The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is a distinguished sports car from the renowned Italian marque Alfa Romeo, manufactured during the years 2007 to 2010. Originally unveiled as a concept car at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 8C name is a nod to its eight-cylinder engine (8C) and Alfa Romeo's rich racing heritage (Competizione, translating to 'competition' in Italian).
Upon the announcement of its production, Alfa Romeo garnered significant interest, with an impressive 1,400 orders received for the 8C. Despite this high demand, only a limited production run of 500 cars for the 8C Competizione and an additional 329 units for the 8C Spider