| Author | Message | ||
| The Bourbon Street Virgin (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7446 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, Andrew, not a good comparison...? | ||
| Warren Balla (West662)
Junior Member Username: West662 Post Number: 105 Registered: 8-2003 |
....actually, the thing is already growing on me | ||
| Warren Balla (West662)
Junior Member Username: West662 Post Number: 100 Registered: 8-2003 |
SGT, nice picture. I wonder how they ride...errr...sorry....how it rides. I think, from side and rear profile, it looks a lot like the Vanquish (definitely not from the front) The front looks wierd, interesting, I like how they incorporated the trademark grill.....but, Im still undecided as to whether I like it or not...Im leaning towards nay. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Intermediate Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 1107 Registered: 9-2002 |
Russ, I just took new pictures after I got it back from the Tubi and cat-by install...check them out: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/18/224600.html?1066699776 Which day do you pic up? We really must do a regional meeting for the PA MD DL owners sometime. | ||
| Russ Turner (Snj5)
Member Username: Snj5 Post Number: 623 Registered: 2-2003 |
"whats it with new italian sport cars..just like the 612 this needs to be wider and lower." Omar - ever driven secondary roads in Italy (or anywhere in Europe)? I think this car is the perfect size to throw around based on my experiance. OBTW - beautiful car in your profile. Will be picking up my car in Laurel this week if you or anyone in the area want to come have a beer and celebrate.  best rt | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1716 Registered: 10-2001 |
DES , arghh ! NO ! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7345 Registered: 8-2002 |
It looks like a stocky, beefy Viper... i like it... | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Intermediate Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 1104 Registered: 9-2002 |
whats it with new italian sport cars..just like the 612 this needs to be wider and lower. | ||
| SGT (Staceman)
New member Username: Staceman Post Number: 39 Registered: 9-2003 |
Thomas here are some other proportions you missed . . .  | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
Member Username: Wax Post Number: 628 Registered: 7-2003 |
Here it is in correct proportions at 300x200 ea.: (Originals are 400x266 [3:2 ratio] - first pics posted were at 640x480 [4:3] ratio) Can't really blame Andrew, I'd be excited too  | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 3177 Registered: 12-2000 |
The styling borrows so heavily from the Alfa Giulietta TZ1, that this new car should be built by Zagato in the same manner as the original cars (running gear sent to Zagato, coachwork installed, sent back to Alfa for final assembly). Now that would make it even more of a classic! | ||
| Najib Amanullah (Najib)
Member Username: Najib Post Number: 263 Registered: 4-2001 |
I thought, "Now this is what Maserati should have built". Simply gorgeous. Sure to be a classic one day. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1240 Registered: 10-2001 |
The specs... Technical specifications ENGINE Position: front, longitudinal No. of cylinders: 8 in 90� V Timing gear: two overhead camshafts per row No. of valves: 4 per cylinder Turbocharging: volumetric compressor Capacity: 4244 (92 bore x 79.8 stroke) Max. power output: over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm Peak torque over: 45 kgm at 4500 rpm TRANSMISSION Gearbox: mechanical 6-speed Position: rear axle Drive: rear wheel CHASSIS front suspension dual wishbone rear suspension dual wishbone front brakes floating ventilated disc 380x34 mm rear brakes fixed ventilated disc 330x28 mm front tyres 245/40 R 20" x 8.5" rear tyres 275/35 R20" x 10" DIMENSIONS - WEIGHT wheelbase 2595 mm front track 1610 mm rear track 1580 mm length 4278 mm width 1900 mm height 1250 mm weight empty approx. 1500 kg fuel tank capacity 90 litres PERFORMANCE top speed over 300 km/h 0-100 km/h 4.5" | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1239 Registered: 10-2001 |
