The current Alfa Romeo Spider is 167.7″ long, 63.8″ wide, on a 88.6″ wheelbase, weighing 2,549 lb. Since 1976 it has grown 4% in length and gained 4% in weight. At 14 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Alfa Romeo Spider generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1978 | 161″ | 64.6″ | 50.8″ | 88.6″ | 2,456 lb |
| 1981 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 48.8″ | 88.6″ | — |
| 1985–1987 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 48.8″ | 88.6″ | 2,553 lb |
| 1990 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 48.8″ | 88.6″ | 2,549 lb |
| 1991 | 179.5″ | 69.3″ | 56.3″ | 104.7″ | 3,325 lb |
| 1992–1994 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 49.6″ | 88.6″ | 2,549 lb |
From 1976 to today the Spider gained 6.7″ of length (4%) and 93 lb of weight (4%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Spider year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 12 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 179.5″ | 69.3″ | 104.7″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 161″ | 64.6″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 161″ | 64.6″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 161″ | 64.6″ | 88.6″ | 1 |
Will a Spider fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 550 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 63.8″ | 68.5″ | -4.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 88.6″ | 100.4″ | -11.8″ |
| Curb weight | 2,549 lb | 2,917 lb | -368 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Alfa Romeo Spider?
167.7″ (13′ 12″) in its current generation, 63.8″ wide and 49.6″ tall.
How much does a Alfa Romeo Spider weigh?
2,549 lb at the kerb, which is 4% more than the first generation we hold from 1976.
Will a Spider fit in a garage?
At 14 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Spider got bigger over the years?
Yes — 6.7″ longer and 93 lb heavier since 1976, across 6 generations. Weight grew 4%, far faster than length.