• The 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione marks the first time Alfa Romeo returns to the American market since 1995. Originally introduced as a concept car during the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the series version was displayed in 2006 in Paris.RoadandTrack.com: Road Test (January 2008)

    As a member of the Fiat Group, the small number of Alfa Romeo 8C Competiziones available within the United States are sold through select Fiat Group Maserati and Ferrari dealerships.New York Times: Alfa Romeo Returns With Style (April 6, 2008)

    1. Price: $265,000RobbReport.com: Best of the Best (June 2008)
    2. Design: Two-seat sports coupe
    3. Pushbutton start mechanism, no ignition keyRoadandTrack.com: Road Test (January 2008)
    4. Engine: 4.7 liter V8 444 hp and 354 ft lbs of torqueRobbReport.com: Best of the Best (June 2008)
    5. Body: Carbon fiber body shell
    6. Production: Limited to 500 with approximately 90 to be sold within the U.S. New York Times: Alfa Romeo Returns With Style (April 6, 2008)
    7. Consists of several Maserati and Ferrari partsRoadandTrack.com: Road Test (January 2008)
    8. Six speed paddle shifter
    9. Speed: 0-60 in 4.2 secondsRobbReport.com: Best of the Best (June 2008)
    10. Top speed: 181 mphRoadandTrack.com: Road Test (January 2008)

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