[Abarth124]

This car has began testing and it looks like it will be very interesting indeed.

http://gtguy88.kinja.com/fiat-124-abarth-r-gt-in-action-1786622946

 

[Chipshot]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Stewie]

Okay, now that is super **** cool ! Need specs on it asap !

 

[dieseldad]

Wonder when we can see a 124 in a Fast and Furious movie Would love to see the Rock drifting one of these!! Lots of fun!!

 

[Greg]

Okay, now that is super **** cool ! Need specs on it asap !

I am fairly sure it's packing an Alfa Romeo engine with a unique to the 124 transmission, intake, exhaust and intercooler. It has an impressive roll cage, a front skid plate, and likely a rear skid plate. It does have a lot of the 124's DNA, but it's a different car. That said, those of use in the aftermarket will be looking closely at what Fiat's factory race guys did with this car. I am pretty sure it has some incredible work done to the suspension.

Greg

 

[Greg]

Any serious vendor will look closely at factory racing efforts. A lot can be learned by paying attention to what the factory guys do, they have an R&D budget and access to information that the rest of us just don't have.

In the case of the 500 Abarth Rally car, I went over that car with a fine tooth comb, and I hope to get the chance to do the same with the 124 rally car.

Here is the 500 Rally car I went through:

Every wonder what's underneath those Rally Car roof scoops?

Greg

 

[kpoling]

Based on earlier reporting, I think this car has a 300 HP 1.8 liter turbo four with direct fuel injection. Fun.

 

[Chipshot]

It's the Alfa Romeo 4C's 1750cc engine. 300 horsepower is likely just the starting point.

I'd be happy with the 4C's 237 horsepower (OK, make it 250) in a Spider, and I'd like the convertible top retained.

 

[Stewie]

I actually have wondered what was under those @Greg ! Thanks for that, now my mind can rest a little easier on that front. Where they've gotten the giant balls of steel still escapes me now.

 

[Greg]

I actually have wondered what was under those @Greg ! Thanks for that, now my mind can rest a little easier on that front. Where they've gotten the giant balls of steel still escapes me now.

I agree, rally drivers are another breed of human, those guys are insane.

Greg