1979 Fiat 124 Spider Auto
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Photo: Fiat 124 Spider front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Fiat 124 Sport 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Fiat-124-Sport-Spider-1966-1985-profil-byRundvald by Rundvald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Fiat 124 Spider rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Fiat 124, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170528-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the 124 Sport Spider (1966–1985); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Fiat 124 Spider front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Fiat 124 Sport 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Fiat-124-Sport-Spider-1966-1985-profil-byRundvald by Rundvald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Fiat 124 Spider rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Fiat 124, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170528-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Fiat 124 Spider Auto is an 82-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 82 horsepower at 5,800 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 DOHC |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 82 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 90 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Unequal-length wishbones, coil-over dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, Panhard rod, two pairs of radius rods, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 63.5 in |
| Height | 49.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 89.8 in |
Similar cars
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1979 Fiat 124 Spider.
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