NEWS: 143mph 170bhp Abarth 124 Spider To Start at £29,565
The pricing and specification for the much-anticipated and super-chic, all-new Abarth 124 spider have been announced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK – just in time for its arrival here in the UK this summer – with a starting price of £29,565 OTR for the 1.4 TJet 170bhp Manual and £31,605 for the automatic.
Bit £££ heavy?
Maybe, but only on first impressions. Then you drill down into the devilish detail...
Full pricing for the new Abarth 124 spider is as follows:
124 spider 1.4 TJet 170hp Manual £29,565
124 spider 1.4 TJet 170hp Automatic £31,605
"The 124 spider is a new car and a new chapter in the exciting Abarth story," says Gerry Southerington, Abarth brand manager. "It’s what many of our existing customers have been waiting for, and I am confident we will now welcome a new group of owners into the Abarth family. Great looks, stunning performance and unique equipment will set the 124 spider apart from other roadsters and I am excited about this car’s UK launch."
143mph and 6.8s to 60mph from the four-cylinder 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine, tuned Record Monza sports exhaust system, six-speed manual or the automatic Sequenziale Sportive gearbox and a five fab colours, including olid "Turini 1975 White” and "Costa Brava 1972 Red", metallic "Isola d'Elba 1974 Blue", "Portogallo 1974 Grey" and "San Marino 1972 Black."
The new Abarth 124 spider has a three-gauge instrument binnacle featuring a large central rev counter, a speedometer on the right and a data display on the left allowing the driver to monitor all key driving information at a glance.
Standard equipment includes climate control system, cruise control, adjustable, electrically-folding door mirrors, and an infotainment system with ergonomic, selector dial on the centre console. The system features a 7-inch colour display, DAB digital tuner, MP3 player, two USB ports, AUX input, and Bluetooth connectivity.
There is also a stereo with four speakers while, for superior sound quality, a Bose premium sound system with nine speakers, including dual headrest speakers on both seats and a subwoofer, is available as an option. A satellite navigation system is also optional.
Standard equipment includes climate control system, cruise control, adjustable, electrically-folding door mirrors, and an infotainment system with ergonomic, selector dial on the centre console. The system features a 7-inch colour display, DAB digital tuner, MP3 player, two USB ports, AUX input, and Bluetooth connectivity.
There is also a stereo with four speakers while, for superior sound quality, a Bose premium sound system with nine speakers, including dual headrest speakers on both seats and a subwoofer, is available as an option. A satellite navigation system is also optional.
Excited yet?
We are!
Fiat says: "The new Abarth 124 spider marks the return of the ‘spider’ badge, and is the natural heir of the original model launched in 1972. The 2016 car incorporates performance, technology and iconic Italian style as the key factors of a very successful line-up.
"Each car is tested and certified by an Abarth technician who applies a metal plaque showing the sequential number of each car to certify the exclusiveness of the Abarth 124 spider: it’s a unique number for a unique customer."
"Each car is tested and certified by an Abarth technician who applies a metal plaque showing the sequential number of each car to certify the exclusiveness of the Abarth 124 spider: it’s a unique number for a unique customer."
Full pricing for the new Abarth 124 spider is as follows:
124 spider 1.4 TJet 170hp Manual £29,565
124 spider 1.4 TJet 170hp Automatic £31,605
"The 124 spider is a new car and a new chapter in the exciting Abarth story," says Gerry Southerington, Abarth brand manager. "It’s what many of our existing customers have been waiting for, and I am confident we will now welcome a new group of owners into the Abarth family. Great looks, stunning performance and unique equipment will set the 124 spider apart from other roadsters and I am excited about this car’s UK launch."
We look forward to test driving it soon... and will report back!
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