Jota: Thank you very much.
So, to report, two cars sold at Monaco over the May 9-10, 2014 weekend: 8C Competizione at Coy's for $282,240 US 8C Spider at RM for $277,422 US Both cars were low mileage with the Competizione having a custom paint color. I would have to rate the Spider the better buy due to the lower production numbers for the Spiders. Two Competiziones currently available in the US at approximately $280-300,000.
Are these numbers including the buyers premium? There were 500 Competizione's (coupes) and 500 Spiders! In the US, there are about 80-84 Competizione's and 32 Spiders.
Whatever the price, its a looker. But its essentialy a CF body on a maserati. Supposedly no the best handler. But hey how many cars ared riven tot he limit anyway. The 4c is a far more authetic and bespoke alfa, but is less $$$ and will be produced in greater numbers. Bottom line rarity and looks give the 8c its value. To drive iots not really in the top list of msot desireable cars.
There were 500 Coupes, but the number of Spiders is questionable. Alfa said 500, but the company that painted the bodies only claim to have painted 400 Spiders, and my friends chassis number records only list 217 numbers. For the US, 84 Coupes is the correct number, and some of those have left the country. Abster: I thought there were 20 US Spiders. Can you tell me your source for the 32 number? I also believe there were 10 US Spiders "resold" to Saudi Arabia. Maybe this is how the "32" number is derived.
Abster: The RM Spider includes the Buyers Premium. However, I just checked the Coy's website and it lists the Coupe sale at 120,000 Euros instead of the 201,600 Euros reported by Jota 5084. If the Coy's site is correct, the Coupe was a screaming deal. However, the Europeans have a lot more 8C's to choose from than here in the US.
Ok just so everyone is clear. The 8C chassis is not related to the Ferrari California nor the Maserati GranTurismo period. The chassis is from the SWB 2002 - 2006 Maserati Spyder. It was the first car to use the enlarged 4.7 V8 from the 4200 that the Spyder used which became the basis for the Ferrari 430 engine. Don't recall if they use the 360 or 430 trans.
Italiancars: I do know the gearbox is the same basic unit used in the Maserati Gran Turismo and the Ferrari 599. Many of the gearbox parts have the same part numbers as those two cars.
Not correct. Chassis: it is indeed not related at all to the Ferrari California, but is a close relative of the M145 GranTurismo. They, in turn, are both derived from the M139 Quattroporte. It has nothing to do with the older Maserati Coupé and Spider. Engine: it is part of the F136 family, whose first member was indeed the one used on the Maserati Coupé (4200 GT). Ferrari engines from the F430 up to the 458 Speciale and California are part of the F136 family as well (the California T is from a new family). The 4.7 variant was developed for the 8C, then carried over to Maserati. Transmission: nothing to do with the 360 or the F430. It's basically the same transmission as the GranTurismo S, Quattroporte DuoSelect, 612 Scaglietti and 599 GTB. Made by Graziano Trasmissioni.
I like mine a lot. 28K miles. A few electronic issues which we sorted. Front end bushing needed replacing but I drive it hard. Clutch still fine. Burns no oil. Mine is P 4/5 Red and is a keeper.
28k miles! Wow, that's a lot, nice! Where have you driven? Longest trip? Comfortable for long periods?
These seem to be pushing the $300k price for low mileage examples, aren't you afraid of high mileage affecting resale? Oh wait ... you're that guy that drives them
What a GREAT dd. You've gotta have more miles behind the wheel in one of these than...anyone, my guess. I think you choosing it for all those miles speaks volumes for the car.
Mang: I can second what Napolis said. The 8C is a simply wonderful car. An absolute blast to drive (and I am not a big fan of paddle shifters). Pricewise, if Ford GT's are $250-375,000 today and they made 4,038 or them, then 500 (or 84 for the States) 8C's makes them a great deal in the $300,000 range. I cannot believe the 8C will stay in the current price range once they get "discovered". They are still "under the radar".
I just acquired one (Gooding at Amelia). Coupe, rosso competizione, black interior. 399 miles Hands down, the most beautiful car built in the last 20 years (maybe longer).
Jeff: You got a great car. Please PM me with your email and I can give you lots more info about the cars. I am also an owner.
https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/2008-alfa-romeo-8c-competizione-3/ absolutely gorgeous!! and the sound!!..have to say your Rosso Competizione looks better on your 8C than my QV...lol I hope you enjoy it and make many memories!
