History Alfa Duetto Spider

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German version

Alfa Duetto Spider
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement1290/1570/1975 cm³
Engine controlDOHC
Power64/80/83 kW (87/109/113 HP)
Power drive designFace engine with rear-wheel drive
TransmissionFive-speed
Suspension (front)Double wishbones
Suspension (rear)Rigid axle with coil springs
Construction period1966 - 1993
PriceApprox. 13.000 DM
DesignPininfarina
PredecessorGiulietta Spider

Technically, the Duetto Spider does not differ from the models with metal roof and the sedans, however, it became a legend as if it had been an independent model. Maybe this is due to its early debut in the film "the graduate" with Dustin Hoffman. Hoffman plays a man who is in a period of life between school and study, and is seduced by the woman of a married couple, being friends of his parents. Later on, he runs off with her daughter. The car probably reflects this attitude to life. Why is this enthusiasm limited to older Alfas? One ingredient absolutely necessary for this feeling is to keep a certain style. Unfortunately, in later times the company Alfa squinted too much to the American market designing their Spiders. Alfa's sins may be verified by the three pictures above.
In the meantime (2006) there is a new cabriolet. The material roof remained; rear-wheel drive and sound disappeared. Like with most modern vehicles, the design has lost its genuineness. Maybe at least its reliability has improved, to help the company in regaining respectable sales figures.