Compare Alfa Romeo Spider 916 vs Alfa Romeo 8C Spider vs Tesla Roadster

Variants
1.8 T. Spark
2.0 JTS
2.0 T. Spark 150 Euro3
2.0 T. Spark 150
2.0 T. Spark 155
2.0 V6 TB
3.0 V6 192
3.0 V6 218
3.2 V6 240
Roadster
Roadster Sport

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
180 kg / 397 lbs
250 kg / 551 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 380x32 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360x32 mm
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
12.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
18.0 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/35 R 20 Rear wheel tires: 285/35 R 20
Turning Circle
10.4 m / 34.1 ft
11.1 m / 36.2 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
53.0 kWh (gross)
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door battery-electric Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1366 mm / 53.8 in
1127 mm / 44.4 in
Size | Length
4381 mm / 172.5 in
3946 mm / 155.4 in
Size | Width
1892 mm / 74.5 in | 2055 mm / 80.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1851 mm / 72.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1456.0 mm / 57.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1589.0 mm / 62.6 in
1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Weight
1675.0 kg / 3692.7 lbs
1235.0 kg / 2722.7 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 9 J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 10.5 J x 20
Front wheel rims: 6J x 16 Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2540 mm / 100.0 in
2645 mm / 104.1 in
2351 mm / 92.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.2 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
33.0 m / 108.2 ft
CO2 Emission
377 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.38
0.36
Fuel Economy
15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph
201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph
Towing Capacity
1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
AR8C
Engine | Bore
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.7 L / 286.3 cu-in / 4691.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Redline
7500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
95.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
1-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Automatic

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2010
2008 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
23%
87%
59%
Pros
  • Decent engine offerings
  • Decent driving dynamics
  • Sexy styling
  • Small turning circle
  • Great handling characteristics
  • Rather quick
  • Overall good handling
  • Fun little car
Cons
  • Quite ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • High 0.38 drag coefficient
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Essentially a Maserati GranCabrio, but much more expensive
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Quite impractical

Price

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