1973 Fiat 124 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 Fiat 124, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1966 - 1985
Price :	$2,540-$4,000
Weight :	2045 lbs \| 927.596 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1592 cc \| 97.2 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	87 BHP (64.032 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	96 Ft-Lbs (130 NM) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	80.0 mm \| 3.15 in.
Stroke :	79.2 mm \| 3.118 in.
Compression :	8.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 (4 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Fiat Production for 1973 :	1,390,251
Total 1973 124 production :	1,390,251
1973 Fiat 124

Handling

Recall

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

1973 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$12,900
Avg. Home :	$32,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.40

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Fiat 124? A: The 1973 Fiat 124 has wheelbase sizes of 89.80 and 95.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Fiat 124? A: The 1973 Fiat 124 has lengths of 159.50-, 162.20-, 165.30-inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Fiat 124? A: The 1973 Fiat 124 has widths of 63.40-, 63.50-, 64.00-, 65.70-inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Fiat 124 cost when new?A: The 1973 Fiat 124 cost approximately $2,540 to $4,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Fiat 124? A: The 1973 Fiat 124 was offered as a Convertible, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Fiat produce in 1973? A: Fiat produced 1,390,251 automobiles in 1973.

Q: How many 1973 124s were produced? A: Fiat produced 1,390,251 examples of the 124 in 1973.

Q: What engine did the 1973 Fiat 124 have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Fiat 124 was a Inline 4 (1592 cc | 97.2 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 87 BHP (64.032 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 96 Ft-Lbs (130 NM) @ 4200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1973 Fiat 124 have? A: The 1973 Fiat 124 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.