The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
€ 129,900
€ 211,300
€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 211,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA Roadster V8 is 0.7 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
51.9
72
79.9
51.5
74.6
82.4
72 in
Width
74.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
51.9 in
Height
51.5 in
98.6
173.2
104.1
172.5
173.2 in
Length
172.5 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.44 %
General
ALPINA Roadster V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
E52
Generation
Typ 920
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ALPINA Roadster V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
F5/1
Engine Code
AR 8C
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
444 hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Performance
ALPINA Roadster V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
162 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
8.69 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
15 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
15 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
344 mi
Range
346 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
346 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Environmental Impact
250.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
299.3 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
299.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
231 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
