FIAT / Abarth [Official] 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
Fiat Automobiles S.p.A.; originally FIAT, (Italian: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili di Torino; lit. 'Italian Automobiles Factory of Turin') is an Italian automobile manufacturer, founded in 1899 and formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. It is a subsidiary of Stellantis since 2021 through its Italian division. Also owned by Stellantis, Abarth & C. S.p.A. is an Italian racing and road-car maker and performance division founded by Italo-Austrian Carlo Abarth in 1949.
I like it a lot, maybe even better than the roadster.This render looks fantastic for me:
Source: omniauto.it
"The engine revs with the spritely verve you’d expect of an Italian sports car. Below 3000rpm, and off boost, it does feel a bit lethargic, but for the last half of its rev range, up to the engine’s 6500rpm limit, it makes the 124 feel exciting and energetic. There’s no doubt it feels turbocharged, but the slightly irregular delivery is far from unpredictable. Throttle response is also good, and the fast-revving engine makes heel-and-toe downchanges easy and entertaining.
The Abarth covers 0-62mph in 6.8sec – a pretty respectable figure for a sub-200bhp car. For comparison, the 158bhp, 2-litre MX-5, which weighs 60kg less at 1000kg, manages the dash to 62mph in 7.3sec.
What’s most significant about the engine, more so than the power or the delivery, is the noise it makes. If you’re used to the big, burbling noise emitted from the little 500-based Abarths, then the 124 will sound familiar. The brazen, unapologetically loud noise emitted from its quad exhausts lets you know the Abarth is more aggressive than an MX-5"
"If the 124 does understeer then it will transition easily and progressively into oversteer. With the traction control off there’s enough grunt from the engine to overwhelm the rear tyres and induce oversteer without throwing the car into a corner. This means you can have plenty of fun without having to delve too deep to find colossal amounts of commitment that would be completely inappropriate for the road.
The Abarth feels most comfortable driven on the throttle, the back-end squatting over the rear wheels and each movement of the accelerator working the LSD, changing the 124’s angle of attack. Keep it within the available grip of the tyres and it’s still effective and fun. Break traction and the Abarth continues to behave predictably. Reading the rear-end is very easy, partly due to the limited slip diff. And on an unknown road, the Abarth is a very fun, predictable and dependable companion."
http://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/17837/abarth-124-spider-review-a-lot-of-fun-but-not-without-its-faults
EVO actually liked the engine and the car overall. That really comes as a surprise! Guess what, here's a car that I would not buy. You see, from now on I will only purchase cars that I like, provided that EVO classifies them with less than 4.5 stars!
That's how I rate EVO's importance on my car's choice!
The Abarth covers 0-62mph in 6.8sec – a pretty respectable figure for a sub-200bhp car. For comparison, the 158bhp, 2-litre MX-5, which weighs 60kg less at 1000kg, manages the dash to 62mph in 7.3sec.
What’s most significant about the engine, more so than the power or the delivery, is the noise it makes. If you’re used to the big, burbling noise emitted from the little 500-based Abarths, then the 124 will sound familiar. The brazen, unapologetically loud noise emitted from its quad exhausts lets you know the Abarth is more aggressive than an MX-5"
"If the 124 does understeer then it will transition easily and progressively into oversteer. With the traction control off there’s enough grunt from the engine to overwhelm the rear tyres and induce oversteer without throwing the car into a corner. This means you can have plenty of fun without having to delve too deep to find colossal amounts of commitment that would be completely inappropriate for the road.
The Abarth feels most comfortable driven on the throttle, the back-end squatting over the rear wheels and each movement of the accelerator working the LSD, changing the 124’s angle of attack. Keep it within the available grip of the tyres and it’s still effective and fun. Break traction and the Abarth continues to behave predictably. Reading the rear-end is very easy, partly due to the limited slip diff. And on an unknown road, the Abarth is a very fun, predictable and dependable companion."
http://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/17837/abarth-124-spider-review-a-lot-of-fun-but-not-without-its-faults
EVO actually liked the engine and the car overall. That really comes as a surprise! Guess what, here's a car that I would not buy. You see, from now on I will only purchase cars that I like, provided that EVO classifies them with less than 4.5 stars!
