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07-11-2014, 06:43 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Recently I have seen a convertible Ferrari and convertible Alfa Romeo named 'Spyder'.
Is someone able to explain how a 'Spyder' = convertible? |
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07-11-2014, 07:30 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2014
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Traditionally a Spyder was similar to a roadster (a 2 seater) but with less weather protection.
Nowadays due to over use by marketing departments it simply means a convertible and can be either a 2 or 4 seater. |
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07-11-2014, 08:08 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Here is some info I have found however I am not sure wether or not it is correct;
" Supposedly they were called spyders because the soft top was supported by 4 metal beams on each side of the carriage, so 8 legs like a spider. Here is a pic of one with 5 supporting beams on each side: http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x...ge_1780884.jpg " Full page can be found here; http://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comment...alled_spiders/ |
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07-11-2014, 09:05 PM
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Performance Inc.
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I think it depends on the marque as to what they call their convertible my Lotus is sold and referred to as a roadster it has a hard top and a removable canvas soft top same as a spyder or convertible all mean the same canvas top comes off.....
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Spyder = Convertible ???
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