The new engine is an excellent performer. Previously available with a choice of 2.2-litre or 3.2-litre V6 petrol or 2.4-litre diesel units, Alfa Romeo has added a new 2.0-litre diesel and 1.7-litre turbocharged petrol unit to both the Spider and Brera ranges.
A notably advanced engine, the petrol unit uses direct injection, variable valve timing and a turbo to produce 200bhp at 4,750rpm and a peak of 320Nm of torque at an almost unbelievable 1,400rpm. The result is an engine that delivers across the rev range and proves easy to live with on a high speed cruise and around town.
Economy is not particularly impressive. The new petrol engine, and the 2.0-litre JTDM diesel unit for that matter, was introduced to offer high performance with lower emissions. The 192g/km CO2 emissions figure is fixed as far as road tax is concerned, but the stated 34.5mpg combined fuel consumption figure proves hard to achieve in the real world.
Specs & ratings
* Model: Spider 1750 TBi
* Engine: 1.7-litre four cylinder
* Transmission: Six-speed manual, FWD
* Max power: 200bhp @ 4,750rpm
* Max torque: 320Nm @ 1,400rpm
* Top speed: 235kph
* 0-100kph: 7.8sec
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