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Manufacturer : Fiat

Productions : 1966-1974
Class : Family car
Engine : Engine 1.2 L 1197 cc ohv I4, 1.4 L 1438 cc ohv I4, 1.4 L 1438 cc dohc I4, 1.6 L 1592 cc dohc I4, 1.8 L 1756 cc dohc I4
Body style : 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon
Layout : FR layout
Transmission : 4 speed manual

The 124 was introduced by being dropped by parachute from a plane and instantly won critical acclaim, including that year’s European Car of the Year award – the fourth winner of the award and the first from Italy.[5]
It was praised for its spacious interior, advanced coil spring rear suspension, disc brakes on all wheels and lightweight construction.
The car was unusual in the extent to which Oscar Montabone, the chief engineer responsible for its development, was able to start with a clean sheet.[6] Only the all-synchromesh gear box came from an existing model, the Fiat 1500.[6]

Engine
Power came from a 1.2 L (1197 cc) Fiat OHV straight-4, producing 65 hp (49 kW) and 70 ft.lbf (95 Nm). Also 124S with 1438 cc OHV engine and 124 ST with 1438 cc and 1592 cc Twin Cam with 5 speed gearbox.

Variations
A 124 station wagon was introduced in April 1967, featuring most of the same specifications as the saloon but the springs were stiffened and the final drive ratio changed to 4.4:1.
A slightly stretched and more luxurious version of the 124 sedan known as the 125 was launched in the early part of 1967.
The basic 124 saloon also spawned the Fiat 124 Sport Spider and the Fiat 124 Coupé, both sought after 1970s classic cars.

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