- The iconic Fiat 124 Spider turns 50 today, having crossed five decades with elegance, sportiness and Italian-flair
- The Fiat 124 Sport Spider was first introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1966 and became the pinnacle of the evolution in the thrilling yet accessible convertible car segment led by Fiat since the end of World War II
- The original 124 Spider was designed by Pininfarina, long-time partner of the auto maker and a respected name in automotive car design worldwide
- The Fiat Abarth 124 Rally version was also introduced in 1966 with a more powerful engine, fibreglass roof and bonnet, aluminium doors and considerable weight reduction. Tuned by the Abarth Racing Team, the car made its début in the 1972 season and continued racing until 1975
- The second generation roadster, introduced in 1968, proved very successful and some 27,000 cars were built from 1969 to 1972
- In 1983 the last development came with the 136 HP “Volumex” with volumetric turbocharger, designed mainly for the US market and selling over 200,000 units worldwide, 75 percent in the USA
- In 2016, the Abarth badge finds a home on the iconic 124 Spider, designed to fascinate a new generation of fans with its best-in-class power and performance combined with stunning Italian design.
