Alfa Romeo Spider Coil Spring Replacement Parts

Yes, the Alfa Romeo Spider (916 series, 1995–2005) uses coil springs as part of its suspension setup, with double wishbones at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear, both using coil springs. So this is a genuine part to search for on this model. Make sure you specify front or rear when requesting a quote from a breaker, as these are different components.

The 916-series Spider ran from 1995 to 2005 as a single generation, so early and late cars share the same basic platform. However, there were mid-life updates and running changes across the production run, so whether a spring from a 1998 car crosses over correctly to a 2003 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as spring rates or fitment details may differ. Don't assume all 916 Spiders are identical under the skin.

The 916 Spider was offered with several engines including 2.0 Twin Spark, 3.0 V6, and later 3.2 V6 variants, and the heavier V6 engines can influence suspension specification. It's worth telling the breaker your exact engine size when requesting a quote, as spring rates may vary between the lighter four-cylinder and heavier V6 cars. Confirm against your registration to be sure you receive the correct spring for your drivetrain.

Trim level alone does not affect coil spring fitment on the Spider — the suspension hardware is determined by the generation and engine, not by trim designation. That said, you should confirm with the breaker if you believe your car may have sport or Lusso specification, as suspension tuning variants can exist within the same model range and the breaker will need to check against your registration. Cosmetic differences between trim levels won't affect whether the spring physically fits.

Yes, front and rear coil springs on the 916 Spider are entirely different parts and are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker whether you need the nearside (NS) or offside (OS) front spring, or whether it's a rear spring you're after, as breakers will need this detail to pull the correct part. Providing your registration alongside the engine size will help ensure an accurate match.

The GTV (916) and Spider (916) share the same platform and were built alongside each other from 1995 to 2005, so there is a strong possibility of shared suspension components. However, body style and weight differences between the coupe and the convertible Spider could mean subtle differences in specification, so you should confirm cross-compatibility with the breaker against both registrations rather than assuming the parts are identical. A good breaker familiar with 916-series Alfas will be able to advise quickly.