These are standard specifications for the 1978 Fiat 124, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Fiat 124?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Fiat 124?
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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. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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