Alfa Romeo Spider

1995 – 2003 Spider · Convertible Italy

The Alfa Romeo Spider was in production from 1995 to 2003. Its petrol engines range from 144 to 218 hp across 5 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1990 – 1993), peak power rose from 120 to 218 hp, and minimum weight went up by 205 kg.

Body styleSpider · Convertible

Production1995 – 2003

Variants5

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power144 – 218 hp

0–100 km/h6.8 – 9.3 s

Top speed205 – 235 km/h

Fuel economy8.9 – 11.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8L TS 5MT FWD (144 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	144 hp	9.3 s	205	5-Speed manual
2.0L TS 5MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.4 s	210	5-Speed manual
3.0L V6 5MT FWD (192 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	192 hp	7.3 s	225	5-Speed manual
2.0L V6 5MT FWD (200 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	7.7 s	229	5-Speed manual
3.0L V6 24V 6MT FWD (218 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	218 hp	6.8 s	235	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1747 cm3 (107 ci)
Power: 105.9 KW @ 6500 RPM144 HP @ 6500 RPM142 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM169 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.3 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60WR15

Dimensions

Length: 169.3 in (4300 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.2 cuFT (147 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 213 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1970 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6500 RPM150 HP @ 6500 RPM148 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 137 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM186 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60ZR15

Dimensions

Length: 168.7 in (4285 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.9 in (1,499/1,496 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.2 cuFT (147 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 220 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2959 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 141 KW @ 5600 RPM192 HP @ 5600 RPM189 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 192 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM260 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 139.8 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50ZR16

Dimensions

Length: 169.3 in (4300 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.2 cuFT (147 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3704 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 263 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 147.1 KW @ 5600 RPM200 HP @ 5600 RPM197 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM280 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50ZR16

Dimensions

Length: 169.3 in (4300 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.2 cuFT (147 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3704 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2959 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 160 KW @ 6300 RPM218 HP @ 6300 RPM215 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque: 196 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM265 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50YR16

Dimensions

Length: 168.7 in (4285 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.9 in (1,499/1,496 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.2 cuFT (147 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3703.7 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 278 g/km

Length4,285 – 4,300 mm

Width1,775 – 1,781 mm

Height1,316 mm

Wheelbase2,540 mm

Curb weight1,325 – 1,430 kg

Torque169 – 280 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.