Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione drive review
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- Опубліковано 5 лис 2018
- The Alfa 8C is one of the most desirable Alfas ever created. Powered by a 450bhp, 4.7litre V8 and with a curvaceous body created out of carbon-fibre but what's it like to drive? Find out here..
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This is one of the most beautiful cars ever made in my opinion.
I agree so much
Absolutely agree - i have no idea, how they've done it but this weird vehicle from not exactly very luxurious(currently) manufacturer looks so good, that it can be considered a work of art. There's just a handful of cars in history that looked as beautiful, as this one.
It sounds wonderful too
totally agree, along with Mito btw
@@OOLWprufKW yes agreed, Too gear made some good points along those lines. I’d say it’s a rare case of 2000’s retro modern styling done well, amazingly well at that
brera is "all over the place"??? thats one of the most beautifull things ever designed.
And he missed the black Brera parked up on the left with all the anonymous vehicles!
I used to like the Brera a lot, but it definitely hasn't aged as well as the Alfa GT. Proportions are a bit weird. It also isn't so great to drive.
It is the most beautiful thing that came out of the hands of Giugiaro. The concept for that car was honestly bat shit crazy.
The important thing to remember about those gearboxes (I had a few with the same unit), they’re designed to be driven in manual mode via the paddles, and you’re meant to simulate feathering the throttle on changes. The auto mode was never really meant to be used
I am guessing it is the same with the Quattroporte Duo select?
When I see this car, I always remember Clarksons clip with the 8c and the question: can a car be art?
Imposter!
It has to have no purpose rather than itself.
Carlo Rossi the style elements within a car like this has no purpose other than in of itself
Which would you rather have? This? Or a sort of .... enormous cleaning lady?
Of course they can, it`s a ridiculous question, kinetic art, and in particular automotive art has been a big thing since the first coach builders came around. I remember being disappointed by Clarkson on that one, but maybe he was trying to create some hype or something..
My god that sounds ridiculously good
It's Italian.
Except in reverse. And over bumps.
@ZappoTan why Golf is a car? Golf is shoes box with engine! 😂
@ZappoTan Youre comparison of a Golf to this Alfa is strange to start with but for you to claim the Alfa is slower than a Golf R in a straight line is even dafter. Put simply youre talking bollocks.
I owned a Maser GT 4.7S which is 435bhp and almost same engine as the 450bhp unit in this Alfa. The Maser, as Harry states, is over 200kg heavier and ironically i left my brothers 330bhp Golf behind in mine once over 100mph so this Alfa will easily leave a standard 300bhp Golf R behind in a straight line. Its not even getting close mate. Heavily modded Golf might.
I agree on a B road the GolfR is indeed leaving this and the Maser behind but a Golf R is irrepressibly drab and dull and isnt even 1/10th as special as either the Alfa 8C or Maserati GT-S. In fact a nice early Maser GTS is about the same price as a Golf R 🤔...nuff said.
I've heard one go through our village one.
Or it could have been the next village.
Sounded absolutely epic.
Still the most beautiful car I've ever seen. Or at least in the last 25 years. This car will age quite well.
8C was the most beautiful Alfa for me in the last 30 years, but right after that, the Brera. I also loved the 159, so I think that was a pretty good era of Alfa, nothing to be ashamed of.
I'm still stunned that it's already 12 years old, it seems like yesterday when I've seen this gorgeous car on magazine covers... man, time really flies fast! But the 8C is timeless...
I personally thought the Brera hatchback was gorgeous.
I wish they had sold them in Canada and US, now i have to wait 10 more years to possibly import a low mileage one.
8c is amazing piece of art!
Can't believe how old the design is. That's timeless for you! What a great looking car!
Alfa were killing it back then. Look at the 159, another timeless design.
@@MyRealName The 159, Brera and Spider still look so good, that is why i have a Brera
What are you talking about!? “How old”? It’s like 10 years old!! You must be about the same age.
@@Fluterra It was first revealed in 2003, which of course means that it has been on the drawing board before the year 2003.
