1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisAluminium
Production Years for Series1936 - 1947
Coach WorkTouring
Weight1100 kg | 2425.5 lbs

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationS
Cylinders8
EngineDual Camshafts, Dual Magnetos and dry sump oiling
Aspiration/InductionSupercharged
Twin Roots-type Superchargers
Displacement2900.00 cc | 177 cu in. | 2.9 L.
Valves16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower180.00 HP (132.5 KW) @ 5200.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio13.5 LB / HP
HP / Liter62.1 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio6.3:1
Fuel FeedCarburetor
2 Weber carburetors
BlockAluminum Alloy
HeadAluminum Alloy

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationS
Cylinders8
EngineDual Camshafts, Dual Magnetos and dry sump oiling
Aspiration/InductionSupercharged
Twin Roots-type Superchargers
Displacement2900.00 cc | 177 cu in. | 2.9 L.
Valves16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower180.00 HP (132.5 KW) @ 5200.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio13.5 LB / HP
HP / Liter62.1 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio6.3:1
Fuel FeedCarburetor
2 Weber carburetors
BlockAluminum Alloy
HeadAluminum Alloy

Standard Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionManual
Final Drive4.00

Standard Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionManual
Final Drive4.00