Vehicle model
Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider is Alfa Romeo's historic roadster, a two-seat, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive car produced from 1966 to 1994 across four generations (the 105/115 series). Unveiled at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, it was the last design penned by Battista Pinin Farina. Nicknamed Duetto at its debut, it carried its DNA across the decades, from the Osso di seppia (cuttlebone) nose to the Coda tronca (cut-off tail). It left its mark on popular culture, notably in film. The Spider name was revived in 1995 by the 916 series (GTV and Spider), with front-wheel drive. A collector's and pleasure model, the Spider symbolizes Alfa Romeo's sporting spirit and Italian style more than an everyday vehicle. Tire/wheel note: a classic roadster with modest-diameter wheels depending on the era; in Quebec, a vintage convertible is used mainly in summer, and tires suited to seasonal use should be favored, the vehicle rarely being driven in winter.
History
History of the Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider is Alfa Romeo's historic roadster, a two-seat, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive car produced from 1966 to 1994 across four generations (the 105/115 series). Unveiled at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, it was the last design penned by Battista Pinin Farina. Nicknamed Duetto at its debut, it carried its DNA across the decades, from the Osso di seppia (cuttlebone) nose to the Coda tronca (cut-off tail). It left its mark on popular culture, notably in film. The Spider name was revived in 1995 by the 916 series (GTV and Spider), with front-wheel drive. A collector's and pleasure model, the Spider symbolizes Alfa Romeo's sporting spirit and Italian style more than an everyday vehicle. Tire/wheel note: a classic roadster with modest-diameter wheels depending on the era; in Quebec, a vintage convertible is used mainly in summer, and tires suited to seasonal use should be favored, the vehicle rarely being driven in winter.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
A front-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster; the classic 105/115 series used twin-cam four-cylinder engines. The later 916 series switched to a front-wheel-drive architecture with multi-link rear suspension.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les Alfa Romeo modernes (Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale) chaussent généralement des jantes en alliage de grand diamètre, fréquemment de 17 à 20 pouces selon la finition, avec des pneus à profil bas sur les versions sportives. Les versions Quadrifoglio et les finitions haut de gamme montent les plus grands diamètres. Au Québec, l'usage de pneus d'hiver homologués (logo montagne et flocon) est obligatoire en saison froide et fortement recommandé pour ces véhicules à vocation sportive, souvent à propulsion ou intégrale: un jeu hivernal dédié, parfois en diamètre légèrement inférieur pour un meilleur compromis, protège jantes et tenue de route. Vérifier le bon entraxe et l'alésage avant tout achat de jantes; restez sur les dimensions homologuées du constructeur.
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