Here are the first pictures that Alfa Romeo have released of its 8C Spider, due to be introduced at next months Geneva Motor Show.

Based on the hard-topped 8C Competizione, the two-seat Spider features a twin-layer fabric roof which can be raised at the press of a button and is expected to hit 60mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of around 180mph. The mechanics will be similar to that of the Competizione as it uses the same 4.7-litre V8 engine and six-speed semi-automatic gearbox. It is produced with a limited run of just 500 vehicles and has a £130,000 price tag. Click on the Images for a larger view.