That's how I rate EVO's importance on my car's choice!
Some video reviews, for me personally the looks of the car especially the front lights don't look great. Ok one cool thing on the Abarth version is it has stunning 4 round exhaust pipes and they make a great sound.
I would take the Mazda MX5 any day over this car.
Even Shmee has had a look at it:
I would take the Mazda MX5 any day over this car.
Even Shmee has had a look at it:
Rainer271
Kraftwagen König
Fiat 124 Coupe coming next year with Abarth power?
Could have up to 178 hp.
Remember when we rendered the Fiat 124 Coupe earlier this year? Well, apparently it’s going to happen. British magazine Autocar has it on good authority the fixed roof version will see the light of production day as soon as 2017 or in 2018 at the latest. While the recently introduced Mazda MX-5 Retractable Fastback (RF) has a fancy electrically-operated targa top, Fiat wants to keep it simple by giving the new 124 derivative a coupe body style. It’s a good idea since by doing so there is going to be more variety and certainly there will be people in the market for a traditional coupe.
Fiat through its go-faster Abarth division has already previewed the coupe with the 124 Spider Rally introduced at the Geneva Motor Show back in March. The road-legal version won’t look as aggressive as the rally car, but nevertheless we still get an idea of how it’s going to look like.
The report goes on to specify Fiat has not decided just yet what will power the coupe-ified 124. Depending on the market, the model could be offered with 138 hp, 158 hp, and 178 hp developed by the familiar turbocharged 1.4-liter unit. As it’s the case with the 124 Spider, Fiatand Abarth will sweeten the deal by offering a limited-slip differential along with other upgrades to improve performance.
It is believed the coupe is going to be around ten percent more expensive than the equivalent open-top version and apparently it will be built by Mazda at its Ujina plant where the 124 Spiderand MX-5 are assembled. On a related note, the Miata reached the one million units milestone a few months ago, 27 years since the original model hit the assembly line in April 1989.
Source: Autocar.co.uk
Could have up to 178 hp.
Remember when we rendered the Fiat 124 Coupe earlier this year? Well, apparently it’s going to happen. British magazine Autocar has it on good authority the fixed roof version will see the light of production day as soon as 2017 or in 2018 at the latest. While the recently introduced Mazda MX-5 Retractable Fastback (RF) has a fancy electrically-operated targa top, Fiat wants to keep it simple by giving the new 124 derivative a coupe body style. It’s a good idea since by doing so there is going to be more variety and certainly there will be people in the market for a traditional coupe.
Fiat through its go-faster Abarth division has already previewed the coupe with the 124 Spider Rally introduced at the Geneva Motor Show back in March. The road-legal version won’t look as aggressive as the rally car, but nevertheless we still get an idea of how it’s going to look like.
The report goes on to specify Fiat has not decided just yet what will power the coupe-ified 124. Depending on the market, the model could be offered with 138 hp, 158 hp, and 178 hp developed by the familiar turbocharged 1.4-liter unit. As it’s the case with the 124 Spider, Fiatand Abarth will sweeten the deal by offering a limited-slip differential along with other upgrades to improve performance.
It is believed the coupe is going to be around ten percent more expensive than the equivalent open-top version and apparently it will be built by Mazda at its Ujina plant where the 124 Spiderand MX-5 are assembled. On a related note, the Miata reached the one million units milestone a few months ago, 27 years since the original model hit the assembly line in April 1989.
Source: Autocar.co.uk
Centurion
Apex Apex Predator
I test drove the Fiat 124 Spider today. Here are my thoughts:
GOOD:
BAD:
GOOD:
- It's very fun to drive and the engine, despite its size, does a fun growl.
- Looks very classy and unique - especially in black.
- It only takes 3-5 seconds to fold the roof manually!
