Alfa Romeo Top Speed

8c spider

290.00 km/h

or 180.20 mp/h

General information
BrandAlfa Romeo
Model 8C Competizione
Generation 8C Spider
Modification (Engine) 4.7 V8 (450 Hp)
Start of production 2008 year
End of production 2010 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 15.8 l/100 km 14.89 US mpg17.88 UK mpg6.33 km/l
CO2 emissions377 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.2 sec
Maximum speed 290 km/h 180.2 mph
100 km/h - 0 33 m
Emission standard Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio 3.7 kg/Hp, 268.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.5 kg/Nm, 286.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 450 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power per litre 95.9 Hp/l
Torque 480 Nm @ 4750 rpm. 354.03 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 7500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AR8C
Engine displacement 4691 cm3 286.26 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 84.5 mm 3.33 in.
Compression ratio 11.3
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1675 kg 3692.74 lbs.
Max. weight 1855 kg 4089.57 lbs.
Max load 180 kg 396.83 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 88 l 23.25 US gal | 19.36 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4381 mm 172.48 in.
Width 1892 mm 74.49 in.
Width including mirrors 2055 mm 80.91 in.
Height 1366 mm 53.78 in.
Wheelbase 2645 mm 104.13 in.
Front track 1590 mm 62.6 in.
Rear (Back) track 1589 mm 62.56 in.
Front overhang 910 mm 35.83 in.
Rear overhang 826 mm 32.52 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm 5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.4 m 34.12 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Helical spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs, 380x32 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 360x32 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size Front wheel tires: 245/35 R 20Rear wheel tires: 285/35 R 20
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 9 J x 20Rear wheel rims: 10.5 J x 20