Verdict
B
← Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione · 2007-2010 · Mk1
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Mk1
Headline trim: 4.7 V8 — 444 bhp, 0-62 in 4.2s.
BHP
444 bhp
0–60
4.2 s
Top speed
181 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
£180,000-£300,000
Strengths
- One of the prettiest Alfas ever
- Maserati 4.7 V8 noise
- Genuine collectible
Weaknesses
- Automated-manual clutch wear
- Maserati running costs
- Cabin not at the price
Notable tech
- Carbon-fibre body over steel spaceframe
- Maserati 4.7 V8 (M139) — Ferrari-derived
- 6-speed transaxle automated-manual
- Limited-slip diff
- 500 Coupes 2007-2009, 500 Spiders 2009-2010
- Built in Modena alongside Maserati
Common issues
- Automated-manual clutch
- Variator chain
- Body panel cost
- Soft-top (Spider)
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
4.7 V8 (Coupe)
BHP444
Torque470 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top181 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6-speed automated-manual
4.7 V8 (Spider)
BHP444
Torque470 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top180 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6-speed automated-manual