Verdict
B
Supercar · Italy · 2007-2010
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione — spec data and generation history.
Years
2007-2010
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar
Alfa's halo two-seat coupe and Spider — limited run, Maserati-built in Modena, sharing the 4.7 V8 with the Maserati GranTurismo. 444 bhp, transaxle six-speed automated-manual, RWD only. 500 Coupes built (2007–2009), 500 Spiders to follow (2009–2010). UK got a small handful of each. Looks designed by Wolfgang Egger — most beautiful Alfa since the Tipo 33 Stradale and a styling reference for everything Alfa has done since. Reliability is decent for what it is (it's fundamentally a Maserati), but parts and bodywork costs are eye-watering. Values now £200k+ for tidy cars and climbing — the modern collectible Alfa.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2007-2010
Mk1
→
4.7 V8 — 444 bhp, 0-62 in 4.2s.
Verdict
B
BHP
444
0–60
4.2 s
Top
181 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
£180,000-£300,000
- + One of the prettiest Alfas ever
- + Maserati 4.7 V8 noise
- − Automated-manual clutch wear
- − Maserati running costs
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2007-2010 · Mk1
- Automated-manual clutch wear (90% of failures)
- Variator chain on 4.7 V8
- Carbon body panels expensive to repair
- Soft-top hydraulics on Spider
Rivals
Maserati GranTurismo · Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Ferrari F430 · Porsche 911 997