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2007 production version
During the Mondial de l'Automobile 2006, Alfa Romeo announced the
production of a limited series 500 units of 8C Competizione. The
production version is very similar to the concept, biggest difference
exterior-wise is the rear-hinged hood in the production model.[3] It was
possible to choose from four different exterior color: 8C Red,
Competition Red, black or yellow. The bodyshell is made of carbon fibre.
The car uses modified Maserati platform and powertrain (Maserati
Quattroporte, GranTurismo) and also features a Ferrari/Maserati derived
90° cross-plane dry-sump lubricated 4.7-litre V8 assembled by Ferrari.
The top engine performance figures may be summarized as a maximum power
of 331 kilowatts (450 PS) at 7000 rpm, a peak torque of 480 newton
metres (354 lbf·ft) at 4750 rpm (80% at 2500 rpm) with an engine redline
of 7500 rpm and rev limiter of 7600 rpm.

The six–speed transaxle gearbox has computerized gear selection by means
of levers behind the steering wheel and may be used in Manual-Normal;
Manual-Sport; Automatic-Normal; Automatic-Sport and Ice modes. The
gearbox can shift in 175 milliseconds when using Sport mode. The 8C has
also a limited slip differential.
It is fitted with specially developed 20 inch tyres: 245/35 at the front
and 285/35 at the rear, fitted on perforated rims in fluid moulded
aluminium. The 8C brakes has been called phenomenal by Road & Track
magazine, stopping distance being from 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h) 105 feet (32
m). The official top speed is announced to be 292 km/h (181 mph) but it
might be higher around 190 mph (306 km/h) according to the Road & Track
magazine.
Performance Specifications
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Top speed 292 km/h (181 mph)
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0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 4.2 seconds
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1/4 mile 12.4 seconds @ 115.4 mph (186 km/h)
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Type V8
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Displacement 4.7 L (4691 cc) (286.8 cu in)
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Power 450 PS (444 hp/331 kW) @ 7000 rpm
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Torque 480 N·m (354 ft·lbf) @ 4750 rpm
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Lateral Acceleration
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(200 feet (61 m) skidpad) 1.02 g.
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