Abarth has introduced today in Geneva its hotter version of the Fiat 124 Spider along with a rally specification.
Italy’s version of the latest Mazda MX-5 Miata has received the Abarth treatment which brings a sportier exterior appearance backed by a more powerful heart and all wrapped in a lightweight package. The performance roadster comes with a two-tone black and white paint contrasted by the red accents noticeable on the side mirror caps, brake calipers, and on the front bumper.
It wears a slightly more aggressive body kit with beefier bumpers, more pronounced side skirts, and a more imposing rear end with quad exhaust tips and additional vents. The larger 17-inch wheels contribute to make the 124 Spider look meaner and come paired with Brembo brakes featuring front aluminum calipers.
Power comes from a turbocharged 1.4-liter MultiAir gasoline engine developing 170 hp and 250 Nm of torque. It helps the Abarth 124 Spider go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.8 seconds and top out at 230 kph Output is channeled to the road through either a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an optional sequential transmission with paddles installed behind the steering wheel.
It comes as standard with a “Record Monza” exhaust system providing a “beautiful growling sound” and also has a mechanical limited-slip differential. Add into the mix an extremely low weight of just 1,060 kg and you get a nimble roadster that should be a joy to drive.
