Alfa Romeo 8C
The Alfa Romeo 8C reveals an intense charisma from its carbon-fiber bodywork and aluminum-trim to its six-speed paddle-shift transmission, borrowed from Maserati. It isn’t one of the faster-acting units but the shifts are crisp and accurate and with downchanges accompanied by a splendid bark and crackle from the tailpipes. The steel chassis which is based on the Maserati GrandSport coupe rides well but despite its on-paper weight balance, the 8C reveals a decided lack of front-end bite.
Unfortunately the 8C has none of the handling dexterity of its rival the Lamborghini Gallardo. The Alfa is plainly a far less edgy automobile that seems to prefer a more civilized approach to twisty-road hustling. The 8C you is one of just 85 or so scheduled to arrive in the US. shores (the first Alfa’s to be offered in America in 14 years).
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