Poweredby a 180 hp supercharged straight-eight engine, the 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider was one of the most advanced sports cars of its era. Performance was helped along by four wheel independent suspension, a four-speed transmission, and hydraulic drum brakes on each corner. This particular model led quite a colorful life AlfaRomeo 8C 2300 Delivered Italy’s First Win at Le Mans. It was also produced as the 8C 2900B in two stylish variations: the short wheelbase, Spider Corsa, and the long wheelbase, Coupe Touring.The racing version immediately delivered a result that went down in the history of Alfa Romeo racing: an incredible three-win feat at the 1938 Dueto its high price, only a very few of these supercars were constructed (10 Lungo and 20 Corto chassis). Being very similar to the competition 8C 2900A, it came as no surprise 1941Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Spider Corsa Sperimentale. 1941 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B. Article Image gallery Specifications Profiles. This vehicle, known as 'balena' (Whale) was an experimental prototype racing car that wore streamlined bodywork. It was powered by a 180 horsepower engine developed by Gioacchino Colombo and raced by Carlos Perez de Findmany great new & used options and get the best deals for 1/43 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B / IXO MUSEUM MUS 002 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! TheAlfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spyder is the pinnacle of style and performance, a technical and design masterpiece. This particular model, which was manufactured in limited numbers between 1937 and 1939, had a role in Alfa Romeo’s racing history. The final selling price of $608 million surprised both the automotive and Withthe 8C 2900B the Milan company took a major step ahead of its competition. Europe had seen Alfas dominating Grand Prix racing with the Tipo B single-seater in the early Thirties, and when Germany began to steal the glory, Alfa Romeo threw itself into a creative frenzy of new models and engines. 1939Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider by Touring. Darin Schnabel ©2016 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's .

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