2020 Fiat 124 Spider Specifications Guidelines
Intriguing and fashionable, the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider is a convertible sports vehicle that expertly blends Italian style with an enjoyable driving experience. We will go into the details that set this model apart from others in the automobile industry in this introduction. Enthusiasts will surely like the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider’s powerful powerplant, which is at its core. A 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a remarkable 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque is housed under the hood. For those who want a more hands-on driving experience, this engine is mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission for smooth cruising. The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider’s fascinating look is one of its most noticeable features. It features sleek lines, a long hood, and a low-slung posture that emanates sophistication and performance as a tribute to the traditional Italian roadsters of the past. With the simple lowering and raising of the soft-top convertible roof, you can instantly enjoy driving in the open air.
The 124 Spider’s interior is designed with the driver in mind and has supportive seats for spirited driving. The overall driving experience is improved with high-quality materials and an easy-to-use entertainment system, which also keeps you occupied and connected while you’re on the road. In terms of performance and handling, the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider excels. Every curve in the road is a complete thrill because to the rear-wheel-drive configuration, the chassis’ balance, and the precise steering. The 124 Spider boasts accurate handling that will satisfy even the most discriminating drivers thanks to weight distribution that is optimized for agility. With features like stability control, anti-lock brakes, and many airbags as standard equipment, safety is also a top emphasis. Advanced driver aid technologies that are optionally available increase safety and provide you peace of mind when driving. The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider is a spectacular sports convertible that combines Italian elegance and exhilarating performance. It stands out among sports cars because to its potent engine, stylish exterior, and fun-to-drive driving dynamics, making it a great option for individuals who value both style and substance in their automobile purchases. The Fiat 124 Spider guarantees an exceptional driving experience, whether you’re riding along the coast or negotiating winding mountain routes.
IDENTIFICATION DATA
Identification Numbers
Model Plate
The model plate is located on the left side of door pillar
Model Plate Location
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number is located below the left side (driver side) of the wind-shield.
Vehicle Identification Number
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A. and Canada)
The motor vehicle safety standard label is located on the left side of door pillar.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label (U.S.A. and Canada)
The vehicle emission control information label is located under the hood.
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
Tire Pressure Label
The tire pressure label is located on the left side of door pillar.
Tire Pressure Label
Engine Number
The engine number label is located on the engine.
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
On the tire label you will find the recommended tire inflation pressure in both psi and kPa for the tires installed as original equipment on the vehicle.
It is very important that the inflation pressure of the tires on your vehicle is maintained at the recommended pressure.
You should check the tire pressure regularly to insure that the proper inflation pressure is maintained.
NOTE:
- Tire pressures listed on the vehicle placard or tire information label indicate the recommended cold tire inflation pressure, measured when the tires are cold , after the vehicle has been parked for a t least three hours. As you drive, the temperature in the tire warms up , increasing the tire pressure.
- Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this Owner’s Manual. Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe cracking , tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control an d increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear , loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat. It is impossible to deter-mine whether or not tires are properly inflated just by looking at them.
Checking Tire Pressure
Proceed as follows:
- When you check the air pressure, make sure the tires are cold – meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile.
- Remove the cap from the valve on on e tire.
- Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
- Add air to achieve recommended air pressure.
- If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.
- Replace the valve cap.
- Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other object s embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
- Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges, cracks or other irregularities.
Glossary Of Terms
Tire Placard
A label indicating the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire bran d and manufacturing plant, tire size, and dat e of manufacture.
Inflation Pressure
A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa
Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi
Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar
The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE)
Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit
The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire
Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire
Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire
Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it’s mounted on the vehicle.
ENGINE
Engine
| 1.4 Turbo Multi Air | |
| Cycle | Four |
| Number and position of cylinders | 4 inline |
| Piston bore and stroke (mm) | 72.0 x 80.4 |
| Total displacement (cm³) | 1,368 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Maximum power (kW) | 119 (Non-Abarth)
122 (Abarth) |
| 1.4 Turbo Multi Air | |
| Maximum power (HP) | 160 (Non-Abarth)
164 (Abarth) |
| Corresponding engine speed (RPM) | 5,500 |
| Maximum torque (Nm) | 250 |
| Maximum torque (lb.-ft.) | 184 |
| Corresponding engine speed (RPM) | 2,500 |
| Spark plugs | We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs. |
| Fuel | 91 Octane Recommended (87 Octane Acceptable) (R+M)/2 Method Maximum 15% Ethanol Content |
NOTE:
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could b e damaged.
