Super TestCar reviews - Abarth - 124 - SpiderAbarth modelsOverviewAbarth perfects the small affordable sportscar package with 124 Spider21 Oct 2016 WHEN Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it would launch a sportscar based on the accomplished Mazda MX-5 it caused as much trepidation as it did excitement. If handled tactfully, the resulting model could be a perfect balance of Japanese engineering and MX-5 fun coupled with Italian charm, but in the wrong hands the project could spoil the MX-5’s delicate balance with too much emphasis on performance. In place of naturally aspirated engines, the Abarth 124 Spider uses a smaller turbo unit along with a number of high-performance upgrades wrapped up in a shell that could not be further removed from the Mazda’s aesthetics. Add a starting price of $43,500 driveaway to that package of looks and kit and you are looking at a compelling proposition that appears to offer even better value than the equivalent 2.0-litre MX-5, but it’s a long way from the glossy catalogue to the open road. Click here for the full review... Model release date: 1 October 2016 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
Super TestClick to share
|
Facebook Twitter Instagram