Alfa Romeo Spider |
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A sports car produced by Alfa Romeo.
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Photographs 1978 Niki Lauda F.1 Specifications 1982 Specifications Model Kits Article Index |
1978 Niki Lauda F.1 Specifications
The following specifications are for the Niki Lauda F.1 special edition Alfa Romeo Spider. The car was available only in red.
| Chassis | |
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| Body Style | 2-passenger Roadster |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front engine, rear drive |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Length | 161.3" |
| Width | 64.4" |
| Height | 50.6" |
| Wheelbase | 88.7" |
| Track (F/R) | 52.3"/50.3" |
| Engine | |
| Type | Inline 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 120 cu. in./1962cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.3" x 3.5" 84mm x 88.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valvetrain | Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) |
| Materials | Aluminum block, aluminum head |
| Construction | 5 main bearings |
| Fuel System | Mechanical fuel injection |
| Horsepower (SAE Net) | 110hp |
| Torque (SAE Net) | 121 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm |
| Oil Capacity | 7.1 quarts |
| Cooling System Capacity | 2.5 gallons |
| Transmission & Final Drive | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Differential | Limited Slip |
| Final Drive Ratio | 4.5:1 |
| Suspension & Steering | |
| Front | Indepedent w/inclined A-arms, coil springs, double-action shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear | Live axle, coil springs, double-action shocks, anti-roll bar, torque tee |
| Steering | Recirculating ball |
| Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.5 |
| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb | 34.5' |
| Brakes, Wheels & Tires | |
| Front Brakes | 9.84" disc w/power assist |
| Rear Brakes | 9.84" disc w/power assist |
| Wheels | 5.5Jx14 cast magnesium |
| Tires | 165 HR14 steel belted radial |
| Tire Pressure (F/R) | 24 psi/24 psi |
| Weights & Capacities | |
| Curb Weight | 2550 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gallons |
| Performance | |
| 0-30 mph | 5.1 seconds* |
| 0-40 mph | 7.3 seconds* |
| 0-50 mph | 10.4 seconds* |
| 0-60 mph | 14.3 seconds* |
| 0-70 mph | 19.3 seconds* |
| 0-80 mph | 26.34 seconds* |
| Quarter Mile | 19.2 seconds @ 73.0 mph |
| 30-0 mph | 37.9'* |
| 60-0 mph | 166.0'* |
| Power to Weight Ratio | 23.2 lbs./horsepower |
| Economy | |
| EPA Estimate | 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway |
| EPA Weighted Average | 21.0 mpg |
| Motor Trend 73-mile Test Loop | 23.2 mpg* |
| Price | |
| Base Price | $9,295 |
| Model | |
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| 0-60 mph* | 11.7 seconds |
| 80-0 mph* | 283 feet |
| Cornering Capability* | 0.763g |
| Interior Noise @ 70mph* | 81 dBA |
| Fuel Economy* | 22.5 mpg |
| Type | Manufacturer | Item # | Name | Scale | Notes |
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| Model Kit | Pocher | Spider Touring Gran Sport (Alfa Romeo) | 1:8 |
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 25 April 1994 | Receipt of Petition for Determination That Nonconforming 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation | Federal Register: NHTSA (William A. Boehly) |
| 29 June 1994 | Determination That Nonconforming 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation | Federal Register: NHTSA (William A. Boehly) |
