Round 3: Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs Alfa Romeo 8C

The Gorgeous Aston Martin V8 Vantage


vs

The equally beautiful Alfa Romeo 8C

There aren't any Alfa which has balls.

So, I take Aston.

Looks like the 007 blessed car will run away with it...

huh? aston vs alfa.....you cant do that. there not in same league! geez

Yo, No votes for the Alfa. Poor Alfa. Somebody send it a fruit basket or something.

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Originally posted by ++speed++freak+

huh? aston vs alfa.....you cant do that. there not in same league! geez

And McLaren vs. Fiat is in the same league?!??!?!?

Pics, we always need pics with these votes!

Anyway, it's clearly the Aston that will win this.

Aston all the way!

The Aston

The Alfa 8C...

Specs on the Alfa, a very fast car by the way,

Engine:
4244 cc Twin Turbo V8
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual
Power:
over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm
Torque:
over 45 kgm at 4500 rpm
0-62 mph:
4.5 seconds
Wheel Base
2595 mm

Specs on the Aston...

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Base price $110,000
Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door hatchback
Engine 4.3L/380-hp/302 lb-ft, DOHC 32-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight 3461 lb
Wheelbase 102.4 in
Length x Width x Height 172.5 x 73.5 x 49.4 in
0-60 mph 4.8 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ Not yet rated
On sale in the U.S. February 2006

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr_Big_

Specs on the Alfa, a very fast car by the way,

Engine:
4244 cc Twin Turbo V8
Power:
over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm

4,2l twin-turbo should produce more than 400bhp imho.

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Originally posted by Ascaris

[reply=Mr_Big_]
Specs on the Alfa, a very fast car by the way,

Engine:
4244 cc Twin Turbo V8
Power:
over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm

4,2l twin-turbo should produce more than 400bhp imho.
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I agree. I saw that but have no idea why. That's at 7K rpm too so it is not a backpressure issue. Should be up near 500 I would think.

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr_Big_

[reply=Ascaris]
[reply=Mr_Big_]
Specs on the Alfa, a very fast car by the way,

Engine:
4244 cc Twin Turbo V8
Power:
over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm

4,2l twin-turbo should produce more than 400bhp imho.
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I agree. I saw that but have no idea why. That's at 7K rpm too so it is not a backpressure issue. Should be up near 500 I would think.
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Porsche 911 3,6l flat6 twin-turbo produces 480bhp. I think the 4,2l should make much more power. Well, I never liked alfas anyway.

The Alfa looks nice but... It's an alfa

I really love the Aston.

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr_Big_

Specs on the Alfa, a very fast car by the way,

Engine:
4244 cc Twin Turbo V8
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual
Power:
over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm
Torque:
over 45 kgm at 4500 rpm
0-62 mph:
4.5 seconds
Wheel Base
2595 mm

u forgot to mention the aa tow truck that you will need every 10 miles

Alpha's are awesome, as Jezza Clarkson says... you cant be called a real car freak unless youve owned one. I had a blue 156 2.0 TS as a company car a few years back. Loved it to bits, quicker than a shitting dog. But i didnt have it for long. The interior build quality was shocking, and i lost my side trim several times , but it had charm. Got rid eventually because i found it better to buy my own car and have the pay rise instead.

Anyways, id still go for the Vantage though... its a thing of beauty.

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Originally posted by Watty

Alpha's are awesome, as Jezza Clarkson says... you cant be called a real car freak unless youve owned one. I had a blue 156 2.0 TS as a company car a few years back. Loved it to bits, quicker than a shitting dog. But i didnt have it for long. The interior build quality was shocking, and i lost my side trim several times , but it had charm. Got rid eventually because i found it better to buy my own car and have the pay rise instead.

Anyways, id still go for the Vantage though... its a thing of beauty.

My dog takes forever to shit. Especially in the cold weather.

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Originally posted by Mr_Big_

[reply=Watty]
Loved it to bits, quicker than a shitting dog.

My dog takes forever to shit. Especially in the cold weather.
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Yeah; this can take as long as finding a parking lot in downtown