Alfa Romeo Spider 916 2.0 Twin Spark (150 Hp)
Alfa Romeo Spider:
The Alfa Romeo Spider is a two-seater, front-engined, rear-drive roadster manufactured and marketed by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1994 in four distinct generations, or "series", each with modifications ranging from modest to extensive.
As successor to the Giulia Spider, the Spider remained in production for almost three decades. The first three series were assembled by Pininfarina in Grugliasco and the fourth series in San Giorgio Canavese. The last Spider of that series was manufactured in April 1993—the last rear-wheel drive Alfa Romeo before the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione of 2007....(Read more on Wikipedia)
916 Overview:
Alfa Romeo Spider (916). With 181 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1370 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.4 s). The top speed reaches 210 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (192 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.3 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.5 L/100 km combined.
- • Compact cargo space (110 L); may require careful packing.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(115: 1990 - 1993).
| General: |
| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
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| Model: | Spider |
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| Generation: | 916 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 Twin Spark (150 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1995 |
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| End of production: | 2002 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Cabriolet |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 76.1 Hp/l [25mm more] |
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| Torque: | 181 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | AR 16201 More details about the engine AR 16201 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1970 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l |
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| Coolant: | 8.4 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.2 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 109.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 |
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| Max. weight: | 1630 |
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| Max load: | 260 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 110 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4285 mm mm [25mm more] |
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| Width: | 1780 mm mm [150mm more] |
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| Height: | 1315 mm mm [25mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2540 mm mm [290mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1499 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1497 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/50 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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Behind the wheel of the Alfa Romeo Spider. How does it handle on the road?