The Fiat 124 is a mid-sized family car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat between 1966 and 1974. It was the replacement of the Fiat 1300 and Fiat 1500.
The 124 was introduced by being dropped by parachute from a plane and instantly won critical acclaim, including that year's European Car of the Year award. It was praised for its spacious interior, advanced coil spring rear suspension, disc brakes on all wheels and lightweight construction.
Power came from a 1.2 L (1197 cc) Fiat OHV straight-4, producing 65 hp (49 kW) and 70 ft.lbf (95 Nm). Also 124S with 1438 cc OHV engine and 124 ST with 1438 cc and 1592 cc Twin Cam. The basic 124 saloon also spawned the Fiat 124 Sport Spider and the Fiat 124 Coupé, both sought after 1970s classic cars. A stretched and more luxurious version of the 124 sedan known as the 125 was also launched in 1967.
Production of the Fiat 124 ceased in 1974, paving the way for the Fiat 131 Mirafiori.
Engines
1200 (1197 cc) – 60 PS (59 hp/44 kW) – 66 PS (65 hp/49 kW) (1966-1974)
1400 (1438 cc) – 70 PS (69 hp/51 kW) – 75 PS (74 hp/55 kW) (1968-1974)
1400 Special T (1438 cc) Twincam – 80 PS (79 hp/59 kW) (1968-1972)
1600 Special T (1592 cc) Twincam – 95 PS (94 hp/70 kW) (1973 – 1974)
Abarth Rally (1756 cc) Twincam – 128 PS (126 hp/94 kW) (1972-1973)