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Alfa Romeo Spider

1970 – 1983 Spider · Convertible Italy

Alfa Romeo built the Spider for 13 years, from 1970 to 1983. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 87 to 126 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,040 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Alfa Romeo Spider
Body styleSpider · Convertible
Production1970 – 1983
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power87 – 126 hp
0–100 km/h9.3 – 10.4 s
Top speed190 km/h
Fuel economy11.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.3L 5MT FWD (87 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 87 hp — — 5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (109 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 109 hp 9.3 s 190 5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (113 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 113 hp — — 5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP) Gasoline 126 hp 10.4 s 190 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1290 cm3 (79 ci)
Power
64 KW @ 6000 RPM87 HP @ 6000 RPM86 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
77 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM104 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165HR14

Dimensions

Length
162.2 in (4120 mm)
Width
64.1 in (1628 mm)
Height
50.7 in (1288 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.9/50 in (1,318/1,270 mm)
Wheelbase
88.5 in (2248 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1570 cm3 (96 ci)
Power
80.2 KW @ 6000 RPM109 HP @ 6000 RPM108 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
115 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM156 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165HR14

Dimensions

Length
162.2 in (4120 mm)
Width
64.1 in (1628 mm)
Height
50.7 in (1288 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.9/50 in (1,318/1,270 mm)
Wheelbase
88.5 in (2248 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
2292.8 lbs (1040 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2954.1 lbs (1340 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
271 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1798 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
83.1 KW @ - RPM113 HP @ - RPM111 BHP @ - RPM
Torque
136 lb-ft @ - RPM185 Nm @ - RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165HR14

Dimensions

Length
162.2 in (4120 mm)
Width
64.1 in (1628 mm)
Height
50.7 in (1288 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.9/50 in (1,318/1,270 mm)
Wheelbase
88.5 in (2248 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Power
92.7 KW @ 5400 RPM126 HP @ 5400 RPM124 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
131 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM177 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165HR14

Dimensions

Length
162.2 in (4120 mm)
Width
64.1 in (1628 mm)
Height
50.7 in (1288 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.9/50 in (1,318/1,270 mm)
Wheelbase
88.5 in (2248 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
2822 lbs (1280 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Length4,120 mm
Width1,628 mm
Height1,288 mm
Wheelbase2,248 mm
Curb weight1,040 – 1,280 kg
Torque104 – 185 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.