Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970
The 124 was one of the biggest commercial successes obtained by Fiat on the market.
It was a simple car, with a modern look and a very good platform. It was offered as a sedan, station-wagon (Familiare), coupe, and convertible (Spider).
In 1966, Fiat decided to replace the outdated 1300 range, which featured an old design. The 124 work started with a clean sheet and the result was a simple, yet practical design. Its platform was so good that it was the base model for a roadster and a rally car. When the 124 was replaced, the following model, the 131, used the same platform and some of its engines and transmissions.
The exterior look was very simple, with flat surfaces. In the front, the round headlights were united by the same chromed grille with horizontal slats. The Familiare version was the station-wagon of the 124 range. It featured a bigger trunk area and a tailgate.
Inside, the car was roomy enough for five adult passengers, even though the transmission tunnel was tall on the front side of the vehicle. Due to the longer roofline, the car offered enough head-room. A good innovation for those times was the floor-mounted gear-stick lever.
Under the hood, the 124 was offered with a choice of five engines ranged from 1.2-liter to 1.5-liter. Most of the engine versions were fitted with a 4-speed manual, while the “Special” 1.5-liter version was offered with a standard 5-speed gearbox. The car featured double-arm front suspension and live rear axle with coil springs.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 3AT RWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1438 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 5400 RPM 68 HP @ 5400 RPM 67 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 110 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 89 mph (143 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.4 in (4049 mm) |
Width: | 64 in (1626 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.4/51.2 in (1,331/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.47 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2127 lbs (965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 3AT RWD (77 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1438 cm3 |
Power: | 56.6 KW @ 5400 RPM 77 HP @ 5400 RPM 76 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 110 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 92 mph (148 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.4 in (4049 mm) |
Width: | 64 in (1626 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.4/51.2 in (1,331/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.47 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2116 lbs (960 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT RWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1438 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 5400 RPM 68 HP @ 5400 RPM 67 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 110 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.4 in (4049 mm) |
Width: | 64 in (1626 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.4/51.2 in (1,331/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.47 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2046 lbs (928 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT RWD (77 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1438 cm3 |
Power: | 56.6 KW @ 5400 RPM 77 HP @ 5400 RPM 76 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 110 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.4 in (4049 mm) |
Width: | 64 in (1626 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.4/51.2 in (1,331/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.47 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2083 lbs (945 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |