ALFA ROMEO mod. 8C 2300

Presented by Alfa Romeo s.p.a., Milano

(Italy 1934)

Bodywork by the Touring company on an Alfa Romeo 2300 chassis.

This powerful and very fast car appeared in both a GT and racing car version.

In the hands of leading drivers, such as Nuvolari, Borzacchini, Brivio, Sommer, Chinetti and Campari, it enjoyed a long period of success in the main road and track races, including the Mille Miglia, the Le Mans 24 hours (four years in a row), the Monte Carlo G.P. and the Targa Florio.

A 2.6-litre and a 2.9-litre version were subsequently produced.

 

Engine: 8 cylinders
Capacity: 2336 cc
Max power output: 155 bhp at 5200 rpm
Max speed: 180 km/h
Weight: 900 kg (chassis)