Saloon
Fiat 124 BerlinaMarch 1966 witnessed the introduction of the new 124. Destined to replace the 1300/1500 it was an all new car of conventional front engine rear wheel drive layout, powered by an 1197cc four cylinder engine with 60bhp. Later that year, at the Turin Motorshow, the 124 Station Wagon was also released (accompanied by the Sport Spider, see below). The usual group of motoring journalists also selected the 124 as the Car of the Year in 1966.
Turin was again the venue, this time in October 1968, for the release of the 124 Special which was easily distinguishable by the twin round headlights. More significant was the adoption of a 1438cc engine with 70bhp and an all new rear suspension.
Another facelift was carried out on all the 124 saloons in 1970 and the new Special T was also released. This latter used the 1438cc dohc engine from the Spider, in the saloon with 80bhp. A variety of small changes were made to the whole range.
The final versions appeared in 1972, the Berlina, Familiare (estate), Special and Special T all being revised. The 60bhp and 70bhp engines accrued another 5bhp each whilst the Special T got a new 1592cc dohc engine with 95bhp and an optional five speed gearbox.
Production of the saloon finished in 1974 when the 131 was released, although production in other countries continued. Approximately 1,543,000 saloons and estates were built in Italy, the worldwide total being around 4 million. Other countries which produced the 124 saloon were Russia (Lada), Spain (Seat), Turkey (Tofas), South Africa and Yugoslavia, whilst it was assembled in Germany, Bulgaria, Ireland, Malaysia, Morocco, Portugal and various South American countries
Technical Details
Driveline longitudinal engine at front with rear wheel drive
Suspension front : double wishbone with telescopic dampers and coil springs plus anti-roll bar
rear : live axle with telescopic dampers within coil springs later independent
wheelbase : 2420mm (Berlina & Coupe); 2280mm (Spider)
front track : 1330mm (berlina); 1350mm (Spider); 1346mm (Coupe)
rear track : 1300mm (berlina); 1320mm (Spider); 1316mm (Coupe)
Brakes front : discs, diameter 227mm
rear : drums, diameter 227mm
handbrake operating on the rear via a cable
Gearbox 4 and 5 speed manual
3 speed automatic
Steering Worm and roller
2.75 turns lock-to-lock (Special)
Kerb Weight Berlina (original 1197cc) : 855kg; Special : 925kg; Special T : 950kg
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