1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C 2900 B Lungo Specifications

1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C Engine & Transmission.

Engine:

The Coupe version of the 8C model has a 2905 cc (177.2 ci) 16 valve Straight 8 Supercharged Petrol engine.

Transmission:

This particular Alfa-Romeo 8C 2900 B Lungo has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C Power & Torque.

Power:

The 1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C reaches its peak power of 178 bhp (132 kW) @ 5200 rpm.

Torque:

The 1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C produces torque measuring 203 lb-ft (275.2 Nm) @ 3000 rpm.

Power to Weight:

The 8C weighs around 1250 kg (2755 lb). The 1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C Power to weight is 142.4 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 162.4 lb-ft of torque per ton.

1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C 0-60, Top Speed & Quarter Mile

Top Speed:

The 1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C has a top speed of 109 mph (175.4 kph)

Acceleration:

The 1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 7.50 seconds or 0-100kph in 7.7s. The 1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 14.62 seconds with a trap speed of 87.2 mph.

1938 8C 2900 B Lungo Rivals:

• 1991 Ford Thunderbird 4.9 V8
• 1990 Toyota MR2 Mk2 Turbo Rev 1
• 2002 Alfa-Romeo 147 GTA

Related Links:

• 1938 8C Rivals List.
• 1938 8C: Full Review and Comparisons.
• A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo
• Compare the 1938 Alfa-Romeo 8C

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