Fiat 124 Spider 1400 Sport (90 Hp)
Fiat 124:
The Fiat 124 is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Italian company Fiat between 1966 and 1974. The saloon superseded the Fiat 1300 and spawned station wagon, four-seater coupé , and two-seater convertible variants.
Fiat licensed numerous variants of the 124 for worldwide manufacture, including the Russian-built VAZ-2101 "Zhiguli" and its many derivatives. Known as the Lada outside the Soviet Union, these Russian variants constituted the vast majority of 124 derived production, making it the fifth best selling automotive platform in history....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Spider Overview:
Fiat 124 (Spider). With 108 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.5 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (90 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 12.5 sec).
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Spider (2016): 2016 - ).
| General: |
| Brand: | Fiat |
| Model: | 124 |
| Generation: | Spider |
| Modification (Engine): | 1400 Sport (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 1966 |
| End of production: | March, 1969 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 62.6 Hp/l [83mm less] |
| Torque: | 108 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 124 AC.000 More details about the engine 124 AC.000 |
| Engine displacement: | 1438 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.75 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 71.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.9:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Space: |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3971 mm mm [83mm less] |
| Width: | 1613 mm mm [127mm less] |
| Height: | 1250 mm mm [17mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2280 mm mm [30mm less] |
| Front track: | 1350 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1320 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 | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm |
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