Alfa Romeo Spider

It is a two-seater derivative of the roof Brera. Its design, Pininfarina, is based on the the Giugiaro Brera. It measures 4396 long, 1830 mm wide and 1367 mm high, which is longer and wider than a Porsche Boxster.

Like the Brera in the mid-2009 has new features in the range of engines: the 185 hp 2.2 JTS is replaced by the new 1750 TBI 200 hp, also present in the 159. Remain unchanged from the gasoline engine (3.2 V6 260 hp) and the only Diesel (2.4 JTD 200 bhp).

The gearbox can be manual or six-speed automatic, two types (two of six relationships). One has the structure of a manual with the automatic selection of gears and the clutch (Selespeed) and the other is a planetary gearbox and hydraulic torque converter ( 'Q-Tronic). The variant of 260 hp can have traction, while the rest of the range models are front-wheel drive. Alfa Romeo Spider. Model 2007

The 3.2 JTS engined version is available from € 43,400. Given its size and power is not a high price, as an Audi TT Roadster (250 hp), a BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0 si (258 hp) or a Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 (231 hp) are smaller and more expensive (comparative tab).

However, the relationship between price and performance of this version is not good. Furthermore, consumption is very high (much higher than the TT, the Z4 and SLK).

The most positive aspects of the Alfa Romeo Spider has to do with your comfort and pleasure to use, with the hood open or closed. In the Spider is not clearly worse than traveling in a comfortable car with closed body, as in other decapotables.

The appearance of the interior materials and quality are equal to what one would expect from a car of its price. Compared with models such as a Porsche Boxster or Audi TT Roadster, the Spider is more advisable for those who want a convertible instead of a comfortable sports.

At least with power seats, the Spider does not have much vertical space for drivers, which measure more than 1.80 m. Does not seem appropriate for measuring more than 1.90 m, because it is the face a few inches of the windshield frame but the seat is placed as far back as possible.

All Alfa Romeo Spider are standard stability control (VSC), helps the start ramp ( "Hill-Holder"), two-zone climate control, automatic connection of lights and rear wiper yasistente car (and visual warnings acoustic).

Alfa Romeo Spider. Model 2007El level of equipment is complete with respect to the basic alarm, a specific trim for the seats (Alfatex), developer of speed, electrically folding mirrors, discs and charger connection 'Bluetooth' for the phone.

In the options list is a stereo 'Bose' phone, a navigation system with Connect NAV + 6.5 color screen and a system for recognizing voice commands (for browser and phone). Headlamps dual xenon are also optional and recommended (give a good lighting).