- The steering wheel is small and sporty.
BAD:
- The pedals are a bit offset to the right, and the steering wheel adjustments are poor. It's not easy to find a 100% comfortable position.
- In the era of torque turbo charged diesels, the car doesn't feel fast. Sure, it's not meant to be a car for power junkies, but when your average 1.8L German hatch feels fasters, you question whether the 124 Spider can be called a sports car.
"The New Abarth 124 rally
- The world première in Geneva for the prototype developed by the Abarth Racing Team.
- Under the bonnet a powerful 1800 direct injection turbo engine delivering 300 HP.
- Rear-wheel drive with self-locking differential for second to none performance.
- Refined technical solutions to make the new Abarth protagonist of the rally.
- Dedicated to all those who together with the brand share the racing world's values.
"Left 4 cut, 30 caution jump, right 5 left 3 close, 100, right 2 don't cut..."
This is the route to challenge yourself, to beat the laws of physics, to write a story made of courage and passion....
Along with the Abarth 124 spider, the first prototype of the 124 rally also has a surprise début. For the first time, the road car and the racing car have been developed and unveiled together.
The new Abarth 124 rally is a combination of pure technology and performance born from the experience of the Abarth Racing Team to bring back the Scorpion to the most glorious and demanding rally tracks, from the sticky sunburnt tarmac to the more slippery ice surfaces.
Forty years after its last official race, the 1976 Monte Carlo Rally, the Abarth 124 Rally is back with the same mission: to test road cars' technical solutions under extreme conditions and to guarantee all Abarth customers excellent performance and maximum reliability.
It is dedicated to all those who share the brand's sense of challenge and racing world values.
Under the bonnet, it fits the 1800 cm3 "bialbero" turbocharged direct injection engine. Thanks to the different selectable mappings, it provides power up to 300 HP at 6500 rpm and optimum torque curve, a key element to allow the driver steering and acceleration balance while oversteering. Performance is breath-taking; acceleration is scorching and marked with full, riveting sound. The project was developed to ensure reliability and performance, even in the extreme conditions typical of rallies: ice, dirt, dust, water, heat.
Even the transmission was designed to enhance performance: the engine is coupled to a quick 6-speed sequential gearbox with shift paddles and traction is assured by the mechanical limited slip differential.
Racing, for Abarth, is not only adrenaline, but also testing grounds to experiment with solutions that guarantee performance and excitement. To enhance the 124 rally's competitiveness, the Abarth Racing Team's engineers have worked with precise objectives: first of all, weight reduction and overall balance. For this reason, the engine is mounted behind the front axle; for the cockpit and the engine compartment, light, resistant materials were used, while the soft top was replaced by a fixed composite hard top. With these features, weight distribution leans slightly towards the rear axle, ensuring maximum traction even in low grip conditions. The centre of gravity was further lowered as compared to the road car to the advantage of road grip and straightforward performance.
The new Abarth 124 spider was born light and agile, and the rally edition was further refined to star in competitions. Homologation in the FIA R-GT category has required structural reinforcements to guarantee even greater stress resistance and the highest safety standards for the crew, and the body now has a safety roll cage. The whole design has been engineered for maximum efficiency and ergonomics, to ensure driver and co-driver not only superior performance, but also attention to every minute detail, such as the arrangement of interior controls and available space in the cockpit.
Rally cars undergo extreme stress; this is why the superb mechanical layout of the standard production car has been further developed: the high front-end double wishbone suspension and multi-link rear suspension have specific kinematic features with metal joints for maximum steering precision, ample control on corners, greater excursion for handling different road surfaces and adjustable dampers settings guarantee always superior grip in every situation.
In conclusion the project code, SE139, has a great deal of history that goes back directly to Karl Abarth. The SE stands for "Sports" and "Esperimental", a direct link to the Abarth values of craftsmanship and Technical Upgrade. While the 139 progressive number exemplifies that in 67 years of history, Abarth has managed to develop an average of two racing projects per year. A great accomplishment that only a few other car manufactures can be proud of.