Put it right next to the newest 4C and it looks aged. Black is not a real good color for the car though. Really needs the shamrock badge though that would bring back some cool factor.
Harry, my name is Jeremy and I live in the United States of America. I would be remiss if I did not reveal the satisfaction of watching your reviews after a day of work. There are, in my humble opinion, a select few automotive journalists who I watch and you happen to be one of them. Great content. Your knowledge is impeccable, and you take the viewer along for the ride. That is an accomplishment most can't bost. Thanks from the U.S.A.
16:26 “Yea, I could live with this...” One of Harry’s best moments.
Such a beauty, the car that really made me start itching for Alfa's to make their way back across the pond
I've got a v6 brera, and have to say I absolutely love it.
Try a remapped 1750 if you can, its even nicer than the V6!
@Bertie Bollocks Yes, technically GM
@@DavidColex yep, got one of those. It proper motors 👍
@ryan 77 I had a v4 2.2 Brera, from 2009. AWESOME machine, kept it for 10 years. Felt very special in it every time. Sold it just bcz it drank a lot of fuel and I cover large distances. BIGGEST regret, I should have kept it and bought a second car for my commute. Dont sell it mate!
I had the pleasure of modifying the first two 8C to enter the USA, awesome car and the styling is timeless glad someone posted a video showing it is still relevant today.
Auto Fanatic how does the engine sound compared to your Giulia QV? Both different but awesome?
@@merlin51h84 the 8C engine sounds amazing you can not compare the V8 to the Bi Turbo 6 but the 6 does sound great and is the best sounding 6 out there i feel. the two 8C i worked on we remapped the ECU, first ever in the world to do these, made a custom air intake plenum with BMC filter and we removed and fabricated a resonator delete on the exhaust. these two cars sounded incredible i wish i had access to them again today to shoot video. this video posted here is great because i remember driving these 8C new and i was scratching my head at how bad and rough they drove for the money. the progression of technology is staggering in 10 years with the automotive world and we see this in the new Giulia. Alfa also at this time did not have the money, facility and dire need to revamp the brand to enter the USA like FCA has now done. The 8C will remain a timeless rare classic for its lifetime regardless of how bad it drives to our modern standards.
Auto Fanatic .why modify it ...??.
Auto Fanatic I actually hear a touch of GT350 in the 8C at wide open throttle
did you know Ford bought a 458 Italia to study the engine design and that is what went into the 5.2 Voodoo which is very cool except the put the American Detroit Muscle twist on it.
The looks, the sound....still stunning, its design hasn't dated at all. What a dream car.
This is one of my best favourite cars I always love the most, not only because it's unmistakably Italian and gorgeous, but it sounds beautiful and artistic and has a light carbon fibre shell!!!
How long I’ve been waiting for a proper review of my childhood dream car! Great stuff Harry 👍🏻👍🏻
Beautiful vehicles.
Alfa Romeo's designs are unmatched.
I love these cars.
Thanks again Harry, for yet another wonderfully informative no nonsense video!
Love watching Harry’s car reviews. Always very detailed & informative. Keep up the great work Harry
Been watching your videos as many as my spare time allows. Really enjoy your reviews, enthusiasm and natural presentation. Thanks Harry!
I was driving on the A1 towards the black cat roundabout some years ago when I noticed an Alfa on my rear view mirror which I couldn’t quite place. As it came nearer I suddenly realised it was an 8c!! I’m not ashamed to admit that tears rolled down my face and overwhelming emotions filled my heart at that realisation. That was the closest I’ve come to an automotive spiritual experience.
What an engine exhaust SOUND...!!! It takes whatever the car by storm. God, I was back in heaven for a few minutes... in my 1974 gtv...
Certainly one of the most beautiful looking cars made in recent years. Oh and that sound! My son got to sit in one in Geneva after my wife told the owner how lovely it looked. His face that day will be something I’ll always remember! A magical car!
Great production as always Harry. And my favourite make of car. Brilliant end to the day! Thankyou
This car is my absolute dreamcar.
The design and the sound.
It almost doesn't matter how it drives.
I hope to one day afford one.
Lets hope the new 8C will be as beautiful and special, but more affordable.
