Compare Alfa Romeo Brera vs Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs Mazda RX-8

Variants
1.75 TBi
2.0 JTDm
2.2 JTS
2.2 JTS AT
2.4 JTDm 200
2.4 JTDm AT
2.4 JTDm 210
3.2 JTS Q4 AT
3.2 JTS
3.2 JTS Q4
Renesis 2003
40th Anniversary
Revolution High-Power
Challenge High-Power
Type S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft ~ 610 L / 21.5 cu-ft
290 L / 10.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
4
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
285/35 ZR20
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1341 mm / 52.8 in
Size | Length
4381 mm / 172.5 in
Size | Width
1894 mm / 74.6 in
Wheel Size
7.5 J x 17
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.8 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.0 m / 118.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
Fuel Economy
15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph
Towing Capacity
695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
F136 YC
13B
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.2:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.7 L / 286.3 cu-in / 4691.0 cc
1.3 L / 79.8 cu-in / 1308.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
95.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol rotary2 engine
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2007 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
56%
84%
84%
Pros
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Characterful engine lineup (more modern than the GT)
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good suspension setup
  • Superb drivetrain
  • Great, sensual styling
  • Sophisticated double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Compact engine and lightweight chassis
  • Glorious 9000rpm redline
  • Great weight distribution
  • Double-wishbone + multilink suspension setup
  • Great handling characteristics
Cons
  • Unreliable
  • Expensive
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Not a thoroughbred

Price

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