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Alfa Romeo Spider

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo Spider
Year1997
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1970 ccm (120.21 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving5.9 litres/100 km (39.87 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1970 ccm (120.21 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.6 PS (103 kW or 139 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque186.00 Nm (19.0 kgf-m or 137.2 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 91.0 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed196.0 km/h (121.8 mph)
0-50 miles7.0 seconds
0-60 miles9.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1017 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space149 litres (39 gallons)
Optional cargo space1042 litres (275 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1385 kg (3,053.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4290 mm (168.9 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1320 mm (52.0 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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