The hotter version of the Fiat 124 Spider premiered in Geneva today, boasting the same 1.4-liter turbocharged chainsaw engine found in the Fiat 500 Abarth, but in this app, it’s rated at 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.
The Abarth 124 also features a mechanical limited-slip differential along with 50/50 weight balance. It weighs in at just 2,337 pounds, says Fiat FCAU, +7.08% and comes with either a six-speed manual or the Sequenziale Sportivo automatic ‘box with paddle shifters. A sport mode will dial things up a bit more.
The Abarth 124 Spider has a double-wishbone suspension in front with a five-link setup in the rear. Fiat says it’s tuned for “greater braking and cornering stability.” Bilstein dampers undoubtedly help, and Brembo stepped up with the brakes.
