Segment: Compact
Production years: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
The Fiat 124 was already an appreciated car on the market, but the Italian carmaker knew it could do something more and introduced the Special version in 1968.
Fiat used the older platform from the 1300 model when it built the 124 range. It was based on a new platform and, by moving the gear stick from the steering column to the floor, it improved the driving experience. While its predecessor, the 1300 range, was available with a 1.5-liter unit, the customers expected something more from the carmaker. The answer came two years after the 124 introduction with the launch of the 124 Special.
The carmaker didn't bother too much with a new design, and the Special version looked almost the same as the regular 124. It shared the same bodywork, fenders, door panels, windows, and roof, but it sported a different front fascia, and flush door handles. It featured double, round headlights instead of single units from the regular 124. The inner lamps were only for the high beam.
Inside, the car was roomy enough for five adult passengers, even though the transmission tunnel was tall on the front side of the vehicle. Fiat installed a standard tachometer on the instrument cluster, favoring spirited driving.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed a twin-cam 1.6-liter engine, which produced 95 hp and, thanks to its five-speed manual gearbox, was able to push the car over 100 mph, which was mandatory for a sport sedan in those times.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 3AT RWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1438 cm3 |
Power: | 58.8 KW @ 5800 RPM 80 HP @ 5800 RPM 79 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 110 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.1 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: | 155 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2127 lbs (965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT RWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1438 cm3 |
Power: | 58.8 KW @ 5800 RPM 80 HP @ 5800 RPM 79 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 110 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 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: | 155 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT RWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1592 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 6000 RPM 95 HP @ 6000 RPM 94 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 126 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 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: | 155 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2150 lbs (975 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1592 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 6000 RPM 95 HP @ 6000 RPM 94 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 126 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2116 lbs (960 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |