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2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

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This 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is said to be the only example finished in Grigio Nuvolari among 500 coupes built between 2008 and 2010, and it is one of approximately 90 examples designated for the US market. The car was delivered new to Maserati San Francisco, and has been registered in California, Illinois, and Arizona. It now has 5k miles. Power is provided by a 4.7-liter F136 V8 mated to a six-speed semi-automatic transaxle with a limited-slip differential, and equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, refinished 20″ five-loop wheels, carbon-fiber sport seats in red leather, a Becker CD stereo, cruise control, and dual-zone automatic climate control. This 8C was purchased by the current owner in 2021 and is now offered on dealer consignment with a window sticker, service records, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Arizona title.

The 8C Competizione was introduced at the 2006 Paris Motor Show and revived the 8C name originally used for Alfa Romeo’s eight-cylinder racing cars of the 1930s. Styling cues from the company’s post-war sporting cars can be seen in the carbon-fiber body panels, which are supported by a steel space frame. Of the 500 Competizione examples built, approximately 90 were designated for the US, marking the nameplate’s return to the market after a 13-year absence.

This example is finished in custom-order Grigio Nuvolari and features bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, fender vents, and quad exhaust outlets.

The 20″ five-loop clover alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires measuring 245/35 front and 285/35 rear. Stopping power is provided by Alfa Romeo-branded Brembo calipers over cross-drilled rotors at all four corners. The wheels were refinished in 2021, and the brake fluid was flushed in 2023.

The cockpit features twin carbon-fiber sport seats trimmed in Rosso Poltrona Frau leather. Matching upholstery extends to the door panels, and the dashboard and center console feature brushed aluminum and carbon-fiber trim. Amenities include a Limited Edition badge on the center console, a Becker CD stereo, cruise control, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Various interior components were refinished in 2021, and the console switch assembly was replaced in June 2023.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel features aluminum spokes ahead of paddle shifters and frames a 210-mph speedometer, a 9k-rpm tachometer, and digital readouts for oil temperature, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 5k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership.

Designed by Ferrari and Maserati, the 4.7-liter F136 YC V8 featured a 90° bank angle and a cross-plane crankshaft. It produced 444 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 354 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm when new. The decklid supports were replaced in 2021, while the spark plugs were replaced, the intake circuits were cleaned, and a fluid service was performed in June 2023.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed semi-automatic transaxle that can be operated in five different modes of automatic or paddle-controlled shifting. A limited-slip differential was standard.

The window sticker lists initial delivery to Maserati San Francisco, factory colors, equipment, and options as well as a total suggested retail price of $301,165.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other issues and lists registration entries in California, Illinois, and Arizona.

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Winning Bid	USD $265,000 by dpalmieri
Auction Ended	January 10, 2024 at 10:00AM PT
Bids	10

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