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- Fiat #124spider officially returns to the U.S. with its arrival at port
- Iconic Italian #roadster, last sold in the U.S. in 1985, will begin arriving at #fiat studios this month
- 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the #fiat 124 Spider’s introduction
- All-new Spider is the most affordable turbo-powered convertible in America with a starting price of $24,995 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
- Fiat #124spider lineup includes #classica, #lusso and #abarth models, while the first 124 units will be available as limited-production Prima Edizione Lusso
July 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Last sold in the United States more than 30 years ago, the iconic
#fiat #124spider is back.
The first shipments of the all-new 2017
#roadster have arrived at the Port of Baltimore and the Port of San Diego, and will be available at
#fiat studios in North America this month.
“After much anticipation, the all-new
#fiat #124spider is here in the U.S. and will start to arrive at
#fiat studios next week,” said Bob Broderdorf, Director of
#fiat Brand North America. “Just in time for the prime convertible season, customers will now have the opportunity to experience our Italian-designed, fun-to-drive
#roadster for themselves.”
Nearly 50 years ago, on Nov. 2, 1966, the original
#fiat #124spider was introduced at the Turin
#auto Show. Spider sales in the U.S. began in 1968 and concluded in 1985. Today, nearly 8,000
#fiat 124 Spiders are still registered in the U.S.
The all-new 2017
#fiat #124spider brings classic Italian styling and proven performance to a new generation of buyers. Paying homage to the original
#124spider, the all-new Spider delivers the ultimate Italian
#roadster experience with driving excitement, technology and safety combined with iconic design.
The
#roadster comes standard with the proven 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo four-cylinder engine, the engine’s first application in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. The engine delivers 160 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque on
#classica and
#lusso, 164 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque on
#abarth, and is available with a six-speed manual transmission (26 mpg city/35 mpg highway) or a six-speed automatic transmission (25 mpg city/36 mpg highway).
The
#fiat #124spider has a double-wishbone front suspension and rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bars, and tuned electric-power steering system for enhanced handling and fuel efficiency. Available safety features include Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection and ParkView rear backup camera. Available technology and convenience features include passive entry with keyless go, Bluetooth connectivity, heated seats, and
#fiat Connect with access to Pandora, Stitcher and Aha apps.
About #fiat BrandThe
#fiat brand stands for discovery through passionate self-expression. That philosophy is embodied by the iconic
#fiat 500 or Cinquecento – a small car that lives big. Italian at heart and rooted in a rich heritage, the 500 is sold in more than 100 countries and is synonymous with modern, simple design blending form, function, technology and a pride of ownership that is genuine.
In North America, the
#fiat 500 was introduced in March 2011 and was soon followed by the
#fiat 500c (Cabrio), the high-performance
#fiat 500
#abarth and
#abarth Cabrio, the fully electric
#fiat 500e, the five-passenger
#fiat 500L and the all-wheel-drive 500X
#crossover. The
#fiat brand continues to expand with the introduction of the
#fiat #124spider, a revival of the iconic
#roadster that combines Italian style, performance and engaging driving dynamics. The all-new
#fiat #124spider will arrive at FIAT studios in summer 2016.