These results are amazing.
The Fiat 124 Spider is second to the Mazda MX-5 Miata. In the automotive world, the Miata is a beloved model. Because of its affordability and ease-of-use, the Miata is a popular sports car. The 124 Spider is almost identical. The Spider’s Japanese bones are hidden by new sheet metal, but there are some differences in the engine, power output and chassis. Even those differences don’t make the 124 Spider as competitive as the Mazda. The Fiat is still a fun sports car.
This video shows how fast the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth can go. It can reach speeds of 124 mph (200 km/h) in just 28.2 seconds. Although it’s not supercar speed, this is fast enough to attract unwanted attention from police if they’re not careful. The Fiat hits 136 mph (220 km/h), which is the top speed of the 124 Spider.
According to the video, 170 horsepower comes from a turbocharged four-cylinder turbocharged turbocharged 1.4-liter engine. Both the Miata and the 124 Spider prove that horsepower doesn’t always mean power. You can get a fast runabout with a light sports car engine without spending hundreds of thousands of money.
It’s a bit disappointing that the 124 Spider isn’t more popular. The pricing is almost identical between them. The Miata is a symbol, and it’s difficult to enter a market that Mazda has dominated for nearly 30 years. Fiat lacks the brand recognition necessary to impact Mazda’s sales. This is a shame.
For those who want something with an Italian flair, the 124 Spider is a solid sportscar. Although the 124 Spider isn’t as aggressively designed as the Miata, customers should still consider it.