Production of the new 8C will top 500 units for the coupe and another 500 for the convertible Spider, making it one of the most exclusive Alfas in history. Alfa Romeo cars haven’t been sold in the US since 1995. Back then they were known for their unreliability and shoddy workmanship.
A lot has changed over the past decade. Today Alfa produces some of the most stylish cars on the market and has quickly caught up with some of its European rivals, although there is still some way to go.
The new 8C flagship features a carbon fiber body, a 450hp 4.7L V8 and a six-speed paddle-shifter transmission. Following the 8C, Alfa is expected to launch its 159 Sedan and Brera Coupe.
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Sat Sep 22 2007 7:53 AM
Randy Lee says
It will never happen. According to one of the last distributors of factory parts still in business in the US, they have done absolutely nothing to get ready. No parts network. No dealer sign-ups. Nothing. The word-of-mouth is that the dealers who are not just Maserati dealers, but also Ferrari dealers, don't want them. Too down-market. That doesn't leave much in the way of even a potential dealer network, much less one commited, and getting ready and eager to sell the "product" The shame of it is that Alfa does make one car that would, I think, sell like hotcakes. The turbo diesel 147. That car make a Mini look like somebody's nightmare, is very fun to drive and gets 50 mpg. Oh well.
Sun Sep 23 2007 1:35 AM
V^ says
wow, all that from some has been parts dealer? I guess he must have all the inside info.
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