| Alfa Duetto Spider | |
| Engine | In-line four-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1290/1570/1975 cm³ |
| Engine control | DOHC |
| Power | 64/80/83 kW (87/109/113 HP) |
| Power drive design | Face engine with rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Five-speed |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones |
| Suspension (rear) | Rigid axle with coil springs |
| Construction period | 1966 - 1993 |
| Price | Approx. 13.000 DM |
| Design | Pininfarina |
| Predecessor | Giulietta 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.