Alfa Romeo Vivace Spider

Vehicle Overview

The Alfa Romeo Vivace Spider is a design research model created by Pininfarina in 1986. Designed by Diego Ottina, this concept car explores the quintessential features of Alfa Romeo: sportiness, lightness, aerodynamics, and compactness. The Vivace Spider shares many common elements with its coupé counterpart, showcasing a cohesive design language. The front end design of the Vivace draws clear inspiration from the Alfa Romeo 164, reflecting the brand’s contemporary styling cues. Significantly, the Vivace had a strong influence on the design of the Alfa Romeo Spider 916 of the following decade. Both the 916 Spider and the 1990 Proteo concept drew heavily from the design and stylistic elements of the Vivace, highlighting its impact on Alfa Romeo’s design evolution. This model represents a key step in the brand’s exploration of aerodynamic efficiency and dynamic aesthetics, embodying the innovative spirit of Alfa Romeo and Pininfarina’s design expertise.