Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo Spider Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Alfa-Romeo Spider has a 3195cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Spider shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Spider's Front Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1690 kgs (3725 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo Spider shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 3195cc 24V V6 engine produces 256 bhp (190 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 237 lb-ft (321.3 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (236 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo Spider you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 Volvo S60 T6 3.0 Turbo (176.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo Spider.

The Alfa-Romeo Spider has a Power to weight ratio of 151.4 bhp per ton and 140.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 Spider competing with the 2013 Volvo S60 T6 3.0 Turbo (176.4 bhp per ton) or the 1991 Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet (176.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alfa-Romeo Spider generating around 140.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1973 Ferrari 308 GT/4 3.0L V8 (165.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (165.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.2 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 as fast as the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the or the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs). This Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the and the 2011 Abarth 500C Essesse 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Spider and the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo Spider on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.01 secs @ 91.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (14.94 secs), the 2010 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro (14.94 secs), and the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP 1.6 Turbo (14.94 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 has a maximum speed of 152mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 Spider equals the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 then how about the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph), the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (163 mph), or the 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 (163 mph).

Related Links:

2007 Spider Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison