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Fiat’s 124 Spider has been predicted to receive a Coupe version since it was first unveiled.
The reason why people expected the Italian company to make a Coupe on the reborn 124 was that the original model used to have a coupe version based on the sedan, which shared its numerical designation. At the time, the sedan came first, and was followed by the Fiat 124 Spider and Coupe models.
In today’s world, Fiat did not base the current 124 Spider on a sedan platform, but signed a partnership with the Japanese at Mazda for a collaboration regarding roadsters.
The MX-5, which is the Fiat 124 Spider’s “cousin,” received a fastback variant that is named MX-5 RF. Meanwhile, Fiat is expected to develop a Coupe on the 124 Spider platform, which could be revealed to the public by the end of next year.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has already anticipated how this vehicle could look, as it showed a concept named Abarth 124 Rally, which featured a fixed roof. Fiat might get all sentimental on the 124 Coupe, and follow the retro shape of the roof, which would imply building a notchback coupe. While the name might seem overly technical for some, it is all about the slope of the roof and its pillars.
In layman’s terms, a notchback is a vehicle that has a three-box styling with a less pronounced trunk. Some models have an almost upright rear window, but all of them are characterized by the steep angle of the roof or rear window.
A good example of this style is the smart roadster, while Americans can relate to Ford's Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, a car that is also considered a notchback sedan.
Fiat is expected to offer the 124 Coupe with the same engines and powertrain options as the 124 Spider. An Abarth version is also expected, especially because the Italian performance brand put its name on a concept that showed a 124 Coupe. This body style will bring a price premium over the convertible.
In today’s world, Fiat did not base the current 124 Spider on a sedan platform, but signed a partnership with the Japanese at Mazda for a collaboration regarding roadsters.
The MX-5, which is the Fiat 124 Spider’s “cousin,” received a fastback variant that is named MX-5 RF. Meanwhile, Fiat is expected to develop a Coupe on the 124 Spider platform, which could be revealed to the public by the end of next year.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has already anticipated how this vehicle could look, as it showed a concept named Abarth 124 Rally, which featured a fixed roof. Fiat might get all sentimental on the 124 Coupe, and follow the retro shape of the roof, which would imply building a notchback coupe. While the name might seem overly technical for some, it is all about the slope of the roof and its pillars.
In layman’s terms, a notchback is a vehicle that has a three-box styling with a less pronounced trunk. Some models have an almost upright rear window, but all of them are characterized by the steep angle of the roof or rear window.
A good example of this style is the smart roadster, while Americans can relate to Ford's Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, a car that is also considered a notchback sedan.
Fiat is expected to offer the 124 Coupe with the same engines and powertrain options as the 124 Spider. An Abarth version is also expected, especially because the Italian performance brand put its name on a concept that showed a 124 Coupe. This body style will bring a price premium over the convertible.
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