Here’s a new rendering of the Alfa 8C GTA, which so far has been left out of the new business plan announced by Sergio Marchionne. The even sportier version of the 8C Competizione was announced in December last year, but since then it seems to have fallen by the wayside.

Despite having fallen off the radar for a while, the Alfa 8C GTA should still be ready early in 2011 and should see the collaboration of Ferrari on the project, who will take across a few lessons learnt after development of its latest 599 GTO. Only 100 units are initially planned for the 8C GTA and should have about 150 kg less than the 8C Competizione.

While keeping the 4.7-litre V8, the Alfa 8C GTA should have more than 500 hp and reach 100 km/hr in four seconds. Top speed is expected to be about 320 km/hr. It will be a pricy number from Alfa Romeo, though, costing no less than 200,000 euros on the Italian market.

Source | Caradisiac

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The Alfa 8C Competizione GTA is back in the spotlight with these spy shots emerging from Italy. Months have passed since other presumed 8C GTA spy shots from the Nurburgring appeared and the idea that a Gran Turismo Alleggerita version could appear is very exciting.

The 8C is a classic Alfa car representing everything that’s famous for the brand - sports performance and sexy design. The 8C Competizione GTA in development could weigh 100-150 kg less than the standard version, and could be equipped with a 4.7-litre V8 producing more than 500 hp.

From these spy shots we can see some aerodynamic changes including a rear extractor, and new exhaust outlets at the back. Clearly with a lighter version, the 8C Competizione will have even greater performance, reaching 100 km/hr in less than four seconds and having a top speed of 320 km/hr. If this model does eventually appear, we can expect to pay no less than 230,000 euros.

Source | UnicaStrada

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