The large tyres and the powerful, muscular rear wings accentuate the impression the model gives of a strong, forceful personality, but without detracting in any way from the elegance of the lines that run smoothly, underlining the beauty of each element of the exterior: the drop-shaped light clusters set into the front bumper like precious jewels, the LED rear lights that epitomise technology and rational design, the essential styling of the door handles. And the characteristic Alfa Romeo styling elements on the front, the 'whiskers' and the shield, have been given a new look.

The innovative styling anticipates elements and proportions of future Alfa Romeo cars, but it is also full of emotions and references to the past: the 33 Coupe Stradale, the Giulia TZ and numerous other icons from motoring history. And finally, the Alfa Romeo Style Centre has developed new colours to set off the line of Alfa 8C Competizione, which blend with the car's sinuous styling while they express modernity and high technology.



An 8-cylinder 4.7 litre engine: Italian 'bel canto'

The engine is the pulsating heart of every Alfa Romeo. In this case it is a new 4691 cc 90 degree V8 unit which was developed with a clear goal: to guarantee extraordinary performance, but also to ensure that the car is smooth and exploitable in all situations whether on the racetrack or in town traffic.

The car's performance is summed up by a maximum power output of 450 bhp at 7000 rpm, peak torque of 470 Nm at 4750 rpm and a top engine speed of 7500 rpm.

The fluid dynamics and the cylinder head cooling system were designed to make the ports really permeable, effectively cooling the intake to maximise volumetric efficiency and engine performance.

The harmonised intake and exhaust geometries, combined with variable valve timing and continuous actuation on the intake cam axes, the optimised combustion chamber and the calibration of the engine itself, together ensure that 80% of peak torque is available at just 2000 rpm.

When driven hard on mixed routes, the engine responds extremely rapidly, thanks to the high permeability of the intake and the low inertia of the flywheel-twin plate clutch system.

The propeller shaft, which has the counterweights set at 90 degree, is perfectly balanced thanks to the selection of conrods and pistons, and ensures that the engine produces virtually no vibration.

The cylinder block and base are made of aluminium with 5 journals to maintain the rigidity of the structure and to minimise losses due to friction; the cylinder heads are made of aluminium alloy.

All the ducts (water, oil, secondary air) are cast directly with the engine which makes for an extremely rigid system, taking up less space and 'safe' to assemble, which enhances reliability.

Incorporating the accessory systems into the main engine castings, and the extremely rigid design of all the elements ensures that the engine generates less noise and enhances the reliability of the components.

Great care also went into the longitudinal packaging of the engine, epitomised by the adoption of a single chain timing system which guarantees exceptional 'lifelong' reliability.

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