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History Fiat 124 S


A little bit nicer than the normal 124 - click to enlarge!
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German version

Fiat
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Volumetric displacement1438 cm³
Bore * stroke80 * 71,5 mm
Power52 kW (70 HP)
Nominal rotation speed5400 rpm
Torque112 Nm at 3300 rpm
Power drive designFace engine with rear-wheel drive
TransmissionFour-speed
BrakesSliding caliper, brake servo, brake force limiter
Wheelbase2420 mm
Wheel suspension (in front)Double wishbone
Wheel suspension (rear)Rigid axle
Tyres155 SR 13
Car bodyFour doors
Length4050 mm
Width1610 mm
Height1420 mm
BootApprox. 410 liters
Tank capacity40 liters
Weight925 kg + driver
Max. speedApprox. 150 km/h
Year of manufacture1968 - 1974
PriceAround 6800,- DM
Electrics12V-alternator

Nearly three years later come out the prettier worked Fiat 124 S. Its twin headlights loose the front and even inside has something happened. The dashboard and steering wheel with horn ring have become much more pleasing. Instead of the boring are now two nice round displays for speedometer et al., unfortunately no rotational-speed sensor. But at the windscreen wiper interval switches. The seats still without headrests have reclining seat fittings. Unfortunately, the cornering is quite modest. The car seems like an advanced version of the 124.

The engine is now a piece more powerful and thus become more bubbly. Although this can not fully be transferred in a much higher residual speed because of the short transmission and the square body shape, the acceleration is more than adequate. Actually, the engine must not rotate so high, but you find yourself sometimes there. Also the fuel consumption is in for the period acceptable limits.

If the car had not been so prone to rust, it could have been the beginning of a long friendship. So are maintenance works although necessary, but relatively easy carried out. The valve mechanism can be relatively easily adjust at the rocker arms. Lubrication fittings no longer exist. Slightly more attention is required on the brakes. Since the calipers are mounted in floating, you should make the wedges between the saddle and mount frequent viable and lubricate. All other work for example the interrupter contacts of the ignition are routine.





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