Alfa Romeo & Mazda Team Up For New Spyder
May 23, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Alfa Romeo Spider Based on Next-Gen Mazda MX-5
Those who have been anxiously awaiting an affordable spider from Alfa Romeo will be extremely please with this report. Word is that Fiat and Mazda have signed an agreement for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster.
According to the proposed deal, Fiat will be purchasing the next-generation Mazda MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture for the new Alfa Romeo Spider. Japanese reliability and Italian good looks sound like a wining combination to us!
The new Alfa Spider will only use Mazda’s rear-drive chassis, the engines will be unique to each brand.
“Establishing technology and product development alliances is one of Mazda’s corporate objectives and this announcement with Fiat is an important first step in that direction. It is especially exciting to be collaborating with such a prestigious marque as Alfa Romeo on a new roadster based on the next-generation MX-5, which is such an iconic vehicle for Mazda and recognized as the best-selling roadster of all time.” said Takashi Yamanouchi, Mazda’s Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO.
“This agreement clearly demonstrates our commitment to Alfa Romeo and the determination to grow it into a truly global brand. By partnering with Mazda, we will be co-operating with the recognized leader in compact rear-drive vehicle architectures in order to deliver an exciting and stylish roadster in the Alfa Romeo tradition. We are appreciative of this collaboration with Mazda and look forward to maintaining a fruitful and continuous relationship.” said Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne.
The bad news is we won't see this until 2015.
