If you’re looking for an affordable yet respectable sports coupe, you’ll be rewarded for waiting on the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. The new Spider combines classic Italian style with modern, state-of-the-art engine technology to create a two-seat droptop you’ll be excited and proud to drive. The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider will offer three trim levels: Classica, Lusso and Abarth. All feature the same 1.4-liter turbocharged engine, but the top-tier Abarth trim adds four horsepower to the powertrain.
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Engine Specs
Under every new Spider’s hood is a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine that produces 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Also standard are rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter. This powertrain is rated at 36 miles per gallon in highway driving, according to Fiat’s website. The 2017 124 Spider Abarth adds four horsepower to the system and maintains the same torque rating. Fiat claims the all-new Spider reaches 60 mph from a standstill in 6.8 seconds.
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2017 Fiat 124 Spider Trim Levels
Available in three trims, each affordable 2017 Spider offers a convertible droptop and five cubic feet of cargo space.
Fiat 124 Spider
Classica
Independent Front and Rear Suspension
Near 50/50 Weight Distribution
Black Soft Top
Push Button Ignition
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob
Fiat 124 Spider
Lusso
Fog Lamps and Automatic Headlamps
Rain-Sensing Wipers
Seven-inch Touchscreen
ParkView Rear Back Up Camera
Automatic Temperature Control
Fiat 124 Spider
Abarth
Sport Mode Selector
Available Aisin Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
Bilstein Front & Rear Performance Suspension
Heated Leatherette and Microfiber Performance Seats
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