Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 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 Disco Volante 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 Disco Volante'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 1600 kgs (3527 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 347 lb-ft (470.4 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 Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2015 Aston-Martin DB9 GT 5.9 V12 (302.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante.

The Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante has a Power to weight ratio of 277.5 bhp per ton and 216.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Disco Volante competing with the 2015 Aston-Martin DB9 GT 5.9 V12 (302.5 bhp per ton) or the 1994 Ferrari 512 M (302.4 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 Disco Volante generating around 216.8 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 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello (241.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK 992 (241.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.2 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs). This Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8 is also faster than 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 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the and the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Disco Volante and the 1967 Pontiac GTO 6.6 Litre V8 HO

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.67 secs @ 108.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Pontiac GTO 6.6 Litre V8 HO (12.61 secs), the 2015 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive F30 LCI (12.62 secs), and the 1998 Mazda RX7 RZ (12.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 181mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Disco Volante 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 2013 Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8 then how about the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S (192 mph), the 2007 Nissan Skyline R35 GTR (192 mph), or the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (193 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Disco Volante Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

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