Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair 140 HP – Road test – Road test
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Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair 140 CV – Road test – Road test
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More than just a sports car, the Fiat 124 Spider is a great GT for weekend use. It's fun to drive, but the soft interior and supple engine make it more of a walking spider than a true sports car. Consumption is also discreet, never excessive. The equipment is very rich, the finishes are of high quality. The pain point, of course, is the place for both the driver and the trunk, which can still fit a couple of carts. The price is not in the balance, but other competitors in this segment, except for one ...
Italian, but not too much: Fiat 124 Spider shares a frame with Mazda Mx-5 but he has a completely different personality. It is slightly longer, more comfortable and softer than its Japanese counterpart; and then under the hood instead of a naturally aspirated engine is 1.4 l. Turbocharged high torque.
Even the appearance, despite the almost identical proportions, is more suited to the personality of the Italian. The Fiat 124 Spider is elegant, soft in lines and has a retro touch.
The canvas hood opens and closes with a simple hand movement and allows you to fully experience - for better or for worse - “spider experience“. But more importantly, you can actually have some fun with the 124 Spider, thanks to rear-wheel drive and a dry and precise six-speed manual transmission.
But now let's see how it works out.
CITY
La Fiat 124 Spider it's certainly not as easy as panda when searching for parking and working with traffic jams. The seat is low to the ground, rear visibility is limited, and the gearbox and clutch are not very light. On the other hand, the installation is quite comfortable and does not break your back even on bumps and holes. Engine 1.4 turbo multithreading then it is really elastic, so it is almost impossible to use the gearbox. And there is also parking sensors and rear view camera which help - not a little - in maneuvers.
IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Along the mountain road there Fiat 124 Spider gives the best of itself. The engine accelerates strongly from 2.500 to 5.500 rpm.like almost any turbo, but it does it so smoothly and smoothly. The speed is (0-100 in 7,5 seconds and 215 km / h)but the setup is not the same as that of a tough sports car. The car, if pushed to its limit, rolls and rolls; AND then you have to really sweat to question the rear end, also because there is no limited-slip differential. In translation: get out of a tight corner, fully straighten, and you will find yourself with an inner wheel that slips and with a car that continues on its trajectory. This makes it very stable and safe, so it is also suitable for those without a pilot spirit. Those looking for racing excitement, however, can always focus on the version. Abarth.
шосе
In the face Cruise control installed in 120 km / h for 124 Spider consume relatively little (about 7 l / 100 km) and that's good news. The rustle of the belt and the rolling noise are, however, rather unpleasant, and after a couple of hours you will start to get annoyed.
In a word, it is not suitable for long journeys, but for small trips outside the city it behaves quite well.
LIFE ON BOARD
Lo space on Fiat 124 Speedr not much, i the seats are thin and the steering wheel is not depth-adjustable (like on Mazda). The dashboard, however, is satisfactory with its design and the materials used. The doors are covered in leather, and the upper part of the dashboard is soft, unlike the model. Mazda. The controls are also intuitive and within easy reach, but there are very few storage compartments. Those taller than one meter and eighty struggle to find a natural driving position, while soundproofing is a problem for everyone. Let's be clear, it's not like driving a Lotus Elise, but the 124 Spider reminds you every minute that you have to be a spider. IN The 140-liter trunk is 10 inches larger than the Mazda.but still enough to accommodate two carts.
PRICE AND EXPENSES
La Fiat 124 Spider It has price dispatch 28.000 euro and reaches 34.900 euros in the America version. There Luxury versionon the other hand, where there is already a very complete equipment, it costs € 30.340. It is not given as a gift, but this is a "fair" price, taking into account the configuration and type of car. Consumption is also discrete: House announces one average 6,4 l / 100 km and in "real life" you can easily drive 7l / 100 km.
SECURITY
La Fiat 124 Spider with activated controls, it is stable and safe, and braking can be improved.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 405 см |
| width | 174 см |
| height | 123 см |
| the weight | 1125 kg |
| Trunk | 140 liters |
TECHNOLOGY
| engine | 4-cylinder turbo |
| bias | 1368 см |
| Potenza | 140 Cv in 5.000 weights |
| couple | From 240 Nm to 2.250 inputs |
WORKING
| 0-100 km / h | 7,5 seconds |
| Velocità Massima | 215 km / h |
| consumption | 6,4 l / 100 km |
