The 2006 Alfa Romeo Spider: An Expression of Historical Alfa Convertibles

Since the 1950s Giulietta, Duetto and 1990s Spider, the Alfa Romeo convertible sports car (Alfa-talk “Spider”) plays a large role in the manufacturer’s tradition in keeping its character alive.

For 2006, Alfa Romeo presents the Spider fast car that guarantees to perform beyond as expected with a Spider – dramatic styles, powerful performance, elastic engines, comfortable driving and handling, up-to-date technology and made with high-quality materials.

The new Alfa Spider super fast car, developed by Pininfarina and styled by Alfa Romeo, retains its brand traditions, Italian sophistication and high-class motoring. With these unique characteristics, it comes no shock that at its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Spider supercar automobile has been awarded the “2006 Cabrio of the Year”.   

Judged by the Cabriolet Committee, comprising of 23 automobile journalists from 12 countries, the 2006 Alfa Spider passed the two vital contest conditions – a debutant at the Motor Show and should not have a tag price of more than 60,000 Swiss Francs.

The Alfa Spider is a 2-seater fast sports car characterized by elongated rear lights and four impressive exhaust terminals that emphasizes the impact of a great disposition.

A hot fast car in the market, the interior of the Spider provides a comfortable driving pleasure due to its high-quality materials.

The Alfa Spider fast cars come with standard steering wheel-mounted radio controls, dual-zone climate control system and VDC cruise controls.

Speaking of the monstrous engine of the Spider fast cool cars, the client are provided with two choices – 185 HP 2.2-liter JTS engine or the more aggressive 260 HP 3.2-liter JTS. Both of these engines are equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox that can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds or less and can rocket up to a top speed of 150 mph or more (depending on which engine the super fast car is used).

The 2006 Alfa Spider fast cars guarantee superb dynamic performance by integrating a Multilink at the rear and a double wishbone suspension at the front. 

A noteworthy feature of the Spider and all 3.2 Alfa Romeo fast car versions is the innovative Q4 four-wheel drive. In fact, it has been awarded with five prominent Euro NCAP stars due to all the safety features and electronic vehicle dynamic control systems, from braking to traction, which the Spider possesses.

2006 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

1. Price: $33,000 (Estimate)
2. Curb Weight: 3131 lbs
3. Height: 53.3 in
4. Length: 171.4 in
5. Drivetrain Layout: Front Engine/ AWD

FUEL

1. Capacity: 18.5 Gallons
2. Average Fuel Economy(Liters per 100km): 9.4
3. Type: Gasoline – Petrol

TRANSMISSION

1. Name: 6-speed Manual
2. Speed: 6 Gears
3. Type: Manual

Engine

1. Type: 3.2L JTS V6
2. Displacement: 194 Ci/ 3179 Cc
3. Horsepower: 260 HP @ 6200 RPM
4. Torque: 237 ft-lbs @ 4500 RPM
5. Redline: N/A

Performance

1. 0-60 mph: 6.3 seconds
2. 0-100 mph: N/A
3. 200-ft Skidpad: N/A
4. Top speed: 150 mph
5. Braking (60-0 mph): N/A
6. Slalom Speed: N/A

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