Denis Spratt did you mean „the design and the sound“ or was that intentional?^^
@@South4153 Sorry you are right.
I did mean "the design and the sound".
Just was a bit to fast writing that bit.
Denis Spratt that‘s what i thought(: those are the two reasons to buy this car. it doesn‘t drive bad but it‘s certainly not a race car. i know a guy that owns two of them but he doesn‘t want to give me one ): i assume they only get more expensive as time passes so i‘ll probably never have one :/
@@South4153 Well i personally don't mind that its not a racecar.
I like the Grand Tourers better then the midengined cars anyway, and that type of driving suits me better.
Yes this car only gets more and more expensive.
I live in Norway at the moment, but i am moving to Italy soon.
And have checked the prices on these.
And they are about 240 000 euro and up.
Its ridiculous, but if i could afford one i would buy it.
Well, I guess the car is just not as brutal as its cousin, but from what I saw in this video the harsh ride actually gives a sense of real rawness ... which in my book is something very good. Plus acceleration is not exactly bad. Probably if you are someone who drives many different exotics on a daily basis and have an access to stuff like Senna and GT2 RS then maybe this car will feel a little clumsy, but apart from that this looks just enought.
Harry showing us how to live the life. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these fantastic videos. It is easy to see why the EVO magazine was so well produced.
Great vid Harry!! Always keeping the pace! I love the sound of the single-clutch gear changes , it rewards with a cacophony of sounds that Tells you that it’s changing gears , that engine & exhaust combination it’s magnificent . Couple years ago saw one argentine registered spider down south and thought what the heck was , well there you go, a pure and angry sound Alfa. What a cars. Hope some day yo have one at least begin with the Giulietta. Thanks Harry !
One of the MOST elegantly designed cars and beautifully sounding cars EVER!!!
Omg ! One of my favorites cars reviewed by one of my favourite youtubers !! Yeeeeea
Wow, what a car. And as usual an extremely informative video, love your videos Harry 👍
One of the best looking and best sounding cars - EVER
I think the maserati mc stradale , both 4 seater and 2 seater version are better than the 8c in looks, plus far more dynamic at a fraction of the cost of the 8c. The mc stradale has the 599 gto gearbox with 60millisec shifts and carbon ceramic breaks plus the 4.7 maserati v8.
@@whispercars306 in a nutshell the car looks good but actually rubbish.
Always a cosy experience watching your videos, Harry! Almost therapeutic, I love it!
A proper car channel and Harry is a baller. Love his talks as they sound like a fireside chat.
Harry’s garage is one of the all time greatest car review UA-cam vlogs. Thanks Harry you are awesome.
Harry communicates better than nearly any reviewer I can think of... without adding Chris Harris' driving, but that's a totally different approach. I thoroughly enjoy them both.
Harry's comments regarding the looks of this Alfa are right on point. It looks spectacular; the drive-ability is another thing entirely. Maybe the target buyer is where the real difference lies... if you'd buy it for the looks, exhaust note, and the gorgeous design, you're probably the target buyer. If you're much more a "driver-buyer," the looks don't rank as high as everything working properly and being able to "fly-it" down the road to your heart's content. But then, that's not often the experience in high-end Italian sports cars. It seems your choices are Gorgeous/Quirky or Gorgeous/Technically-Competent. It's very rare to find both in one car, regardless of the origin.
@@MrGaryGG48 search for Davide Cironi and turn on subs!
@@FilippoFontanella Thanks Filippo, for the suggestion. I checked his review of the Lamborghini Huracan Performante. It's a very good review and I certainly enjoyed his commentary. My problem is I don't speak enough Italian to order lunch, let alone follow a video such as his. The closed-captions are good but they're not always used. Then, I'm lost. I'll still check his work occasionally but I just can't keep up with the dialog.
@@MrGaryGG48 Sorry to hear that, I'm gonna text Davide to add subs to all videos he's ever done. Have a nice day!
