Abarth 124 Spider

The Abarth 124 Spider is a performance version of the Fiat 124 Spider (2016) manufactured by Mazda for FCA under the Abarth marque. It was introduced at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, along with the racing car Abarth 124 Spider Rally.[5] Final assembly of the car takes place in the Officine Abarth in Turin, Italy, where the model specific parts are installed on the Japanese built roadster.[5][6]

For other uses, see Fiat Abarth 124 Rally and Fiat 124 Spider (2016).
Abarth 124 Spider
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
FCA Italy
Also calledFiat 124 Spider Abarth (North America)
Production2015–2019
Model years2017–2020
Assembly
DesignerRuben Wainberg[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car/roadster (S)
Body style2-door Convertible / Detachable hardtop (124 Spider Rally)
LayoutFMR layout
PlatformMazda NE/NF
RelatedFiat 124 Spider (2016)
Mazda MX-5 (ND)
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L MultiAir I4 (turbocharged gasoline)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Length4,054 mm (159.6 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,233 mm (48.5 in)
Kerb weight1,060–1,080 kg (2,337–2,381 lb)[4]

Performance

The Abarth 124 carries over the 1,368 cc (1.4 L; 83.5 cu in) MultiAir turbo I4, upgraded to deliver 170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp) at 5,500 rpm and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2500 rpm. It has a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph) and can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds.[7]

Features

The Abarth 124 Spider features many changes from its counterpart at Fiat. On the exterior, these include Abarth badging, an optional black racing stripe hand painted on the hood and decklid, and 17 inch aluminium wheels. The interior features heated black leather and microfiber sport seats with the option of leather and Alcantara suede Recaro seats.

It also features a leather wrapped sport steering wheel and gear knob, as well as red accent stitching.[8]

Fiat 124 Spider Abarth

The North American-spec version was originally announced at the 2016 New York International Auto Show as the Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth (meaning "tuned by Abarth"), with equipment roughly equivalent to the Mazda MX-5 Miata's Club Package. Unlike the standard Abarth model, it did not feature any power increase over the standard Fiat 124 Spider, and wore Fiat badges instead of Abarth badges, aside for the Elaborazione Abarth badges on the front fenders.[9][10] However the 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth was cancelled in favour of the standard Abarth model, sold as the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth due to Abarth's status as a performance trim in North America rather than a full brand. Although it wore full exterior Abarth badging, it used the Fiat badge on the steering wheel up until the 2019 model-year, due to the airbag recertification.[11]

Abarth 124 Spider Rally
Abarth 124 Spider Rally

The Abarth 124 Spider Rally is a rally version of the 124 homologated in the FIA R-GT category. It has a 1.8 litre turbocharged engine with 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 6,500 rpm.

References
  1. "FIAT 124 SPIDER, GENESIS OF AN OPEN TOP". autodesignmagazine.com. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  2. Turkus, Brandon (18 November 2015). "2017 Fiat 124 Spider questions if the answer is always Miata". autoblog.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  3. "Fiat 124 Spider technical sheet". fiatpress.com. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. 20 September 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 January 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  4. "Abarth 124 Spider scheda tecnica" (PDF). abarthpress.com. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  5. Joseph, Noah (1 March 2016). "Abarth 124 Spider is one furious Fiata". autoblog.com. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  6. "Gagliardo: "Pura ed emozionante, ecco la nostra 124 Spider"". quattroruote.it. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  7. "2016 Abarth 124 spider MT". automobile-catalog.
  8. "2017 FIAT Abarth-Spider". www.fiatusa.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  9. Capparella, Joseph (2016-03-22). "U.S.-Spec 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth Is a Miata Club with an Italian Accent". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  10. "2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth is lacking its sting". Autoblog. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  11. Fiat500USA.com. "Confirmed: Abarth Steering Wheel Badge Coming!". Retrieved 2021-06-30.
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