Next Alfa 8C Competizione could be Based on Ferrari California Platform
There is little doubt in our minds that when the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione(current version pictured) was limited to a production run of just 500 units there were a lot of disappointed customers out there. We first saw it released at the 2006 Paris Motor Show and we were in awe of the Italian craftsmanship. A recent report by autocar now states we are likely to see a successor by 2010 and the Alfa executives are fighting to get Ferrari to share their California platform.
It is however a long shot with Alfa Romeo describing it as a difficult deal to do with Maranello, but the fact they are even trying shows the possibility must be there.
The new 8C will once again be a front-engined rear-wheel-drive car which is going to be made available in limited numbers once again. Design and mechanical decisions will only be confirmed once discussions with Ferrari have been completed, but with only 2 years to go before the model's release this is likely to be finalised sooner rather than later.
Because this car built in other's perfomance platform and it is quit limited luxury.
i absolutely love this car. damn i wish i had one lol. I must say this is one of the most beautiful cars.
short supply might increase demand and confer "prestige", but an Alfa Romeo is a pile of junk, belonging to the same category as volvo and saab. Continental cars? Yes. Luxury motoring? No. Prestige? Hell no. For try hards? Yes.
Stunning beautiful car, I´d rather this one instead of Ferrari California every day...
Is Alfa in condition where no way to make their own RWD platform and in addition to make a sports car with (newer gen.) 2.o - 3.2 litre engine?
if course it was based on the california, look at the body structure and its stance on the road, both beautiful cars
what a wrong info, the California is already based on the current Alfa Romeo 8C, which is based on a Maserati Gran Turismo shorter chassis. don't u have some real info?
Both wrong.
1. Nothing done with the California platform so far.
2. California do not share the platform with Granturismo
here u got already a prove about the Maserati chassis
http://www.forbesautos.com/reviews/2008/alfa_romeo/8c_competizione/test-drive.html.
and i'll try to find u a prove too about the California.
sorry allesandro!!
Should I repeat: this Alfa is built "Coupe" or "Sportiva" which is Maserati of course. "Granturismo" I wrote.
California is not alfa, YOU SEE, IT IS A FERRARI
This car is a fine piece of artwork. It's one of those cars I'd probably be too scared to drive on road, not due to my bad driving habits, but for fear of others drivers. Absolutely beautiful!
Why on Earth did Alfa Romeo limit the number of cars to 500 in the first place? The hype would have increased and the brand awareness would have spread further had they sold more cars..