@@FilippoFontanella Please tell him, "Thank you very much for the extra effort. I just subscribed to his channel. From what little I've seen so far, he's doing some really interesting reviews. I always take the time for another drive in a fast car that I can't afford... even if it's only vicariously!! ;^) "
I'm going to take liberties here and speak for everyone that follows you Harry; please keep doing what you're doing, keep bringing us the joy of driving, with this kind of insight and perspective into the engineering, style and place in history of things we can drive ...was going to narrow it down to two and four wheeled forms of transport but then #combine-harvester! :) Thanks and hello from New Zealand
Your from NZ, ahhh that makes sense as to why you feel the urge to gush and assume you can take the liberties to speak on behalf of others.
Wolfie street...you must be a winging pom!!??
@@wolfiestreet6899 what a dick thing to say
One of my favorite videos, having had the Quadrifoglio for 18 mnths I can only imagine what the 8C must be like. By far this is my favorite motoring youtube one stop shop. Excellent as ever.
Another brilliant review. The next best thing from actually seeing and driving the car. Thank you Harry.
It's not noise, it is sound, music.
Great video.
I said to myself one day I want to own an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizzione. I am so determined to get this car, I am willing to save up for 40 years to just own this beautiful masterpiece!!!
Absolutely love this car!!! Oh, and spot on review from Harry's Garage... good stuff!
Thanks, Harry! Awesome engine and body design. Terrific, full-throated obbligato!
Wonderful design and an extremely nice sounding engine that will never be forgotten.
Only ever seen one of these once, in London. My god did it sound epic!
Timeless design like the Z8! Has been my dream car for years! Piece of art!!!
I cannot understand why on earth this Gentleman does not have millions of subscribers. He is one of the very first of them car vloggers.
I can't get tired of this sound. ❤️
The epitome of Italian styling - absolutely gorgeous!
I literally melt...
Extremely nice !
Rare and unique car !
I losing my mind....
Helpful video and information !
Spirit captures !
I appreciate it !
That engine sounds magical. The woven portion of the seat upholstery reminds me of the material used in recent "Singer" 911 re-builds.
Shouldn't you add that Alfa to your collection? Cause that car really suits you Harry
I agree.
Check-book Harry.
Definately suit me..unfortunately i've around 220,000 reasons why that thought is unlikely to turn into a reality..
He has got two
@@tedtheturbot might those reasons possibly equate to £ notes?
He didn't seem to like it. Looks and sound, yes. To drive? Not so much, it seemed.
I reckon you'd become accustomed to the looks and sound fairly quickly and then wonder why on earth you didn't buy the 458 Speciale (if you had to make that choice).
YES,I'll take one please.
Your enthusiasm is a joy to watch - great video Harry
Love that smile when you launched. Its great to see somebody who gets that 'buzz' when you accelerate. I think its a hidden smug satisfaction & ive only got an old Saab 3.0 V6!
One of the best looking and sounding cars of modern times
Its as if the Alfa team acquired a TVR Sagaris and said we can make an Italian version of this! Great videos as always.
I know it's terrible dynamically, but those looks and that sound make these one of those halo cars, at least for me. That lauch in the end was the cherry on top, thank you for brightening out my day Harry, cheers.
Great video Harry! Love the in depth look, normally it's all about the 8C looks!
Absolute, pure, unadulterated beauty? Yes. This. And the BMW Z8.
Despite it’s foibles - a wonderful and characterful car. I’d buy it just for that. Great video Harry
Wonderfully balanced review. Harry, you are the best.
It's one of those cars you get hooked right away just by the looks. Super awesome car.
I'd reckon that many of us does really like that analogue or even kind of brutal ("klonk klonk klonk") feel what those early automated manual gearboxes gives us. Gallardo, Murcielago and Aventador are the best examples. It brings huge of sense of occasion compared to modern days super ultimate seamless PDK -stuff, "proot-proot-proot"
At least I enjoy my Ferrari 360 F1 (automated manual) much, much more than I enjoyed my previous & much newer Porsche (PDK) 911.
It is good to hear an opinion from someone who actually tried the thing.
