Pricing and specification for the all-new Abarth 124 spider have been announced ahead of the stunning new car’s arrival to the UKthis summer. What’s more, its good news too; with a starting price of £29,565 OTR for the 1.4 TJet 170PS Manual, the new two-seater roadster represents outstanding value for money.
The new Abarth 124 spider marks the return of the ‘spider’ badge, and is the natural heir of the original model launched in 1972. The 2016 car incorporates performance, technology and iconic Italian style as the key factors of a very successful line-up.
Equipped with a powerful four-cylinder 1.4-litre MultiAit Turbo engine, the Abarth124 spider delivers 170PS and 250Nm of torque. 0-62mph is dealt with in 6.8 seconds and the top speed is143 mph. Furthermore, as the sound of the engine really matters in an Abarth, the Record Monza exhaust comes as standard, generating a unique growl which only adds to the top-down driving experience.
The spider is available with a six-speed manual or the automatic Sequenziale Sportivo gearbox. The manual is characterised by quick and accurate shifting with a short-throw, direct lever, while the Sequenziale Sportivo gearbox, with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift, exploits all of the engine’s torque.
You get a choice of five very Italian-sounding colours: special solid “Turini 1975 White” and “Costa Brava 1972 Red, metallic “Isola d’Elba 1974 Blue”, “Portogallo 1974 Grey” and “San Marino 1972 Black”.
If you want the musical ambiance to match that of the exhausts, then the optional Bose premium sound system with nine speakers is a must. It even includes dual headrest speakers on both seats and a subwoofer. A satellite navigation system is also optional.