I talian racing cars manufacturer Picchio is developing a Grand Am racing car with a body derived from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

Picchio has completed the first feasibility studies for its new Daytona Prototype, and is going to install on its in-house developed Grand Am-compliant tubular chassis a body derived from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

The reason for this choice comes from the changes in the Grand Am Cup regulations: from 2008 to 2013 it will be possible to adopt the exterior design of the models built by the Manufacturer which supplies the engine.

So, if Alfa Romeo homologates its 8V unit, Picchio will be enabled to identify its prototype as a true Alfa.

According to Picchio, the shape of the sportscar by Alfa fits perfectly into the DP2 chassis. The result is a highly emotional and lightweight car capable of extreme performances.




The clean lines are the result of careful aerodynamic analysis, since one of the research goals imposed by Grand Am regulations is to achieve the maximum aerodynamic downforce on the rear end, and the body shape of the Alfa 8C has very good qualities from this point of view.

Today Picchio is the only European Manufacturer approved by Grand Am.


About Picchio

Picchio produces racing cars and at the same time supplies technical assistance directly to its customers on the racetrack during the competitions.

In addition to this, the company produces handmade and custom-built high-performance GT road cars, manufactured in small series of unique samples and sold directly to end private customers.

The model range includes Sport-prototype racing cars in compliance with FIA regulations and closed-cockpit racing cars in compliance with Grand-Am regulations and Championship (Daytona Prototype).

The production volume is of 50 cars per year, equally divided into racing and road GT cars.

Picchio is located in a 3200 m² building in Ancarno, near Teramo (central Italy).