Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Alfa Romeo introduced the second generation of the Spider in 1995 after it retired its three-decades-old predecessor.
Few cars in the world attracted so much hype as the Alfa Romeo Spider, but that attraction was primarily for the 1966 model produced until 1994, not for its successor. Even though it was a much better car by any means, it couldn't get the same emotion as its predecessor. The Italian carmaker built the 1995 model on Type Two (Tipo Due) platform shared with Fiat Tipo and Lancia Delta. Alfa Romeo also used it for the Spider's coupe sibling, the GTV.
While Bertone made the 1966 model, Pininfarina designed its 1995 successor. The narrow front end and four individual headlamps made the car unique on the market. Between them, on the hood, the carmaker installed the Alfa-shield specific feature between the broad and narrow grilles installed in the upper side of the bumper. Alfa Romeo offered an option for a set of fog lights above the apron on the lower side. From its side, a clear-cut ascending line linked the front wheel-arches with the back of the cabin, while the short trunk continued in a sloped-down line.
Inside, the carmaker installed two bolstered bucket seats with cloth upholstery for the base version or a leather-clad interior for the full-spec variants. Its dashboard featured a binocular-style cluster with individual clusters for the tachometer and speedometer.
Under the hood, Alfa Romeo introduced the Spider with a 16-valves, two-liter engine. Later on, in 2001, the carmaker added a 3.0-liter V-6 powerplant, which sported a polished intake manifold that looked glorious.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TS 5MT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 105.9 KW @ 6500 RPM 144 HP @ 6500 RPM 142 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 169 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.3 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60WR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 213 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TS 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1970 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6500 RPM 150 HP @ 6500 RPM 148 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 186 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 2.0L V6 5MT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 147.1 KW @ 5600 RPM 200 HP @ 5600 RPM 197 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 280 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 24V 6MT FWD (218 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2959 cm3 |
Power: | 160 KW @ 6300 RPM 218 HP @ 6300 RPM 215 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 265 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50YR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3703.7 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2959 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 5600 RPM 192 HP @ 5600 RPM 189 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 260 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |