Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

The new convertible Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is developed from the coupe version, the Alfa 8C Competizione and the Alfa Romeo Style Center.


Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider has a canopy of two layers of fabric, with power-operated. As in the 8C Competizione, the bodywork of the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is carbon fiber, mounted on a steel chassis.


Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

The 8-cylinder engine is a V-90 ° with an engine capacity of 4.7 l. Its maximum output is 450 hp at 7,000 rpm. Its maximum torque is 470 Nm at 4,750 rpm. The regime of maximum engine is turning 7,500 rpm. This engine comes from Maserati, but it is different from that Maserati mounted in its range of vehicles (which have a V8 4.2 l).


Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

The engine of the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is made of aluminium. Have butts with dual camshaft moved by chain (with change of phase in the continuous intake camshafts) and four valves per cylinder. The clutch is two discs and gearbox is next to the rear axle. The differential carries a mechanical device to limit slippage.


Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

The change is automatic six speeds. It is an exchange rate with the same structure as the traditional manual changes, but with automated equipment for the clutch and the movement for change. Sometimes these changes are called robotic.


Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

At least in the version of the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider with bodywork closed, the driver can choose between five programs running: 'Manual-Normal', 'Manual-Sport', 'Automatic-Normal "," Auto-Sport' and 'Ice' (for boot on a slippery surface).

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

You do not have a lever for change normal. In both programs manuals, the driver can select marches through two levers behind the steering wheel. The selection of programs is done with functioning buttons (picture).