The Netherlands chooses 8C Competizione/Spider as the most iconic Alfa Romeo

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The Dutch public has its most iconic Alfa Romeo elected. No less than 2.109 of the total of 21.002 votes went to the 8C Competizione/Spider. The 4C/Spider finished second, while the classic Giulia GTA finished third in the list full of Italian delicacies. 

In over a century of history Alfa Romeo continues to produce high-profile and historic models. Still, it was a relatively new one Alfa Romeo the favorite of the Dutch voter. The 8C Competizione (Spider) is seen as the most iconic in our country Alfa Romeo of all time.

21.002 votes
Between 1 and 23 June, you could vote for 50 different ones Alfa models that have all made an important contribution to the Italian brand. No less than 21.002 votes were cast, of which 2.109 on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione/Spider.

The top 10, subdivided into models and voices

Ranking Model To vote
1 8C / 8C Spider 2109
2 4C / 4C Spider 1451
3 Giulia GTA / GT Am 1242
4 Giulia Sprint GT 1089
5 Giulia 1033
6 Alfa 75 872
7 33 Stradale 860
8 155 DTM 835
9 Spider '66 826
10 Juliet 776

 

De Alfa Romeo 8C has been voted the most iconic by Dutch fans Alfa Romeo from the history of the brand. Photo: Alfa Romeo
De Alfa Romeo 8C has been voted the most iconic by Dutch fans Alfa Romeo from the history of the brand. Photo: Alfa Romeo

Numbers one and two both inspired on 33 Stradale
According to Alfa Romeo Nederland is the 8C Competizione/Spider “literally and figuratively beautiful winner, since this one Alfa Romeo revives the past in a modern way. The 450 hp strong V8 also leaves no misunderstanding about the sporty aspirations of the brand Alfa Romeo.” The 8C's design is inspired by the 33s 60 Stradale. Number two, the new 4C (Spider), also has the historic features of the 33 Stradale and, in terms of concept, harks back to the brand values ​​of Alfa Romeo: Italian design, innovative, ideal weight distribution and sporty. The source of inspiration for the 8C and 4C ended up in 7th position.

The beloved Giulia was important to the growth of Alfa Romeo. The number five on the list of iconic AlfaTomorrow finally greets her spiritual successor. Photo: Alfa Romeo
The beloved Giulia was important to the growth of Alfa Romeo. The number five on the list of iconic AlfaTomorrow finally greets her spiritual successor. Photo: Alfa Romeo

Election as a warm-up for long-awaited new ones Alfa Romeo
The election was held in the run-up to the official and highly anticipated unveiling of the new D segment Alfa Romeo, who will most likely be called Giulia. The car enthusiast in general and the Alfisti in particular are eagerly awaiting the newcomer, who will be put on the road with an important assignment. He must take the next step in the manufacturer's aim to provide the Milanese brand with the time-honored DNA again. He must also check the current small-scale model range of Alfa Giving Romeo body. Its spiritual predecessors from the fifties and sixties - the beautiful sports sedans Giulietta and Giulia - were important for the entrance of Alfa Romeo in the world of more large-scale automobile production. They were awarded a tenth and a fifth place respectively by the Dutch fancier. Another predecessor of the newcomer to be revealed tomorrow Alfa 75 from the eighties- placed sixth.

 

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