Alfa Romeo 8C-based Zagato coupe to be unveiled at Villa d’Este
Italian coachbuilder Zagato is all set to unveil a novel coupe on the upcoming Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. It’s referred to as the 8C Doppiacoda Zagato.
The brand new Zagato coupe is alleged to be based mostly on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione – one of the stunning cars ever made. ‘Doppiacoda’ is Italian for ‘double-tailed’. So, it’s in all probability a long-tail model of the 8C.
The picture shared on the official web site reveals the entrance 3/4 view of the 8C Doppiacoda Zagato. It’s arduous to inform if it has a stretched tail part from this angle. That being stated, it’d function an extendable tail much like the Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail, which is predicated on the Alpine A110.
Zagato has additionally made a number of modifications to the design. The entrance fascia has been reworked and options bigger vents with the signature V-shaped grille within the centre. The headlights look like impressed by the smaller 4C coupe.
The 8C Doppiacoda has a protracted hood, which is more likely to home a 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine. On the 8C, this unit places out 444 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 6-speed automated handbook transmission.
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