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Tweaked Abarth Spider to debut in Geneva

1 March 2018

On the Abarth Stand at the Geneva Motor Show, which takes place next week, will be the Abarth 124 GT, an adrenaline packed version of the Fiat 124 spider.

The new car has a carbon fibre hard top, a feature which Abarth reckons offers both the benefits of a lightweight and easy to operate soft top with none of the traditional weight penalties of a traditional hard top. The Abarth 124 GT is the only roadster on the market to have a hard top to be made of carbon fibre. In addition to the features that made the 124 Spider a success, the new car packs many exclusive features of its own like 17-inch OZ Ultra-Light alloys, which are approximately three kilograms lighter than standard wheels with a refreshed, sportier design.

The carbon fibre hard top weighs just 16 kilograms and contributes to improving the compactness and overall torsional rigidity of the car. The hard top is lined on the inside and has a large rear window and efficient defroster to clear it in less than three minutes. It guarantees thermal insulation and soundproofing, without compromising the view through the rear window.

Powering the car is the same  four-cylinder 1.4 litre MultiAir turbo engine. It delivers 170 HP and 250 Nm of torque, offering a top speed of 144 mph and goes from 0 to 62mph in 6.8 seconds. It is available with a six-speed manual or automatic Sports Sequential Esseesse gearbox.  However, the car now includes the Record Monza exhaust as standard, which features a dual mode exhaust system giving a ‘satisfying, deep roar’ when wanted.

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