1978 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
Production Years for Series :	1966 - 1985
Price :	$6,500
Weight :	2190 lbs \| 993.367 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1753 cc \| 107.0 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	86.00 SAE @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	90 Ft-Lbs (122 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 79 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Fiat Production for 1978 :	60,435
1978 Fiat 124
Convertible 2 dr. 2 P :	16,079

Handling

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Mfr Report Date	19751001
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V060000
Summary	A PLASTIC TUBE COVERING PART OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE FOR THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY ALLOW WATER TO ACCUMULATE. THIS WATER WILL OXIDIZE THE BRAKE LINE. OXIDATION CAN CAUSE DETERIORATION OR POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF EFFICIENCY OF THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM AND CAN IMPAIR THE TOTAL BRAKING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy	THE DEFECTIVE PORTION OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPACITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1978 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,000
Avg. Home :	$54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Fiat 124? A: The 1978 Fiat 124 has a wheelbase size of 96.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Fiat 124? A: The 1978 Fiat 124 has a length of 158.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Fiat 124? A: The 1978 Fiat 124 has a width of 62.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Fiat 124 cost when new?A: The 1978 Fiat 124 had a base price of approximately $6,500 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Fiat 124? A: The 1978 Fiat 124 was a Convertible.

Q: How many vehicles did Fiat produce in 1978? A: Fiat produced 60,435 automobiles in 1978.

Q: What engine did the 1978 Fiat 124 have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Fiat 124 was a Inline 4 (1753 cc | 107.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 86.00 SAE @ 6200 RPM and 90 Ft-Lbs (122 NM) @ 2800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1978 Fiat 124 have? A: The 1978 Fiat 124 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.