Fiat 124 Spider (2016)
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, with production reaching just over 41,000 for model years 2016-2020.
| Fiat 124 Spider | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
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| Also called | Abarth 124 Spider |
| Production | 2016–2019 (41,321 produced) |
| Model years | 2017–2020 |
| Assembly | Japan: Hiroshima (Mazda Hiroshima plant) |
| Designer | Centro Stile Fiat under Alberto Dilillo Ruben Wainberg (Abarth) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car/roadster (S) |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Related | Mazda MX-5 (ND) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L MultiAir I4 (turbocharged gasoline) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic Aisin B400 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,310 mm (90.9 in) |
| Length | 4,054 mm (159.6 in) |
| Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
| Height | 1,233 mm (48.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,050–1,080 kg (2,315–2,381 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat Barchetta |
Largely based on the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 roadster, and manufactured alongside the MX-5 at Mazda's Hiroshima plant, 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.
The 124 nameplate and exterior styling details recall the Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124 Sport Spider, manufactured from 1966 to 1985.