A great team to bring back Abarth on the rally stage
Team Abarth has worked very hard to select best in class technical partners and sponsors.
Among these, Petronas Selenia that has always been at the forefront in developing technologically advanced and high performance lubricants and it has contributed in the engine development. While Adler Pelzer Group was greatly involved in making crafting composite components for the car and Michelin is the technical partner for tires development.
The Abarth 124 rally project is also a great showcase for a number of Italian companies which have been involved in racing for many years. As is the case for Sabelt, one of the most well-known brand in motorsport, which contributes with its bucket-seats, seatbelts and other safety equipment, and also for Kappa, the leading sportswear brand worn by the entire "Abarth Squadra Corse". For what concerns the mechanics of the car, LM Gianetti, a company born some 40 years ago and witnessed the development of the first Abarth 124 Rally, has closely worked with Abarth's Technical Team to reengineer completely the bodywork and the suspensions scheme. Whilst, EXT SHOX has contributed with its specific know-how in the development of 4-way adjustable dampers used for the first time in a Rally car.
BMC has supported the team in developing the air-intake system of the car, which it is crucial to allow constant and reliable engine performance. The lightweight, but at the same time robust racing wheels, have been developed and crafted by OZ, the legend in motorsport.
In conclusion, as for the road-going model, Alcantara® has completely revamped the interior of the car starting from the dashboard to the seats trimming, with 100% "Made in Italy" technology contributing to saving weight and reduce sun reflections towards the interior of the car, allowing no interferences for the driver enhancing the driver grip on the steering wheel.
The team has worked with great passion to revamp a rally icon as the Abarth 124 rally, a rear wheel drive transmission is synonym of great fun for the drivers, but also for the public. Surely, people will queue up to see pass by the new 124 Abarth rally and see it powerslide, which have become very rare today.
The new 124 rally developed with the best of technology available today, contributes to bring back sweet memories from the past of rallying in the 70's were competitions were more engaging and gathering massive crowds.
After the Geneva MotorShow unveiling, Abarth opens the pre-booking phase to prepare your début in the 2017 rally season."
- The world première in Geneva for the prototype developed by the Abarth Racing Team.
- Under the bonnet a powerful 1800 direct injection turbo engine delivering 300 HP.
- Rear-wheel drive with self-locking differential for second to none performance.
- Refined technical solutions to make the new Abarth protagonist of the rally.
- Dedicated to all those who together with the brand share the racing world's values.
"Left 4 cut, 30 caution jump, right 5 left 3 close, 100, right 2 don't cut..."
This is the route to challenge yourself, to beat the laws of physics, to write a story made of courage and passion....
Along with the Abarth 124 spider, the first prototype of the 124 rally also has a surprise début. For the first time, the road car and the racing car have been developed and unveiled together.
The new Abarth 124 rally is a combination of pure technology and performance born from the experience of the Abarth Racing Team to bring back the Scorpion to the most glorious and demanding rally tracks, from the sticky sunburnt tarmac to the more slippery ice surfaces.
Forty years after its last official race, the 1976 Monte Carlo Rally, the Abarth 124 Rally is back with the same mission: to test road cars' technical solutions under extreme conditions and to guarantee all Abarth customers excellent performance and maximum reliability.
It is dedicated to all those who share the brand's sense of challenge and racing world values.
Under the bonnet, it fits the 1800 cm3 "bialbero" turbocharged direct injection engine. Thanks to the different selectable mappings, it provides power up to 300 HP at 6500 rpm and optimum torque curve, a key element to allow the driver steering and acceleration balance while oversteering. Performance is breath-taking; acceleration is scorching and marked with full, riveting sound. The project was developed to ensure reliability and performance, even in the extreme conditions typical of rallies: ice, dirt, dust, water, heat.
Even the transmission was designed to enhance performance: the engine is coupled to a quick 6-speed sequential gearbox with shift paddles and traction is assured by the mechanical limited slip differential.
