1979 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000
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- Photo: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Niki Lauda Special Edition, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Veloce by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Niki Lauda Special Edition, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider interior by Ssu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000 is a 111-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,195 MSRP.
It makes 111 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
The Spider measures 168.8 inches long on a 88.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,460 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,195 ($50,115 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 DOHC |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 111 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 8V, chain-driven |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 88.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | SPICA mechanical fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 12 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, trailing arms, T-arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. |
| Tires Front | 165HR14 |
| Tires Rear | 165HR14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.8 in |
| Width | 64.1 in |
| Height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 88.6 in |
| Front Track | 52.13 in |
| Rear Track | 50.16 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.72 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,460 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Alfa Romeo SPIDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 21, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE FUEL PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN MISALIGNMENT OF THE PUMP.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND RELATED HARDWARE WITH A NEW PUMP KIT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V052000
Dec 12, 1980 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DUE TO INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES DURING MODIFICATION OF THE FUEL PUMP, THE PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN MISALIGNED. CERTAIN ADVERSE CONDITIONS OR HIGH LOADS SUCH AS TRAILER TOWING, MOTOR SPORTS EVENTS, OR OTHER DRIVING MODES WHICH IMPOSE ABNORMALLY HIGH LOADS ON THE VEHICLES, COMBINED WITH LOW LEVELS OF FUEL IN THE TANK, MAY CAUSE LACK OF VEHICLE POWER AND STALLING.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUBMERGED FUEL PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED TYPE WHICH AVOIDS INSTALLATION DIFFICULITIES. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 80V164000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.