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Alfa 8C Spider

Gorgeous styling, Italian pedigree and an exhaust note to die for, supercars don't get any more desirable than this

Alfa 8C Spider

Launched at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and star of the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 8C Spider has to be one of this year’s most desirable cars.

Hot on the heels of the 8C coupé, which also inspired the Alfa MiTo,the newcomer offers stunning performance, sensational styling... and anot inconsiderable £120,000 price tag, the Spider offers drivers 450bhpfrom its Ferrari derived 4.7-litre V8 engine.

And to ensure thatthis model's handling is just as exciting as its looks, all of thatpower is channelled to the rear wheels through a six-speed paddle shiftgearbox.

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But if you're thinking of buying one get ready to be dissapointed, the handful of cars destined for the UK have already been sold.

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