Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo Spider
Power
200HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
6.8l/100
Emissions
179g/km
0-100 km/h
8.4s
Top Speed
228km/h
Weight
1735kg
Price
41,400€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
2 / 2 doors
253 L
70 L
147 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDm 200 CV Selective (2007-2008)
General description
The 2006 Alfa Romeo Spider, in its version with the 200 HP 2.4 JTDm diesel engine, represents a bold and controversial bet by the Italian brand. Combining the sensuality of a purebred convertible with the strength and contained consumption of a five-cylinder diesel engine was a statement of intent, seeking to win over hearts that also thought with their heads.
Driving experience
Driving this Spider is an experience of contrasts. The thrust of the 200 HP engine and its 400 Nm of torque is immediate and forceful, offering vigorous acceleration that pins you to the seat. Although its high weight of 1735 kg is noticeable in the tightest corners, the chassis with its double-wishbone suspension gives it surprising poise and stability. The sound of the 5-cylinder engine, deep and peculiar for a convertible, adds a unique character, while open-top driving intensifies every sensation.
Design and aesthetics
The design is, quite simply, a work of art signed by Pininfarina based on Giugiaro's Brera. Every line of the Alfa Romeo Spider exudes Italian passion and sportiness. Its sharp front with the iconic triangular grille, the triple headlights, and a muscular, tucked-in rear create a silhouette that is instantly captivating. It's a car that is not just driven, but admired. Even when stationary, it conveys a sense of movement and elegance that few convertibles of its era could match.
Technology and features
Under its sculptural bodywork, the Spider JTDm hid advanced technology for its time. The heart was its 5-cylinder diesel engine with common-rail direct injection, variable geometry turbo, and intercooler, an engineering feat that achieved exceptional performance with moderate consumption. The chassis was not far behind, with a sophisticated double-wishbone suspension setup both at the front and rear, a solution that guaranteed top-tier dynamic behavior.
Competition
In the exclusive two-seater convertible segment, the Spider faced German titans like the Audi TT Roadster, the BMW Z4, and the Mercedes-Benz SLK. While its rivals relied almost exclusively on gasoline engines, Alfa Romeo played a unique and risky card with this powerful diesel engine. It offered a design with more soul than the cold German perfection and an overwhelming torque that gave it a different personality, although it sacrificed some agility due to its greater weight.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDm is a car for the 'Alfista' who doesn't renounce reason. It is the improbable but fascinating fusion of Italian beauty, the pleasure of open-top driving, and the efficiency of a high-performance diesel engine. It is not the most agile or the lightest, but its timeless design, tremendous thrust, and unmistakable character make it a special and memorable piece. A brave statement that passion is not always at odds with a touch of pragmatism.