look of this car, sounds good but i dont fancy the styling..

Nice article though

bartboy9891 · December 16th, 2006, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLR 722

Its got quite a nice note to it but IMO doesnt stack up to the Gallardo.

+ YouTube Video

I must be the only one that doesn't like the look of this car, sounds good but i dont fancy the styling..

Nice article though

my god.... ok Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione > F430 and Gallardo

Paul · December 16th, 2006, 11:29 PM

Those Italian, they really know how to design cars.

NAIDANAC A · December 17th, 2006, 02:36 AM

THOSE SEATS ARE AWSOME

The car is nice too.

thedguy · December 17th, 2006, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLR 722

Its got quite a nice note to it but IMO doesnt stack up to the Gallardo.

I must be the only one that doesn't like the look of this car, sounds good but i dont fancy the styling..

Nice article though

I bet every engineer/mechanic around cringed when he hit the starter and started reving it.

Any how, I liked the concept grill more. The white around the inside of the grill(s) is ugly as sin. The small piece of chrome trim is so much better looking.

http://www.dieselstation.com/archive...ne/index.shtml

LeMans GTR · December 21st, 2006, 05:01 AM

OMFG! sex on wheels

( starts thinking what making out in that 8c spider would feel like )

Duell · February 19th, 2008, 07:53 PM

New pictures, looks to me it has passed it's concept status.

Breathtaking if you ask me

Blayde · February 19th, 2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duell

Breathtaking if you ask me

I wouldn't... but you're absolutely right! Awesome looking

And that silver is unusually fitting for it.

RUU-CHAMA · February 19th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Its okay looking but the price....

Austere · February 19th, 2008, 08:09 PM

Whoa... It looks like it's actually made from pure sex.

December 14th, 2006, 08:52 AM	#1
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,123 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 39	Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (oh so sexy!!) Automobile Magazine tests the Alfa 8C Spider I didn't even know there was a Spider version of this! I actually prefer it to the coupe and thats unexpected seeing as I usually prefer the hardtop version of anything. The review basically says that it'll cost $200K (USD) and 500 units will be made. Thats heaps for what it is...but still...it's so sexy you'd pay anything right? The base of this car is the Maserati GranSport (not a bad start) but they add 20" wheels and lower profile. The only complaint these guys had were it's gearbox from the Maserati which has a heavy clutch. Other than that, it rockets uses its V8 to rocket to 100 in under 4-seconds. Man I want one __________________

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kaBOOMn Joined: Jun 29th, 2006 Last Online: October 27th, 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 601 Rep Power: 12	Bah the old 8c's (mmmm 8c2300) looked better Not to mention they are worth more.....lol.....Personally I think they should have saved the 8c badge for a Supercar, but Ferrari/Maserarti would never allow it. But yeah...its just..... Alfa Romoes first V8 since the 'ol Montecarlo......doesn't it look nice Last edited by kaBOOMn; December 14th, 2006 at 10:14 AM..

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December 15th, 2006, 02:13 AM	#7
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 05:30 PM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,618 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 41	$200K is about a $50K more than i was expecting/hoping for. But having said that, i'm not complaining. It looks fucking gorgeous in both spider and coupe form - possibly the best looking car to come out in a while, its got loads of power, probably is a competent handler, etc. But the nice surprise is that they are actually offering a real manual instead of just the paddleshifts. I'm not sure if i'd have to take this over a Gallardo and F430, but if the Alfa sounds right there'll be no contest __________________ Last edited by bartboy9891; December 15th, 2006 at 02:16 AM..

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