Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo 8C Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Alfa-Romeo 8C has a 4691cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 8C shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 8C's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1585 kgs (3494 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione in the same weight category as the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo 8C shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 450 bhp (335 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 354 lb-ft (479.9 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo 8C you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2016 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Saloon (308.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo 8C.

The Alfa-Romeo 8C has a Power to weight ratio of 283.9 bhp per ton and 223.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 8C competing with the 2016 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Saloon (308.9 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Aston-Martin Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8 Turbo (308.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alfa-Romeo 8C generating around 223.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1965 Iso Grifo GL 365 5.4L V8 (248.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400 (248.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs). This Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 8C and the 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo I RS

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo 8C on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.42 secs @ 110.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo I RS (12.36 secs), the 2016 BMW 1 Series M140i F21 LCI (12.36 secs), and the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (12.36 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione has a maximum speed of 181mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 8C equals the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S (192 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione then how about the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S (192 mph), the 2007 Nissan Skyline R35 GTR (192 mph), or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (193 mph).

Related Links:

2008 8C Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison