Alfa Spider SU Build
This vehicle was developed for a lady with special requirements. Her Alfa should not only be beautiful, but also sporty, light, and elegant, and absolutely reliable, without the usual age-related quirks of a classic car. From an old body, the Spider SU project was born – named after the initials of its owner. The result is a red Spider that combines timeless elegance with modern everyday usability, uniquely blending driving pleasure, reliability, and comfort. Unmistakable in design – an Alfa with personality, style, and soul. A lady for the lady.
Body & Exterior
- Body completely dismantled and revised
- Body stripped, derusted, and KTL-coated
- Repainted in red
- Custom-made front/rear fascias and widened fenders
- New black vinyl convertible top
- Gold-colored Biscione graphic on hood
- Headlight covers
- Newer taillights
- Dual exterior mirrors
- Bright trim strips
- Central exhaust outlet
- 15-inch GTA-style wheels
Technology, Chassis & Drivetrain
- 2.0-liter inline-four with twin camshaft
- Two Dell'Orto carburetors
- Alfamaster GTA-style airbox
- Tubular exhaust manifolds / Headers
- Electric fan added
- Reinforcement plates added in engine compartment
- Electrics revised and updated
- Chassis revised and modernized
- Wider front axle track implemented
- Geometry revised and adjusted
- Bilstein shock absorbers
- Reinforced or adjusted springs
- Steering revised and adjusted
- Power-assisted disc brakes all around
- Aluminum brake calipers
- Cross-ventilated / cross-drilled front brake discs
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Limited-slip differential installed
- New premium exhaust system
Interior & Features
- Interior renewed and refreshed
- Bucket seats in black vinyl/Alcantara leather
- Dashboard renewed in matching color
- Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel
- Ventilation overhauled and heating integrated
- Kenwood digital media stereo (Bluetooth/hands-free)
- Digital clock added
- Instrumentation with tachometer up to 8,000 rpm
- Speedometer up to 140 mph
- Gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, voltage, water temperature
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