1966-1985
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Italy's MX-5 — a Pininfarina-designed roadster that brought affordable open-top Italian motoring to the world. Produced for almost 20 years.
History
Designed by Tom Tjaarda at Pininfarina, the 124 Spider was Fiat's affordable answer to the British roadsters. Its twin-cam engine was more advanced than anything from MG or Triumph. It was hugely popular in the US, where most of the 198,000 units were sold.
Timeline
1966Production begins
1985Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total198,000
DesignerTom Tjaarda (Pininfarina)
Production Period1966-1985
Estimated Value$15K-$35K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine1.8L Inline-4 DOHC (132 A1)
Power118 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque152 Nm
0-60 mph9.5 sec
Top Speed185 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,035 kg
BodySteel unibody
Engine Details
Engine Code132 A1
Displacement1.8L (1,756 cc)
Bore x Stroke84 x 79.2 mm
Compression8.9:1
Valves2 per cylinder (8 total) DOHC
Fuel SystemTwin Weber 34 DCHD carburetors
Performance
0-100 km/h10.2 sec
0-60 mph9.5 sec
Top Speed185 km/h
Weight-to-Power8.8 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,055 mm
Width1,630 mm
Height1,260 mm
Wheelbase2,280 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionLive axle, coil springs, Panhard rod
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum (later models disc)
SteeringWorm and roller
Capacity
Fuel Tank48 L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: auto-data.net, Wikipedia
Tags
Designed by Tom Tjaarda (Pininfarina)
From the 1960s