Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Alfa Romeo To Unveil New Spider In Geneva

The Geneva International Auto Show is just around the corner and auto enthusiasts are no doubt excited with what the event will bring. Being a European-based event, one can easily infer that European automakers will be unveiling fast and stylish cars at the said event.

Alfa Romeo, one of the supercar brands I really love will be unveiling the Alfa 8C Spider in Geneva according to The Auto Channel. The said vehicle will really be valuable and only people with money to burn can afford them. But those who cannot afford it can simply just wonder at its beauty.

Only 500 units of the 8C Spider will be built.

Alfa Romeo has been known for high-performance cars such as the Gran Turismo. To make the car really sleek and slice through the air, all its exterior components have been designed using a wind tunnel. By doing that, the automaker ensures that the vehicle will be aerodynamic.

What that means is the 8C Spider can travel at a really fast speed without those vibrations and noise one can experience in a low-end car customized to perform like a supercar. The body is made up of carbon fiber and its frame is rigid. This combination would inspire confidence on any driver taking this 8C for a ride.

The outside of the Alfa Rome 8C can be described as "pretty". This beauty is complemented with a brute of an engine. The 8C uses a V8 engine which provides plenty of power to the driver when needed. It is coupled to a five-speed tranny.

The combination of the V8 and the gearbox allows the smooth flow of power from the engine to the wheels in any gear. With this, it could easily outstrip any heater core-equipped Acura MDX.

posted by: Joe Thompson @ 6:02 PM

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