2017 Fiat 124 Coupe (Rumor)
A hardtopped variant of the Fiat 124
Spider could launch as early as next year according to a report from Autocar.
It is thought that Fiat has been spurred
on by the success of the Mazda MX-5 based model and wants to create a dedicated
coupe variant with higher performance capabilities. The creation of such a
model will also help to distinguish the 124 further from its Mazda sibling and
provide the Italian manufacturer with an even sportier model.
The world got its first taster of a Fiat
124 Coupe at March's Geneva Motor Show when Abarth unveiled its rally-spec 124
with a fixed roof and racing livery. There's a good chance that the production
124 Coupe will utilize a very similar roof design or potentially, adopt a
slightly extended roofline which would result in a shorter decklid.
In either case, it seems probable that
engines will differ depending on the market. Some are thought to be happy with
the Spider's entry-level 1.4-liter 138 hp engine while other markets are
apparently pushing for the Abarth's 178 hp engine to be the only available
powertrain.
