Alfa Romeo Spider (Type 916)

Alfa Romeo Spider (GTV/Type 916) Red Alfa Romeo Spider at Arkhangelskoye Estate (Moscow Region, Russia) The Alfa Romeo GTV and Alfa Romeo Spider (Type 916) were sports cars produced by the Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo between 1993 and 2004. The GTV was a four-seater coupé, whilst the Spider was a two-seater roadster. The name GTV (Gran Turismo Veloce) signalled a continuation of the Alfetta GTV coupé, which had long since been discontinued. The Spider replaced the 30-year-old Giulia Spider series. Production of the GTV continued until the arrival of the Brera in 2005, whilst the Spider remained in production for a further year, until the launch of the new Brera-based generation in 2006. Design Enrico Fumia at the Pininfarina studio designed the GTV and Spider. The GTV was conceived as a revival of Alfa Romeo’s sports coupés in the 1990s. The design was based on sketches from 1987, and the first full-scale models were ready in July 1988. The drag coefficient was 0.33 for the GTV and 0.38 for the Spider. Black Alfa Romeo Spider in Nice (France) The Spider and GTV are based on the Fiat Group’s ‘Tipo Due’ platform, featuring a new multi-link rear suspension. The front suspension and drivetrain was from the 1992 Alfa 155. The radiator grille with round headlights was later used in the Proteo concept. The car has a wedge-shaped body and a low front bumper, whilst the rear section with a ‘Kamma tail’ improves aerodynamics. The Spider has a rounded rear end to accommodate the folding roof. The soft top, with a five-bar frame, folds into a cover behind the seats, and an electric folding mechanism was offered as an option. Other details include a strip of lights running along the rear of the body and instruments angled towards the driver. At the launch, journalists noted the improvement in Alfa’s build quality and its closeness to its German rivals. Characteristics Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. Assembly: Milan (Italy) Years of production: 1993—2004 Length 4285–4299 mm Width 1776–1780 mm Height: 1315–1318 mm Engine: 4 cylinders; 1747–3179 cc Power: 142–230 HP Max speed: 250 km/h Fuel consumption: 10 l/100 km Weight: 1350–1470 kg See also Transport blog See also Cars blog See also Motorcycles blog See also Buses blog See also Shipbuilding blog See also Motors and Engines blog See also Trains and railways blog See also Trucks and Cargo Vehicles blog See also Tractors and Special Equipment blog See also Tanks and Armored Vehicles See also Airplanes blog See also Helicopters blog See also Artillery, Missiles and Rockets blog See also Bicycles blogThe post Alfa Romeo Spider (Type 916) first appeared on All PYRENEES.