World preview of Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione: a sports car that delivers Daniele Bandiera, President of the Alfa Romeo Business Unit, presented an exciting concept car to the international press this morning. It is called the '8c Competizione' and it joins the other important novelties displayed on the Alfa Romeo stand at the 60th Frankfurt International Motor Show: the new Alfa 166 (also having its world preview), the Alfa GT, the new 156 and Sportwagon, and the GTV and Spider models with their recently revamped styling and features. Designed and developed at the Alfa Romeo Style Centre, this prototype will become a true brand icon, evoking a great sports car tradition of which the name is part. In the Thirties and Forties, the '8c' signature that returns here, identified the racing and road cars that were equipped with the new eight cylinder engine developed by the famous engineer Vittorio Jano. The term 'Competizione' on the other hand, is a tribute to the 6C 2500 Competizione, the sports coup� driven by Fangio and Zanardi in the famous Mille Miglia race in 1950. So '8c Competizione' is not an invented name, but a clear reference to Alfa's racing history. And of course the Alfa Romeo legend was created to a great extent by the victories its cars achieved on race courses all around the world. There were so many of them that alone they represent a long, fascinating chapter, made of men and competitive spirit, engines and cutting edge technical ideas. The protagonists of the inestimable human and technological heritage that is responsible for today's beautiful cars, full of character and, above all, capable of combining the beauty of the styling with the pleasure of driving them. Let us admire then the captivating, original lines of this carbon fibre 2-seater, and its extremely generous measurements: 1900 mm wide, 4278 mm long and 1250 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2595 mm. The body is given extra dynamism by the horizontal furrow cut into the side above the front wheelarch. In addition to this, the large tyres (245/40 - R20 at the front and 275/35 - R20 at the rear) and the powerful, muscular rear wings accentuate the impression the model gives of a strong, forceful personality. This does not detract in any way from the elegance of the lines that run smoothly from front to back, to the light clusters set into the integral bumpers. A stylistic balance that has its maximum expression in the daring design of the rear window that covers the rear and partially envelops the rear pillars. The front elements have been repositioned as they were on the most important Alfa racing cars of the past - the 'whiskers' and shield are aligned at the same height - a decision of historical and evolutionary significance. But a rapid glance will reveal that the styling of the whole exterior is full of classical references, an ideal opportunity for a modern interpretation of traditional Alfa stylistic cues. For example, the front end recalls the former 33 Coup� Stradale, while the rear sports the characteristic round light clusters of the Giulia TZ. It is difficult to be indifferent to the '8c Competizione' concept car, because it is the pure expression of Alfa Romeo's concept of the car. And with this new model, Alfa's stylistic language takes a further step forward. Compared to another concept car, the 'Nuvola', which also featured the shapes and surface treatment of the new Alfa Romeo aesthetics, the styling approach of the Alfa 8c Competizione enhances the brand's DNA with a modern hi-tech interpretation of the most famous designs in Alfa Romeo history. Nor can we forget that the Alfa Romeo sports cars of past and present all share a particular feature: the ability to thrill even the most experienced drivers when they take the wheel. And the Alfa 8c Competizione is no exception. Suffice it to say that under the bonnet lurks a 4.2 litre V8 (90�) turbo engine with a volumetric compressor. This powerful unit delivers over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm and together with a 6-speed manual rear transmission, takes the prototype to a top speed above 300 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometres in just 4.5 seconds. This engine commands not only absolute performance and outstanding peaks of power and torque (over 45 kgm at 4500 rpm), but also smooth, effortless delivery even at low speeds. The result is a car capable of exciting performance, that is perfectly at home on everyday roads and not only on the racetrack. The 8c Competizione combines this brilliant performance with extraordinary roadholding and the handling of a true thoroughbred. The merit goes to the dual wishbone suspension at front and rear, which ensures extremely enjoyable handling, combining the control you would expect of front-wheel drive with an exceptionally sporty drive and pinpoint response, which are particularly important on mixed routes. We must underline that Alfa Romeo chose rear-wheel drive on the 8c Competizione to support the exuberant engine and to deliver truly unbeatable emotions. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1238 Registered: 10-2001 |
   here's for bigger size pics : http://speed.supercars.net/Board?viewThread=y&fID=3&tID=76769 |