Alfa Romeo Spider 916
The Alfa Romeo Spider 916 (1995–2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 916 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290–4,300 mm RDW | 4,285–4,299 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm RDW | 1,776–1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,320 mm RDW | 1,315–1,318 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm RDW | 2,540 mm |
| Front track | 1,499–1,516 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,497–1,538 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,297–1,395 kg RDW | 1,350–1,470 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,397–1,495 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,610–1,680 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,000 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 210–225 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 169–289 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/50R16, 225/45R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 68.1% (66.6–69.5) | 69.2% | 4,155 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 38.5% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 37.6% | 41.6% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 22.3% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Tyres | 21.3% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 15.1% | 28.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 4 versions of the Alfa Romeo Spider 916
United Kingdom 4 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004Spider/GTV 2.0 Twin Spark 16v · 2.0 TS 16v · 2.0 JTS | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 220 g/km |
| 20043.2 V6 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.2 L/100 km NEDC | 315 g/km |
| 2000–2003GTV V6 24v · 3.0 V6 24v | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 278 g/km |
| 2000–2001GTV V6 24v | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 278 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.