Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo Spider
Power
260HP
Torque
322Nm
Consumption
12.2l/100
Emissions
288g/km
0-100 km/h
7.2s
Top Speed
244km/h
Weight
1760kg
Price
43,310€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
AWD
2 / 2 doors
235 L
70 L
191 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS Q4 260CV Q-Tronic (2008-2010)
General description
The Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS Q4 represents the culmination of Italian passion for open-top driving. Born from the elegant Brera platform, this 2008 convertible is not just a car, it's a statement of style and performance. With its powerful V6 engine and the security of the Q4 all-wheel drive, it promises an unforgettable experience, merging classic Alfa Romeo beauty with exceptional dynamic capability.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Spider V6 is a symphony for the senses. The roar of the 3.2-liter, 260-horsepower engine is addictive, a mechanical melody that invites you to explore every curve. Although its 1760 kg weight is noticeable, the Q4 all-wheel drive provides extraordinary poise and safety, allowing you to squeeze out its power with total confidence. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 7.2 seconds is forceful, and the feeling of the wind with the top down is simply sublime. The Q-Tronic automatic gearbox offers a high level of driving comfort, ideal for long drives.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Alfa Romeo Spider is pure Italian sculpture in motion. Derived directly from the acclaimed Brera, its bodywork, a masterpiece by Pininfarina, exudes elegance and sportiness from every angle. The aggressive front with the iconic 'scudetto', the fluid lines running along its profile, and a muscular rear with four exhaust tips create a timeless and seductive silhouette. Inside, the cabin envelops its two occupants in an atmosphere of sporty luxury, with a driver-oriented console and high-quality materials.
Technology and features
Under its designer skin, the Spider hides advanced technology for its time. The heart is the 3.2 JTS direct-injection engine, an aluminum V6 that delivers 260 HP with a linear response. The Q4 all-wheel-drive system, with a Torsen center differential, is the true technological star, intelligently distributing torque to maximize traction and dynamism. Added to this is an elaborate double-wishbone suspension on both axles, which seeks the perfect balance between comfort and sporty behavior.
Competition
At its launch, the Alfa Spider faced formidable competition in the premium roadster segment. Its most direct rivals were the BMW Z4, with its focus on pure sportiness and rear-wheel drive; the Audi TT Roadster, which shared the all-wheel-drive option and an iconic design with the Alfa; and the Mercedes-Benz SLK, with its innovative retractable hardtop and its image of comfort and prestige. Even the Porsche Boxster, although positioned slightly higher, was an alternative to consider.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS Q4 is not a car chosen with the head, but with the heart. It is an ode to beauty, to the sound of a great V6 engine, and to the pleasure of top-down driving. It may not be the most agile or the most efficient in its class, but it compensates with a charisma and style that its rivals could rarely match. It is a future classic, a perfect convertible Gran Turismo for enjoying the journey, where every kilometer is an aesthetic and emotional experience.