1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Specifications

price $9457
engine All Alloy Inline-8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Roots Superchargers
valvetrain DOHC, 2 Valves / Cyl-
fuel feed Twin Carburettors
displacement 2905 cc / 177.3 cu in
bore 68 mm / 2.68 in
stroke 100 mm / 3.94 in
compression 5.75:1
power 134.2 kw / 180.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm
hp per litre 61.96 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 144.0 bhp per tonne
drive wheels RWD
body / frame Aluminum Superleggera Body on Steel Ladder Frame
front brakes Hydrualic Drums
f brake size 432 mm / 17 in
rear brakes Hydrualic Drums
r brake size 432 mm / 17 in
front tire size 5.5x19
rear tire size 5.5x19
steering Worm & Sector
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Hydraulic Dampers
r suspension Swing axles w/Radius Arms, Transverse Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Hydraulic & Friction Dampers
weight 1250 kg / 2756 lbs
wheelbase 2545 mm / 100.2 in
front track 1349 mm / 53.1 in
rear track 1349 mm / 53.1 in
length 5000 mm / 196.9 in
width 1700 mm / 66.9 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.44:1, 1.50:1, 1.14:1, 0.88:1
final drive 4.54:1
top speed 175 kph / 120.0 mph
0 - 1/4 mile Not Available seconds