Alfa Romeo 8C goes on sale now in U.S., already sold out
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
And with these words, the Alfisti shall rejoice: Alfa Romeo is finally back in the United States. While a full scale return by the Italian maker won't happen until 2009 or 2010, you can officially buy the Alfa 8C Competizione starting this month through one of the designated Maserati dealers tabbed to carry this rolling piece of automotive hotness. Check that, you can arrange delivery. Seems all of the 8Cs earmarked for the U.S. are already spoken for. So at least in theory, Alfa has returned. The 8C Spider open air version won't show up until 2010, but we really like the coupe enough not to be too distressed about the wait.
When the full operation ramps up, we are expecting that someone strolling into an Alfa Romeo dealership will be able to purchase not only the 8C Competizione and 8C Spider, but hopefully the hotter 8C GTA, the Brera and 159 or their replacements, the MiTo and 149, and whisperings also suggest a large rear-drive car possibly based on a Jaguar platform, along with a BMW X3 rival. Sounds a bit like Heaven. As always, we'll keep you posted.
Gallery: 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Gallery: 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
[Source: Automotive News, sub. req.]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
nastinupe 1:09PM (10/06/2008)
I don't know. There's something about paying money for a picture... I just can't do it. Even when I bought my Porsche, I had to drive one multipule times in different environments before I was convinced to purchase one.
I can't see myself dropping serious money on a promise.
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JAZ 5:33PM (10/06/2008)
You buy a Porsche with your brain, you buy an Alfa with your heart
nastinupe 6:23PM (10/06/2008)
I don't know about that one. A Porsche is more of an emotional purchase. Most people buy it because they "want one", not because it's a practical car. I would put both purcahses in the same category. You're paying 100 grand for a second car.
max 12:13AM (10/08/2008)
no I think you definitely buy a Porsche with your brain and an alfa with your vagina
why not the LS2LS7? 1:09PM (10/06/2008)
I'm so tired of the "Nintendo Wii" style of release now. Make very few so you can crow about how fast it sold out.
Ridiculous.
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letstakeawalk 2:29PM (10/06/2008)
In my business as a tour guide, when I want to take a night or weekend off, I just leave a message on the phone that "all tours are sold out" until whenever. People don't get mad, they just get competitive, and when they call later to make reservations, they're surprised and thankful that they "got a spot".
I hope that's not unethical... I learned that trick from a restaurant manager that closes down extra dining space to make sure there's always a 30 minute wait. His thoughts? "Nothing attracts business like a line outside the door."
Dean 1:13PM (10/06/2008)
This is perhaps one of the most beautiful automobiles in existence. I want one.
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Ligor 2:10PM (10/06/2008)
me too
- i think this is the best looking design in the automotive history
i drool everytime I see this
Red 1:16PM (10/06/2008)
After all the (un)hype surrounding last week's Paris Motor Show, this is about the only thing that gets my heart-beating. Mainly because I could theoretically buy a used 8C at some point in the future.
Hotness.
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Torrent 1:13PM (10/06/2008)
holy crap.
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hatchbacks are cool 1:39PM (10/06/2008)
All it is is a far better looking Ferrari 612 Scaglietti . Red this car used would probably cost more than new .
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Red 2:44PM (10/06/2008)
Yeah, but I figure if I buy stocks now and the market turns around, I'll be in a better position to purchase one in like 80 years. lol
2004m3driver 1:39PM (10/06/2008)
Its because everyone in Beverly hills already has a benz, porsche, bmw, bently, etc...
Rich people need more things to buy!
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TKE 1:48PM (10/06/2008)
Most beautiful car in the world. And then there's the 'regular' Alfas, some of the most beautiful regular cars in the world. Ya almost don't care if they break.
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Shiftright 8:20PM (10/06/2008)
They don't break at all, but then neither do BMWs, Mercedes and Audis...
akboss 2:01PM (10/06/2008)
This is quite possibly the best looking car on sale today. I'd even venture to say ever! If I had to make a list of top-3, it would go: 1: Alfa Romeo 8C (in red) 2: Aston Martin DB9 (in dark grey) 3: BMW Z8 (in Navy Blue).
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Hike15 5:10PM (10/06/2008)
the z8 is only available used...and hard to find
i agree with the first to but would add the amv8
Ligor 2:11PM (10/06/2008)
used one,
prices are going up from here on.
this is as cheap as it gets
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pmiddle5 5:13PM (10/06/2008)
Thats what I was thinking! hah
eb110americana 2:22PM (10/06/2008)
These things are $200,000+ apiece. How many did they bring over? 20?
It's a nice looking car, but that's Lamborghini money! Heck, you could have a real Ferrari for that kind of scratch and with enough left over to customize your F430. This thing makes 400 hp, but even cars like the Mustang, Camaro, and base Corvette offer more for less than a quarter of the price. You might say it's all about the looks, but for $200k, they can do better than that.
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