......”but when you’re in reverse maneuvering..... the bleeping noise Oh! Just Shut Up!”” 😆
actually it sounds like one of the things we had to deal with in the 80's with general motors, they'd do the same thing with a door buzzer, most people just took some tweasers, went under the dash, followed it to the speaker and cut the wire lol
@@kavinskysmith4094 Yep--I'd at least get a discreetly concealed on-off switch fitted.
Maserati used to do that too! Why is it beeping On The Inside?!
I feel the same about him talking, I just want to hear that engine
Super video, real cool Alfa and grinning like a Cheshire cat with the pedal to the metal....
Keep em coming Harry...
This is by far the best looking car of the modern age. The Front End and those Hips! Beautiful! Lovely Video Harry! Keep em coming please... 👍
As always Harry, so much enjoy your videos - many thanks. 8C? Just for a moment, I thought it may be a 1938 Alfa 8C 2900B...! 'Keep up the great work'.
Yes, Harry's videos are THE BEST. So nice to listen to a proper enthusiast.
YES Mr. Harry! Yet another proper review of a proper MAD motorcar (which makes a MAD noise), presented by a proper Gentleman! Cheers!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Alfa!!
that has to be one of the best sounding cars I've ever heard, thanks Harry!
Hey Harry!
Love your videos. I imagine you’re the type of person who has a keen interest in watches. Fancy doing a video on your collection and the mechanics/engineering behind them? Nice Panerai by the way!
Keep up the great work.
Flawed but full of character, no not Harry, he is practically perfect . Italy made a TVR!
Ohhhhh ffs....
I'm contemplating a V6 Brera, would love to see Your take on one of these !
I did enjoy it! I especially like the way you review automobiles. Very fair, balanced and informative without bringing unnecessary drama to the scene.
Another great drive through Harry
Exhaust Note .....incredible
The noise!
That is not "noise" my friend, that is music.
Noise???????? Humungous dumb word for this car. Why don't you go to lexus dealership then........
OMG this is one of my All Time favorite car! The sound!! I love it!
Loving the frequent uploads!
A car that should have come with a manual gated box and a Skyhook suspension or at least manually adjustable damping. In many ways, the 8C summarizes high rank and emotion Italian automobiles: quite compromised on the overall and flawed, but certainly no compromise on styling and sound (no fake farts coming from those pipes, no stupid playstation noise coming from the speakers, can ya hear that, Jag and BMW ?).
I agree with you, but when the 8c was in production there was also the M3 V8, M5 V10 in production. The new Stelvio has some kind of microphone next to the intake, the signal from which is used to generate some sound in the interior, but it is a option.
It was base from masarati so it don't have one.
The car does have some fake exhaust sound in as much as a small amount of fuel is squirted into the exhaust on gearchanges so there is some sneaky tinkering going on to produce this incredible cacophany 😎. Makes me miss my Maser GT 😢
They should have made it a manual with a gated shifter.
They'd be easily worth over 1m if they had
there is a manual sample, the prototype, in Milan - Museo Alfa Romeo
PMP1337 I wish!
They would have been in the million pownd
It was base from masarati so it don't have one.
Great episode! I work for one of the few dealers in the states that was allowed to sell the 8C. Always one of my favorites even amongst the Ferraris.
Thanks, Harry, very enjoyable. Saw one on the road near me (Surrey) in the past month, which other than Goodwood FoS was the only time I've seen one in the flesh. Hadn't realised there are only around 40 in the UK, so a special treat. That's an angry sounding engine, Magnifico!
Love Harry`s videos. But Alfa is my favourite along with Rolls Royce...Of course. I have had Alfas`s when I was single years ago, A spider, GTV 6 , Gulietta and an Alfasud. Now kids have all grown up and left and I am an old crotchety, I would like the new Alfa Stelvio Quadrifoglio, as I am now disabled I cannot get into a low car anymore. I wish Harry would review one!
I hope that you will buy some of the Quadrifoglio cars (personally prefers Giulia, but from what I'm hearing Stelvio is awesome as well) some day. Seems like the proper guy to have it.
