Isdera Spyder Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1983–1993) — First Generation
The first-generation Isdera Spyder is a hand-built German roadster in the classic sense: compact, light and open-topped, built in tiny numbers for drivers who value mechanical directness over outright size or luxury.
Each Isdera Spyder engine is a gasoline unit driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox, as in the 1.8 MT and 2.3 MT examples. In a car this light, the larger 2.3 adds noticeably stronger pull, while the simple rear-drive powertrain keeps the driving feel unfiltered.
Roadster — Isdera Spyder Engines and Transmissions