Fiat 124 Spider
The first hit the road in 1966 as a 2+2 roadster based on the 124 Coupe’s platform. The model lived a long life, as it ran all the way through 1982. When Mazda announced that it was creating an all-new it also let out that it co-developed the roadster’s chassis with FCA. Initially, FCA was going to use the chassis to underpin an roadster, but it later chose to use it under a model. Then, in March 2015 at the FCA announced that starting in 2016. The was finally unveiled at the
Although it shares underpinnings with the new the received an exterior styling of its own, sharing not even a single body panel with its Japanese sibling. The engine is also different, with Fiat opting to use one of its very own turbocharged four-cylinder unit.
If you’re among those who were whining about Mazda not offering a turbo Miata, then the 124 Spider might be what you’re looking for.
While they feature different exteriors and engines, the roadsters share an almost identical interior. That’s not to say Fiat was lazy and didn’t want to give the 124’s cabin an identity of its own. It actually has to do with reducing costs and the fact that the MX-5’s interior is very spacious and comfortable for a small car.
Updated 04/29/2016: FCA dropped prices on the recently launched 124 Spider, and, as expected it was priced pretty much similar to the Mazda MX-5. Check “Prices” section for the full details.
Continue reading to find out more about the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider.
Fiat 124 Spider
The first hit the road in 1966 as a 2+2 roadster based on the 124 Coupe’s platform. The model lived a long life, as it ran all the way through 1982. When Mazda announced that it was creating an all-new it also let out that it co-developed the roadster’s chassis with FCA. Initially, FCA was going to use the chassis to underpin an roadster, but it later chose to use it under a model. Then, in March 2015 at the FCA announced that starting in 2016. The was finally unveiled at the
Although it shares underpinnings with the new the received an exterior styling of its own, sharing not even a single body panel with its Japanese sibling. The engine is also different, with Fiat opting to use one of its very own turbocharged four-cylinder unit.
If you’re among those who were whining about Mazda not offering a turbo Miata, then the 124 Spider might be what you’re looking for.
While they feature different exteriors and engines, the roadsters share an almost identical interior. That’s not to say Fiat was lazy and didn’t want to give the 124’s cabin an identity of its own. It actually has to do with reducing costs and the fact that the MX-5’s interior is very spacious and comfortable for a small car.
Updated 04/29/2016: FCA dropped prices on the recently launched 124 Spider, and, as expected it was priced pretty much similar to the Mazda MX-5. Check “Prices” section for the full details.
Continue reading to find out more about the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider.
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Fiat 124 Spider
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