Mangoletsi, the Cheshire-based Alfa Romeo dealership, has delivered the first 8C Competizione out of the UK’s allocation of 41.

The first £138,500 8C went to Manchester-based architect Ian Simpson.

It’s powered by 4.7litre V8 engine produces 450bhp which is channelled through a six-speed F1-style paddle shift gearbox to the rear wheels. The 8C can go from 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 181mph.

Ian Simpson with his 8C Competizione