insideKENT Magazine Issue 63 - June 2017 | Page 158

MOTORS
THE ABARTH 124 SPIDER
THE ABARTH 124 SPIDER AIMS AT SWEEPING A NEW GENERATION OFF
THEIR FEET WITH ITS PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL DNA. IT COMBINES
THE AUTHENTIC ROADSTER EXPERIENCE PACKED WITH THRILLS,
TECHNOLOGY, SAFETY AND A TOUCH OF UNMISTAKABLE ITALIAN DESIGN.
PERFORMANCE DNA
The new Abarth 124 spider combines the great
sensorial experiences of excitement and
driving fun that only a spider can give.
Developed with input from the Abarth Racing
Team, the car exemplifies at best the distinctive
Abarth values: performance, craftsmanship
and technical excellence. It is the car that will
bring back the smile on the driver’s face.
Powerful engine and sporty gearboxes for an
extraordinary driving experience
The Abarth 124 spider offered in the EMEA
region is equipped with a powerful, reliable
four-cylinder 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine.
It delivers 170 HP (about 124 HP per litre) and
250 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 230
km/h and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8-
seconds. Furthermore, the sound of engine
really matters in an Abarth car, so the Record
Monza exhaust come equipped as standard,
generating a beautiful growling sound. The
spider is available with a six-speed manual or
the automatic Sequenziale Sportivo gearbox.
DESIGN TRUE TO THE ABARTH DNA
The design of the Abarth 124 spider is all about
performance: both the front bumper, with its
larger air intake, and the rear bumper’s
aerodynamic extractor were both shaped in
the wind tunnel, as were the rear spoiler and
wind stop which both contribute to improving
air flow. The 17-inch alloy wheels, the
windscreen surround and the roll bars are
finished in Forgiato Grey, a colour selected to
160
underline the bold, technical inclination of
the car. outstanding balance and dynamic abilities to
the full.
INTERIOR DESIGN EQUIPMENT: SPORTINESS AND COMFORT
The Abarth DNA is also confirmed inside with
an overall focus aimed at guaranteeing ideal
ergonomics. The leather seats are supportive
and very comfortable at the same time, and
allow for a positive driving position as far back
and as low as possible to better perceive any
lateral movement of the car. Also, the controls
are perfectly in tune with the car's sporty set-
up: the position of the aluminium pedal board,
the small-diameter steering wheel, the short
gear lever and the start button on the
dashboard all contribute to conveying a sporty
driving experience. The new Abarth 124 spider has a three-gauge
instrument panel featuring a large rev counter
in the middle, a speedometer on the right and
a data display on the left allowing the driver
to monitor all key driving information at a
glance. Standard equipment includes manual
climate control system, stereo with four
speakers, MP3 player and USB port, cruise
control, adjustable and electrically folded door
mirrors. Other features available on demand
include the infotainment system with an
ergonomic and intuitive knob on the central
unit. For superior sound quality, a Bose
premium sound system with nine speakers,
including dual headrest speakers on both seats
and a subwoofer, can be chosen.
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
The new Abarth 124 Spider is equipped with
a host of state-of-the-art active and passive
safety devices. In addition to the ABS, standard
equipment includes the EBD, for adjusting
front and rear brake force distribution so as to
optimise braking distances and control in all
load conditions of the car, and ESC for
increased control in all driving conditions.
The ERM is an extension of the ESC system
and exploits the sensors to calculate whether
the car is approaching a potentially dangerous
condition at risk of rolling over. It corrects the
risk by applying the brakes separately and
modulating the accelerator position as needed.
It can be fully disengaged for track driving to
allow the driver exploit the Abarth 124 spider’s
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