[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/resurrection-fiat-124-spider\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/resurrection-fiat-124-spider\/","headline":"The Resurrection of the Fiat 124 Spider","name":"The Resurrection of the Fiat 124 Spider","description":"The Fiat 124 Spider was originally a Pininfarina designed convertible sports car that graced showrooms and roads from 1966 until 1980, from which year onwards until 1982, the 2000 Spider took up the mantle. So it was intriguing to note that last year, Fiat trademarked both \u2018124 Spider\u2019 and \u2018124\u2019 hinting that either they wanted to keep the history of the original car in tact (after all, there a few Spiders and Spyders out there), or more likely that they […]","datePublished":"2015-07-24","dateModified":"2015-07-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fiat-124-spider-abarth.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fiat-124-spider-abarth.jpg","height":400,"width":400},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/resurrection-fiat-124-spider\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":430,"keywords":["2000 Spider","Abarth","Alfredo Altavilla","Fiat","Fiat Chrysler","Mazda MX-5","pininfarina","sergio marchionne","spider 124"],"articleBody":"The Fiat 124 Spider was originally a Pininfarina designed convertible sports car that graced showrooms and roads from 1966 until 1980, from which year onwards until 1982, the 2000 Spider took up the mantle. So it was intriguing to note that last year, Fiat trademarked both \u2018124 Spider\u2019 and \u2018124\u2019 hinting that either they wanted to keep the history of the original car in tact (after all, there a few Spiders and Spyders out there), or more likely that they were planning a relaunch of the 124 Spider in the not too distant future.Then in February this year, head man Sergio Marchionne announced that indeed, Fiat were to introduce a new 124 Spider based on the trusted and familiar Mazda MX-5 and that test models were being scrutinised and run in Detroit.Not much information has been released about the new addition as yet, but Fiat has already confirmed the great news that the Spider will give birth to a \u00a0performance Abarth version as well when Fiat Chrysler\u2019s Chief Operating Officer, Alfredo Altavilla, announced that there would initially be two versions, a \u2018comfortable\u2019 version and an \u2018extreme\u2019 version.So far the only clues to what the car might look like have come from artist impressions based, naturally enough, the original model and the Mazda MX-5.But that has now changed with some pretty clear spy shots of the Fiat 124 Spider \u2013 although the cladding and disguising paintwork hide the most of it, non of this can hide what does seem to be a longer bonnet than the MX-5.The new MX-5 will come first it has been rumoured, with the 124 following several months later, with both cars being manufactured together at the Mazda factory in Hiroshima in Japan.Intriguingly, it has been suggested that the 124 Spider will incorporate some retro touches in homage to the original sports car from the sixties. Add to this the shared tech\u2019 that the Spider will take from the MX-5 and we might well have a fantastic looking car on the horizon.Setting aside the scorpion badged Abarth version, the chances are that the 124 will be reasonably affordable too, with hints that the roadster will have a choice of smaller engines \u2013 the \u2018comfortable\u2019 part I presume.At a likely weight of around 1000kg, with a bigger engine and uprated suspension, the Abarth version could prove to be something worth waiting for.There\u2019s still some time to go before the 124 Spider first makes an official appearance – with sometime in 2016 being mooted – and beyond that, there\u2019s even a hint of a possible kit-car styled track-day version on the cards.Images: autoexpress.co.uk"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Resurrection of the Fiat 124 Spider","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/resurrection-fiat-124-spider\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]