1972 Fiat 124 Specifications

Specifications

1966 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1966 - 1985
Price :	$2,300-$3,645
Weight :	1980 lbs \| 898.113 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1593 cc \| 97.2 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	78.00 SAE @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	85 Ft-Lbs (115 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 79 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
1 2-barrel carburetor

Inline 4
Displacement :	1756 cc \| 107.2 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	92.50 SAE @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	92 Ft-Lbs (125 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 79 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Fiat Production for 1972 :	1,390,251
Total 1972 124 production :	1,368,216
1972 Fiat 124

Handling

Recall

Component	TIRES
Manufacturer	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V142000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE 165HR13 G800 GRAND PRIX, MAY NOT CONTAINTREADWEAR INDICATORS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.109.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING TIRES WHERE NECESSARY.)

Component	STRUCTURE
Manufacturer	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V091000
Summary	VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTABLE TO HEAVY RUSTING IN STRUCTURALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS CONDITION MAY IMPAIR THE ATTACHMENT TO THE BODY OF: 1) THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS, 2) THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO WHICH THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE ATTACHED, 3) THE STEERING BOX AND IDLER ARM MOUNTING AND 4) THE REAR TRAILING ARM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE INTERNAL CROSS MEMBER BELOW THE REAR SEAT AND TO THE REAR AXLE. UNDERCARRIAGE CORROSION IS ACCELERATED BY EXPOSURE TO DE-ICING SALTS.
Remedy	ALL OWNERS OF 1970-71 VEHICLES WILL BE SENT LETTERS ADVISING THEM OF THE PROBLEM. DUE TO THE AGE OF THESE VEHICLES OWNERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO FREE INSPECTION OR REMEDY. 1972-74 VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED WITHIN 120 DAYS OF OWNER NOTIFICATION. IF DAMAGE FROM RUSTING IS DETERMINED TO IMPAIR ATTACHMENTS IN ANY OF THE FOUR CRITICAL UNDERBODY LOCATIONS, DEALER WILL OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME CORROSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CORROSION WEAKENS THE METAL AND MAY RESULT INSEPARATION OF CRITICAL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, POSSIBLY CAUSINGLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IMPENDING SEPARATION OF THESE COMPONENTS COULD BE INDICATED BY UNUSUALNOISE, TIRE WEAR, VIBRATION, OR STEERING WHEEL PLAY.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1972 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,800
Avg. Home :	$27,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Fiat 124? A: The 1972 Fiat 124 has a wheelbase size of 89.76 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Fiat 124? A: The 1972 Fiat 124 has lengths of 156.30 and 163.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 Fiat 124? A: The 1972 Fiat 124 has widths of 63.50-, 64.00-, 65.70-inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Fiat 124 cost when new?A: The 1972 Fiat 124 cost approximately $2,300 to $3,645 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Fiat 124? A: The 1972 Fiat 124 was offered as a Abarth Spider Group IV Rally Car, Convertible, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Fiat produce in 1972? A: Fiat produced 1,390,251 automobiles in 1972.

Q: How many 1972 124s were produced? A: Fiat produced 1,368,216 examples of the 124 in 1972.

Q: What engines did the 1972 Fiat 124 have? A: The 1972 Fiat 124 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1593 cc | 97.2 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 78.00 SAE @ 6000 RPM and 85 Ft-Lbs (115 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Inline 4 (1756 cc | 107.2 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 92.50 SAE @ 6200 RPM and 92 Ft-Lbs (125 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1972 Fiat 124 have? A: The 1972 Fiat 124 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.