Back in December 2014, we learned that Fiat trademarked the 124 and 124 Spider names. The news came along with a rumor that the Italians plan to revive the stylish roadster of the 1960s, using 2016 Mazda Miata underpinnings. After two months of complete silence on the matter, a new report from Auto Express, quoting a couple of unnamed company insiders, provides additional details on the modern-day 124 Spider.
According to the report, the Italian roadster will share its chassis with the MX-5. While this information is far from surprising, the report goes on to add that the 124 Spider will feature neo-retro styling that harkens back to the original car. If this proves to be true, the new Spider may sport a large oval grille under its nose, a pair of rounded headlamps, rectangular taillights and an integrated trunk lid spoiler.
What’s more, it appears the Fiat roadster will tip the scale at less than 2,200 pounds, making it slightly lighter than the MX-5 Miata, and receive a choice of "small, affordable engines." The range-topping model could receive a 200-horsepower engine to become the quickest Fiat-badged vehicle in years.
Click past the jump to read more about the future Fiat "MX-5" sports car.
Fiat's Miata-based 124 Spider To Feature Retro Styling, Weigh Less Than 2,200 Pounds originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 13 February 2015 08:00 EST.
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