A Better 1992's Model: The Alfa Romeo Spider for 1993

The Alfa Romeo Spider is a 2-door car available at your Alfa Romeo dealer. The Spider came in two configurations: Base and Veloce. The Base configuration is powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 25 - 30 highway miles and 22 city. The Spider competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the Spider for 1992 and 1993 includes the 2.0 liter engine by Alfa Romeo, weighing in at 4 cylinders and eight valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Spider.

The Spider uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Spider Base are 63.90 inches wide by 167.70 inches long. It sits 49.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 88.60 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $24,870, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1993 Spider is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1993 Spider gets 25 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

What We Think of the Alfa Romeo Spider

The 1992 model began the promise of the Alfa Romeo Spider. The 1993 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Alfa Romeo hopes that the Spider Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.