Abarth 124 Spider 124 GT 1.4 MultiAir (170 Hp) Automatic
Abarth 124 Spider:
The Fiat 124 Spider is a sports car which was made by Mazda and sold by Fiat from 2016 until 2019. It is a two-seater roadster with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The result of a partnership between Mazda and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , the 124 Spider is largely based on the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 roadster and was manufactured alongside the MX-5 at Mazda's factory in Hiroshima.
The 124 Spider shares its platform, mechanicals, interior and top mechanism with the MX-5 but is differentiated by its exterior styling, a turbocharged FCA Multiair engine, retuned shock absorbers, and its nominally-increased length and cargo capacity over the MX-5. The 124 nameplate and exterior styling details recall the Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124 Sport Spider, manufactured from 1966 to 1985. It debuted at the 2015 LA Auto Show, and was sold in North America for model years 2017–2020. Just over 41,000 were produced....(Read more on Wikipedia)
124 GT Overview:
Abarth 124 Spider (124 GT). With 250 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1080 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.9 s). The top speed reaches 229 km/h. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (170 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 6.9 sec.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.6 L/100 km for its class.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(124 Spider: 2016 - 2019).
| General: |
| Brand: | Abarth |
| Model: | 124 Spider |
| Generation: | 124 GT |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 MultiAir (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 124.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 552 53 268 [Same engine] More details about the engine 552 53 268 |
| Engine displacement: | 1368 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 229 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.4 kg/Hp, 157.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.3 kg/Nm, 231.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.6 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1080 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4054 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1233 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2310 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1496 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1503 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/45 R17 W84 |
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| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
If you could change one thing about the Abarth 124 Spider, what would it be?