2013 Alfa Romeo Spider will use Chrysler’s rear-wheel-drive platform

CEO Sergio Marchionne has revealed the five-year plan for Fiat. One of the most anticipated parts of the announcement was the segment on his plan regarding new Fiat cars based on Chrysler platforms.

This list includes a new 2013 Alfa Romeo Spider that will be based on Chrysler’s rear-wheel-drive platform. At this point, Alfa Romeo will have achieved its long-awaited US return with the next-generation MiTo, along with a large Giulia sedan and station wagon which was launched in 2012. The use of a Chrysler platform hints at the Mercedes-derived rear-wheel-drive platform used for the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.
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theoptimisticpessimist - 4/22/2010 2:06:33 PM

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Isn't that the old E class platform?

Agent63 - 4/24/2010 4:31:07 AM

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Yes it's the old an e-class platform from two generations ago. So Alfa's just recycling the crossfire again.

freeagent - 4/22/2010 10:32:04 PM

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yes, 2 gens ago. I'll bet that's one heavy Alfa. How can I sell Chrysler short?

STJ88 - 4/23/2010 7:50:09 AM

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Very nice a 20 year old merc platform! Thats gonna be really competitive.... NOT!

bfghemicuda - 4/23/2010 11:37:26 AM

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The plat form is not a direct [origonal] part replacement. Many of the engineerinc aspects of the platform have been refined.

david999 - 4/23/2010 12:54:59 PM

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I am sort of bummed-out reading this news. Italian designed and built Alfa Romeos are a joy to drive. I am wary of this model with this platform.

mini22 - 4/23/2010 4:54:05 PM

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Forget about the platform. It's all about how it's tuned suspension wise. Jaguar's XF uses the same platform as the old Jaguar S and Lincoln LS.Yet they made it work quite well.The wheelbase will have about 15 inches chopped out of it making it much lighter. Properly tuned it should be just fine.