ALFA Romeo Spider 1996 test drive - 2003 convertible
May the sun always be
At the end of summer, two amazing cars fell into our hands - Alfa Romeo Spider and BMW Z3 relatives. We already wrote about the latter in the first motor, but Spider for Moscow has become a novelty. Z3 We took a couple to him to compare the style and ideology of these machines. Dmitry Noskov, Grigory Kuznetsov Both Spider and Z3 have a long history. The previous Alfa Romeo Spider was produced for almost 30 years, and the modern model appeared in 1995, along with the GTV compartment. It is distinguished by a cleaning soft roof and the absence of rear seats from the compartment.
Without the roof, Spider looks breathtaking. After a while, in addition to delight, you begin to experience envy. It is envy of those who have yet to get acquainted with Alfa Romeo Spider.
Imagine a hot summer day, an open car. Okay? And if it is double? Even better. The girl will be corrected? Generally wonderful. And if there is no girl? Feel free to sit in Alfa Romeospider - in such a wonderful car, loneliness cannot be long. Eh, what beauties looked back at us ... Stop, it's time to pull themselves together, remember strict editors and try to write an impartial report ...
Considering Alfa Romeo cars, you gradually come to the idea that this company simply does not know how to make ugly cars. In the case of Spider, the designers seem to have even overdid it. Look at the photos...
Looking at the standing car, you understand how unnatural the stillness is for her. And this exciting middle line - rising from the front bumper, she as if hugs the riders.
But pretty emotions. We jump inside, fall into sports seats and break off the place.
The hundred -fingered motor provides excellent acceleration. Air flows are simple.
The sensitive response of the machine to the slightest movement of the steering wheel, a rigid suspension, singing of the motor and wind - in the blood -fast adrenaline.
Yes, we seemed to want to calm down ... we stop. This Alfa, by the way, has very good brakes. We leave the car, take a breath and head to another beauty, although the handsome man is probably a more suitable word.
BMW Z3, \u200b\u200bof course, is also very beautiful. But the origins of design solutions are completely different here. Alfa Romeo is an automobile car, designed for the owner, appreciates and serious dynamic characteristics, and stylish appearance. This is not to say that Z3 is deprived of these qualities. No, but they are a little less expressed. The fact is that, although IZ3 is produced in the USA, he must win an English buyer.
The German company BMW has long been trying to capture this market sector, and it is worth noting that it succeeds. One of the most striking examples is the purchase of a British concern Rover. Also, the producing of the holy of the holy of the British automotive industry, Rolls -Royce.
Another blow to the Germans on the island bridgehead was the release of the Z3 model. This car looks like they made it in Britain. The origins of the design of this relatives are in such classic English machines as MG, Austin Healey. Moreover, Z3 replaced the English legend in the famous series about James Bond, Aston Martin car.
Apparently, James Bond, although superman, is clearly low - with a roof raised even to people of medium -sized sitting in Z3 is inconvenient. But everything else suits 100%, BMW cars have always been distinguished by a thorough study of the driver's seat. The Z3 salon is less spacious than the Alfa Romeo, it is not so stylish and seems too simple.
The acceleration dynamics of the Z3 is slightly worse than that of Spider, but it is still impressive. And the rest of the running qualities to match the BMW brand - a clear steering, excellent brakes.
Honestly, in Alfa Romeo Spider is still more style, besides, this machine is more spacious and dynamic.
But when we flew along the Moscow streets, others clearly liked Z3: BMW brand in Russia is known than Alfa Romeo, respectively, there is more interest in it.
A source: Magazine Motor