Fiat 124 Spider (2016)

This article is about the 2016–2019 Fiat 124 Spider. For the original car, see Fiat 124 Sport Spider.

Fiat 124 Spider
Overview
Manufacturer
Also calledAbarth 124 Spider
Production2016–2019
(41,321 produced)
Model years2017–2020
AssemblyJapan: Hiroshima (Mazda Hiroshima plant)[1]
DesignerCentro Stile Fiat under Alberto Dilillo[2]
Ruben Wainberg (Abarth)[3]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car/roadster (S)
Body style2-door convertible
LayoutFMR layout
RelatedMazda MX-5 (ND)
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L MultiAir I4 (turbocharged gasoline)
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed automatic Aisin B400[4][5][6]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,310 mm (90.9 in)[6]
Length4,054 mm (159.6 in)[6]
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)[6]
Height1,233 mm (48.5 in)[6]
Kerb weight1,050–1,080 kg (2,315–2,381 lb)[6][7]
Chronology
PredecessorFiat Barchetta

The Fiat 124 Spider (Type 348), is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-passenger roadster manufactured by Mazda for FCA over a single generation. The 124 debuted at the 2015 LA Auto Show for model year 2016,[8] with production reaching just over 41,000 for model years 2016-2020.

Largely based on the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 roadster, and manufactured alongside the MX-5 at Mazda's Hiroshima plant,[8][9] the 124 shares its platform, mechanicals, interior and top mechanism with the MX-5 — it is distinguished by an FCA engineered and manufactured turbocharged Multiair engine, uniquely tuned shock absorbers, unique exterior styling and nominally increased length and cargo capacity over the MX-5.[10][11][12]

The 124 nameplate and exterior styling details recall the Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124 Sport Spider, manufactured from 1966 to 1985.[8]

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  9. ^ Voelk, Tom (21 July 2016). "Fiat 124 Spider Is Made in Japan, Polished in Italy". The New York Times.
  10. ^ Ballaban, Michael (10 June 2016). "The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Really Is Better Than The Miata". jalopnik.com. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  11. ^ Ewing, Steven J. "So, just how different are the Fiat 124 Spider and Mazda MX-5 Miata?". autoblog.com. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  12. ^ ""Fiata:" the 2017 Fiat 124, high-powered kin of the Mazda Miata". Retrieved 31 August 2017.