Alfa Romeo are presenting their glorious 8C Competizione model at the 77th Geneva Motor Show this week, just as this dramatic new sportscar get set to undergo a limited production run of 500 units at the Maserati factory in Modena.

Resplendent in black paintwork and featuring a sporty red leather interior, the two-seat berlinetta is also displaying some novelties to the Alfa 8C Competizione design, including washer units which are now integrated into the headlights and a revised reverse and rear fog lamp setup. Inside, the cockpit is an indulgence of carbon fibre and aluminium, offset by the advanced weave of the leather seats.

Under the rakish, sweeping carbon fibre bonnet lies an unprecedented 4591 cc, 90-degree V8 engine. Maximum power is 450 bhp delivered at 7,000 rpm, with a peak torque of 470 Nm at 4,750 rpm. This powerful new engine red lines at 7,500 rpm. The semi-automatic gearbox has six speeds, with a computerised system situated behind the steering wheel offering Manual-Regular, Manual-Sport, Automatic-Regular, Automatic-Sporty and Icemodes. This enables the Alfa 8C Competizione to be driven in an uncompromised manner in every situation, from the race track to the city rush hour.
 

An advanced suspension system, designed using racetrack engineering and developed technologies, uses front and rear dual wishbones with aluminium callipers. The system ensures exceptional traction and braking performance, which is backed up by Alfa Romeo’s latest VDC technology (advanced stability and traction control) to guarantee driving safety.

Conceived as a limited edition image builder, the Alfa 8C Competizione will go down in history as one of the most desirable production cars of all time and has already become an instant classic. Alfa Romeo was approached by around 3000 customers, for only 500 units available for allocation. According to Alfa Romeo stand officials at the Geneva show, the Swiss market will receive a considerable chuck of the production at 150 units.