1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Niki Lauda F.1 Specifications

The following specifications are for the Niki Lauda F.1 special edition Alfa Romeo Spider.  The car was available only in red.

Chassis
Body Style	2-passenger Roadster
Drivetrain
Layout	Front engine, rear drive
Exterior Dimensions
Length	161.3"
Width	64.4"
Height	50.6"
Wheelbase	88.7"
Track (F/R)	52.3"/50.3"
Engine
Type	Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement	120 cu. in./1962cc
Bore & Stroke	3.3" x 3.5" 84mm x 88.5mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Valvetrain	Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)
Materials	Aluminum block, aluminum head
Construction	5 main bearings
Fuel System	Mechanical fuel injection
Horsepower (SAE Net)	110hp
Torque (SAE Net)	121 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
Oil Capacity	7.1 quarts
Cooling System Capacity	2.5 gallons
Transmission & Final Drive
Transmission	5-speed manual
Differential	Limited Slip
Final Drive Ratio	4.5:1
Suspension & Steering
Front	Indepedent w/inclined A-arms, coil springs, double-action shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear	Live axle, coil springs, double-action shocks, anti-roll bar, torque tee
Steering	Recirculating ball
Turns, Lock-to-Lock	3.5
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb	34.5'
Brakes, Wheels & Tires
Front Brakes	9.84" disc w/power assist
Rear Brakes	9.84" disc w/power assist
Wheels	5.5Jx14 cast magnesium
Tires	165 HR14 steel belted radial
Tire Pressure (F/R)	24 psi/24 psi
Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight	2550 lbs.
Fuel Capacity	12 gallons
Performance
0-30 mph	5.1 seconds*
0-40 mph	7.3 seconds*
0-50 mph	10.4 seconds*
0-60 mph	14.3 seconds*
0-70 mph	19.3 seconds*
0-80 mph	26.34 seconds*
Quarter Mile	19.2 seconds @ 73.0 mph
30-0 mph	37.9'*
60-0 mph	166.0'*
Power to Weight Ratio	23.2 lbs./horsepower
Economy
EPA Estimate	18 mpg city/26 mpg highway
EPA Weighted Average	21.0 mpg
Motor Trend 73-mile Test Loop	23.2 mpg*
Price
Base Price	$9,295

*=As tested by Motor Trend, July 1978

Source:  http://www.carsandracingstuff.com/library/s/spider.php