Fiat 124 Spider «charged» and sent to the rally

The company Fiat is in Geneva, two versions of the roadster 124 Spider.

Two modifications of Fiat 124 Spider — «charged» from his factory Abarth studio and rally — to provide the public with a view to quit immediately after the premiere in the case. Sales Spider Abarth 124 will start from September 2016 with a price tag of 40 million euros.
Regarding rally version, its appearance in the class are expected FIA R-GT.

Under the hood, the future hero of the rally — 300-hp 1.8-liter engine, installed adjustable dampers, wheels OZ Racing shod with Michelin tires. Design of the car in style in a classic Fiat 124 Rally, which appeared in the race in 1972–1975.
«Charged» roadster remained a standard 1.4-liter turbo engine, but with uprated to 170 hp (With 140 hp 160 hp Europe and in the USA) power and torque of 250 Nm. The buyer will have the choice between a six-speed «mechanics» and «automatic» the same range with the ability to shift gearshift paddles.

The first hundred overcomes roadster in 6.8 seconds and top speed is limited to 240 km / h. 
To all this must be added another limited-slip differential, «sport» edition, Bilstein suspension and brakes Brembo. In addition, the novelty has an active bonnet that can rise with the help of squibs, thereby reducing the risk of a pedestrian serious injury.

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