Alfa Romeo Spider

Years1971–2011
Generations8
Total variants42
Body stylesConvertible
DesignerAldo Brovarone and Battista Pininfarina at Pininfarina
AssemblyItaly: Grugliasco, Turin · Italy: San Giorgio Canavese
PredecessorAlfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
Also known as"Duetto"

The Alfa Romeo Spider is a convertible model, produced 1971–2011, spanning 8 generations with 42 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Spider (2008-2011), Spider (2006-2008), Spider (2003-2006) and Spider (1998-2003). The Spider (1998-2003) generation is the most extensively documented, with 12 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 8

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Alfa Romeo Spider have?

The Alfa Romeo Spider has 8 generations with 42 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Alfa Romeo Spider produced?

The Alfa Romeo Spider has been produced 1971–2011. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

The Alfa Romeo Spider is available as Convertible. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

41,956Estimated total · €8,391 per year
  • Depreciation19,553
  • Fuel / energy11,813
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax3,840

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 1

Alfa Romeo Spider: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • "Duetto"
Across · Convertible

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Spider (1971-1983)1971–1983127 hp9.3 s1★ 3.4
Spider (1983-1990)1983–1990128 hp9 s1€24k★ 3.4
Spider (1990-1993)1990–1993120 hp9.4 s1€26k★ 3.4
Spider (1995-1998)1995–1998171 hp7.9 s4€32k–€41k★ 3.2
Spider (1998-2003)1998–2003174 hp7.9 s12€32k–€51k★ 2.4
Spider (2003-2006)2003–2006185 hp7.7 s3€37k–€47k★ 2.5
Spider (2006-2008)2006–2008218 hp8 s10€45k–€59k★ 2.5
Spider (2008-2011)2008–2011213 hp8.1 s10€43k–€67k★ 2.8