Racing, for Abarth, is not only adrenaline, but also testing grounds to experiment with solutions that guarantee performance and excitement. To enhance the 124 rally's competitiveness, the Abarth Racing Team's engineers have worked with precise objectives: first of all, weight reduction and overall balance. For this reason, the engine is mounted behind the front axle; for the cockpit and the engine compartment, light, resistant materials were used, while the soft top was replaced by a fixed composite hard top. With these features, weight distribution leans slightly towards the rear axle, ensuring maximum traction even in low grip conditions. The centre of gravity was further lowered as compared to the road car to the advantage of road grip and straightforward performance.
The new Abarth 124 spider was born light and agile, and the rally edition was further refined to star in competitions. Homologation in the FIA R-GT category has required structural reinforcements to guarantee even greater stress resistance and the highest safety standards for the crew, and the body now has a safety roll cage. The whole design has been engineered for maximum efficiency and ergonomics, to ensure driver and co-driver not only superior performance, but also attention to every minute detail, such as the arrangement of interior controls and available space in the cockpit.
Rally cars undergo extreme stress; this is why the superb mechanical layout of the standard production car has been further developed: the high front-end double wishbone suspension and multi-link rear suspension have specific kinematic features with metal joints for maximum steering precision, ample control on corners, greater excursion for handling different road surfaces and adjustable dampers settings guarantee always superior grip in every situation.
In conclusion the project code, SE139, has a great deal of history that goes back directly to Karl Abarth. The SE stands for "Sports" and "Esperimental", a direct link to the Abarth values of craftsmanship and Technical Upgrade. While the 139 progressive number exemplifies that in 67 years of history, Abarth has managed to develop an average of two racing projects per year. A great accomplishment that only a few other car manufactures can be proud of.
A great team to bring back Abarth on the rally stage
Team Abarth has worked very hard to select best in class technical partners and sponsors.
Among these, Petronas Selenia that has always been at the forefront in developing technologically advanced and high performance lubricants and it has contributed in the engine development. While Adler Pelzer Group was greatly involved in making crafting composite components for the car and Michelin is the technical partner for tires development.
The Abarth 124 rally project is also a great showcase for a number of Italian companies which have been involved in racing for many years. As is the case for Sabelt, one of the most well-known brand in motorsport, which contributes with its bucket-seats, seatbelts and other safety equipment, and also for Kappa, the leading sportswear brand worn by the entire "Abarth Squadra Corse". For what concerns the mechanics of the car, LM Gianetti, a company born some 40 years ago and witnessed the development of the first Abarth 124 Rally, has closely worked with Abarth's Technical Team to reengineer completely the bodywork and the suspensions scheme. Whilst, EXT SHOX has contributed with its specific know-how in the development of 4-way adjustable dampers used for the first time in a Rally car.
BMC has supported the team in developing the air-intake system of the car, which it is crucial to allow constant and reliable engine performance. The lightweight, but at the same time robust racing wheels, have been developed and crafted by OZ, the legend in motorsport.
In conclusion, as for the road-going model, Alcantara® has completely revamped the interior of the car starting from the dashboard to the seats trimming, with 100% "Made in Italy" technology contributing to saving weight and reduce sun reflections towards the interior of the car, allowing no interferences for the driver enhancing the driver grip on the steering wheel.
The team has worked with great passion to revamp a rally icon as the Abarth 124 rally, a rear wheel drive transmission is synonym of great fun for the drivers, but also for the public. Surely, people will queue up to see pass by the new 124 Abarth rally and see it powerslide, which have become very rare today.
The new 124 rally developed with the best of technology available today, contributes to bring back sweet memories from the past of rallying in the 70's were competitions were more engaging and gathering massive crowds.
After the Geneva MotorShow unveiling, Abarth opens the pre-booking phase to prepare your début in the 2017 rally season."
Giannis
Staff member
Giannis
Staff member
Ok, give me a Panamera with as much extras as 150k give you.Don't think too much... you can end up hurting yourself and suffering from fatigue!
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