| WARNING! |
| Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not take the system’s technical specifications into account, can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire. |
TRANSMISSION
| Engine | Traction | Type | Description |
| 1.4 Turbo Multi Air | RWD | Manual/Automatic | 6-speed manual1 / 6-speed Automatic Transmission2 |
- If equipped with manual transmission
- If equipped with automatic transmission
BRAKES
| Engine | Front brakes | Rear brakes | Parking brake |
| 1.4 Turbo Multi Air | Ventilated (floating type 11 inch (279.4 mm) diameter) | Solid (floating type 11 inch (279.4 mm) in diameter) | Mechanical (lever type) |
NOTE:
Water, ice, and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
SUSPENSIONS
| Engine | Front | Rear | |
| 1.4 Turbo Multi Air | Double wishbone with stabilizer bars | Multilink with stabilizer bars |
STEERING
| Engine | Turning circle curb to curb, ft (m) | Type |
| 1.4 Turbo Multi Air | 30.8 (9.4) | Double pinion electric power assist system
(DP – EPAS) – rack and pinion |
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions
Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicl e unloaded.
Trunk Volume: 4.9 cu. ft. (140 Liters)
Vehicle Dimension Chart
| A | B | C | D | E | F |
| 159.6 (4,054 mm) | 90.9 (2,309 mm) | 48.5 (1,232 mm) | 58.9 (1,496 mm) | 68.5 (1,740 mm) | 59.1 (1,503 mm) |
Weights
Curb Weight: 2,477 lbs (1,124 kg) (if equipped with manual transmission) / 2,516 lbs (1,141 kg) (if equipped with automatic transmission).
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Item | Capacities |
| Fuel tank | 11.9 (gallons) / 45 (liters) |
| Engine oil (without oil filter replacement) | 3.3 (quarts) / 3.2 (liters) |
| Engine oil (with oil filter replacement) | 4.0 (quarts) / 3.8 (liters) |
| Coolant (with manual transmission) | 7.6 (quarts) / 7.2 (liters) |
| Coolant (with automatic transmission) | 7.5 (quarts) / 7.1 (liters) |
| Manual transmission oil | 2.2 (quarts) / 2.1 (liters) |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 7.8 (quarts) / 7.5 (liters) |
| Rear differential oil | 0.63 (quarts) / 0.6 (liters) |
| Limited slip differential oil | 0.63 (quarts) / 0.6 (liters) |
| Brake fluid (& clutch fluid) | 0.57 (quarts) / 0.55 (liters) |
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids And Lubricants
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications. Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
| Lubricant | Specification | Replacement interval |
|
Engine oil |
We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12991. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
According to Scheduled Servicing Plan |
| Coolant | Mopar Long Life Coolant Concentrate for FIAT Spider | According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan |
| Manual transmission oil | Mopar Manual Transmission Long Life Gear Oil for FIAT Spider | |
| Automatic transmission fluid | Mopar Automatic Transmission Long Life Fluid for FIAT Spider | |
| Rear differential oil | Mopar Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil for FIAT Spider | |
| Limited slip differential oil | Mopar Long Life Limited Slip Additive for FIAT Spider | |
| Brake/clutch fluid | We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable. |
If lubricants compliant with the required specifications are not available, products that comply with the minimum required characteristic s can be used for topping up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
CAUTION
- Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (anti-freeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Addi-tive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible ” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OA T coolant (conforming to MS.90032), b y an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. D o not use additional rust inhibitors or anti-rust products, as they may not b e compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
- This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze ) is not recommended.
PERFORMANCE
Performance
Top speed after the initial period of usage of the vehicle.
| Version | MPH (km/h) |
| 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 160HP (Non-Abarth) | N/A |
| 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 164HP (Abarth) | 130 (209.2) |
FAQs
Sports car with two seats and a convertible, the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider.
There were three trim levels for the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider: Classica, Lusso, and Abarth.
A 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine powers the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider.
It has 164 horsepower in the Abarth trim and 160 horsepower in the Classica and Lusso trims.
Both a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission are available for the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider.
Depending on the model, the peak speed varies significantly but is often about 130 mph.
From 0 to 60 mph, it takes about 6.3 seconds to accelerate.
The EPA estimates that the Classica and Lusso trims will score 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, while the Abarth trim would receive slightly less.
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider measures approximately 159 inches in length, 68.5 inches in width, and 48.5 inches in height.
A mere 4.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity can be found in the tiny trunk of the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider.
Safety features such a rearview camera, airbags, stability control, and traction control are included with the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider.
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider does indeed include a manually operated soft top convertible.
The Lusso and Abarth trims include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while the Classica trim has a 3-inch display audio system.
The available colors may differ depending on the trim, but popular possibilities include Rosso Red, Bianco White, and Nero Black.
The beginning price for the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider varied depending on the trim level, with the Classica starting at about $25,390 and the Abarth starting at about $29,390.
Useful Links
View full PDF: 2020 Fiat 124 Spider User Manual
2020 Fiat 124 Spider Maintenance Schedule