Tell you what, in the early 70's to mid 80's my dad owned 7 Alfas, consisting of 3 Alfettas 1.8 (one was for spare parts), 1 Alfetta 2000, 1 GT Junior and 1 GTV 2000 plus 1 Berlina. He also owned 240Z. All the Alfas were sold in the late 80's to early 90's but the 240Z remains up till now. The 240 Z was much more reliable than all the Alfas, period. I bought a low mileage 156 2.5 V6 while working in the middle east. One day the so called selesspeed would not switch gear and I was stuck in second. Never ever again buy any Alfa's product. Almost 4 years now with the XC60 - wife;s car -and never have any issues.
@@valentinorossi7771 hi, good morning. You should try out the more upto date models, absolutely fantastic. I agree there were loads of problems for some, I had absolutely none at all. I will be buying the Stelvio Quadrifoglio in about a year. Give it time to be tested fully by others. Also if like Harry I buy more cars, my wife will kill me!!
@@chunkychinnM y wife's XC60 has only done 42,000 miles with no major problem so when time comes to replace it I will test drive Alfa's product. Honestly in general Volvo is more trustworthy than Alfa.
@@valentinorossi7771 Alfa is not Volvo, Volvo is not Alfa... I know which one I prefer, and it's the one that make me feel alive, not one that makes me feel like dressing like I am serving sausages to tourists at Oktoberfest. Personal preference really. I have 2 and looking at a 3rd...all keepers.
I've not watched it yet.... But the car .. the sound... Just made me stop whatever I was doing.....
Seriously nice looking motor, Well done Mr Harry yet another cracking review. 👍👍
Great sound! Thanks for sharing Harry! Regards from Holland
I always think of Clarkson covering this car on top gear whenever I see a review of it...
Very informative and enjoyable too. Shame the 8C was not sorted. I wager it’d be worth double again, had it been great dynamically. But I’d still have one in convertible form: slightly nicer to drive, almost as good to look at and get to hear the engine scream even more!
Hi Harry! Great great great video, as always!! I just miss so much your garden in the background!
If money were no object I would rotate the Alfa 8C and Lexus LFA as my DD. I adore how special and rare each is.
I always drive alfas I would love an 8c a disco volante even better..when I win the pools ha ha ha Grazie grazie Mille ciao ciao
The 8c was nice but the Disco Volante was the car they should have made. Great video as always though 🙂
if one on the other day much improvement.
disagree. I much prefer the 8c to the disco
Harry, you are quite simply the best.
Best exhaust note I have heard out of all your reviews
I'd say you're a bit "Matey" with the local Bobbies' Harry?
Ive got a thing about round tail lights. I always think they look so good. Just me?
Yes.
What a fantastic presence this car has, one might even say it has an "aura." And I love how you've staged your opening shot. Whether that was on purpose or not, having the black Alfa sitting in front of the other red Italian cars really makes a statement. So much to like about this car that finding faults is being nit picky. But I do have to pick some nits, one being the headlights. I really don't care for the three bulb headlight. I think it detracts from the uncluttered look of the rest of the front end. Even though the front end is relatively simple, it is a sinister simplicity. Having this car in black makes the whole thing look even more aggressive. Along with many other Alfisti, I'm so glad to see this car made it to production. Now if only they could become somewhat affordable again like they were upon release (they often sell for well over sticker in America.) Thanks Harry! As always, great job again this week! Cheers mate!
so much prettier than a 4c. thank you Harry for showing this one....its funny how he finds something interesting, decides to do a (well filmed) video, and takes us all along. You are a cool cat, Harry.
Gorgeous thing, probably one of the most beautiful designs in the last 20 years, if not more. As a cheaper alternative, though, i would go for the Maserati GranTurismo, same glorious sounding engine and a third or less of the price, plus you can get it with a normal automatic (yes, manual would be awesome, but between the automated manual with temperamental solenoids and a proper ZF auto....), and the looks aren't too shabby either (it's gorgeous as well).
Modern day Dino. Dino's were unloved for years, now you can't buy one.
I like the analogy...
6C is coming
"I could live with this".. And that grin. It says it all 🇮🇹😁👌
Always brightens a day when Harry posts a new video - especially of this little baby.