Fiat 124 Spider 1800 Sport CS1 (114 Hp)


Fiat 124:

The Fiat 124 is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Italian company Fiat between 1966 and 1974. The saloon superseded the Fiat 1300 and spawned station wagon, four-seater coupé , and two-seater convertible variants.
Fiat licensed numerous variants of the 124 for worldwide manufacture, including the Russian-built VAZ-2101 "Zhiguli" and its many derivatives. Known as the Lada outside the Soviet Union, these Russian variants constituted the vast majority of 124 derived production, making it the fifth best selling automotive platform in history....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Spider Overview:

Fiat 124 (Spider). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (114 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(124: 1971 - 1975).

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:124
Generation:Spider
Modification (Engine):1800 Sport CS1 (114 Hp)
Start of production:1972
End of production:1977
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Cabriolet
Seats:2
Doors:2
Engine:
Power:114 Hp Same horsepower
Power per litre:64.9 Hp/l [worst than previous generation]
Engine displacement:1756
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:84 mm
Piston Stroke:79.2 mm
Compression ratio:9.8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed:185 km/h
Space:
Fuel tank capacity:45 l
Size:
Length:3971 mm
Width:1613 mm
Height:1250 mm
Wheelbase:2280 mm
Front track:1346 mm
Rear (Back) track:1316 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionTransverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

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