Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (2010)
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
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After a lackluster period focused on sedans and hatchbacks that ended in 1995, whispers began circulating at the turn of the millennium about the legendary Alfa Romeo brand's return to building pure sports cars. These hopes materialized in 2003, when Alfa Romeo 8C debuted as a concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show to universal acclaim, later appearing in open-top form two years later at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The all-new 8C owed its beautifully proportioned carbon fiber bodywork to in-house designer Wolfgang Egger, and its name to the highly prized straight-eight Alfas of the 1930s.
Alfa Romeo devotees were thrilled when the production of both variants was confirmed, and within weeks, plans were finalized for production of 500 examples of the Competizione coupe and a further 500 open-topped Spiders. Customer deliveries of the Competizione began in 2007, with the Spider following two years later. Both versions were powered by an enlarged version of the Ferrari-built 4.7-litre V8 utilized in the Maserati Quattroporte and GranTurismo. The Tipo F136 YC engine sends 331 kW (450 hp) to the same six-speed, semi-automatic gearbox used in the Ferrari 599 Fiorano, located ahead of the rear axle for an ideal 50/50 weight distribution. The Spider is further enhanced by a strengthened chassis with relocated springs and dampers, and carbon ceramic brakes to ensure it would deliver the same driving dynamics as the coupe. As a result, the Spider sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 290 km/h while allowing the driver to take full advantage of the V8 soundtrack.
This 2010 8C Spider was finished in the wonderful, optional metallic color of Rosso 8C complemented by black braided leather sports seats along with a black convertible top. The original maintenance and warranty booklet shows that the Spider was delivered on September 1, 2010, with its Swiss registration noting that it was initially registered through Garage Foitek AG in Urdorf on October 14. Subsequent maintenance stampings indicate that the car was driven modestly, showing 4,288 kilometers by June 2014, 9,165 kilometers by July 2019, and 11,980 kilometers by March 2025. Days before the 2019 service, the car was sold through House of Cars AG on 4 July 2019 to the current owner, Fredy Lienhard, who has preserved the significant contemporary Alfa in his renowned Autobau Erlebniswelt Museum in the years since.
Today, the car presents in excellent, show-quality condition. In keeping with its cosmetic presentation, this 8C has also been diligently maintained while in the collection, including a recent service in March 2025 at Erlengarage. Limited to only 500 examples and showing just 11,980 kilometers on the odometer at the time of cataloging, this 8C Spider represents a well-preserved example of the model that revived Alfa Romeo's performance reputation in the 21st century.
In the late 1990s, Alfa Romeo was known primarily for sedans and compact cars, but by the turn of the millennium, rumors were growing about the brand's return to purebred sports cars. These speculations were confirmed in 2003, when Alfa Romeo presented the 8C Competizione as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show - a design that caused a worldwide sensation. Two years later, the open-top version followed at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, making the dream of a new high-performance Alfa a reality.
The 8C owed its perfectly proportioned carbon fiber body to in-house designer Wolfgang Egger and was named in homage to the legendary in-line eight-cylinder Alfa models of the 1930s. The production announcement made enthusiasts' hearts beat faster: 500 units of the Competizione Coupé and 500 Spider models were planned. The first Coupés were delivered from 2007, with the Spider following two years later.
Both variants were powered by a revised version of the 4.7-liter V8 engine developed by Ferrari, which was also used in Maserati models such as the Quattroporte and GranTurismo. The Tipo F136 YC-V8 produced 331 kW (450 hp) and transmitted its power via a semi-automatic six-speed gearbox, which was adopted from the Ferrari 599 Fiorano and was mounted in front of the rear axle for optimum 50:50 weight distribution.
The Spider also received a reinforced chassis with revised springs and dampers as well as ceramic brakes, which ensured exceptional deceleration values. Thanks to these technical refinements, the 8C Spider sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 290 km/h, while offering the driver an incomparable sound experience from the V8 engine.
This 8C Spider, built in 2010, was delivered in the exclusive metallic special color Rosso 8C and equipped with black, woven leather sports seats and a black fabric soft top. The original maintenance and warranty booklet documents the first delivery on September 1, 2010, with the first registration in Switzerland via Garage Foitek AG in Urdorf on October 14.
Subsequent service stamps show that the car was driven moderately, with 4,288 kilometers until June 2014, 9,165 kilometers until July 2019 and 11,980 kilometers until March 2025. Days before the 2019 service, the car was sold by House of Cars AG to its current owner, Fredy Lienhard, on July 4, 2019. Since then, this important Alfa Romeo has been cared for and preserved in the renowned collection of the Autobau Erlebniswelt Museum.
Today, this 8C Spider presents itself in excellent, exhibition-worthy condition. In addition to its immaculate appearance, the vehicle has been regularly serviced, most recently with a service at Erlengarage in March 2025.
With a limited edition of only 500 units worldwide and a mileage of just 11,980 kilometers, this model is one of the best-preserved 8C Spiders. As a vehicle that revived Alfa Romeo's tradition of legendary high-performance sports cars in the 21st century, it is an extremely desirable rarity for discerning collectors.
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