MX5 in a frock...

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MX5 in a frock...

I don't know... the car may otherwise look great but this double everything face is a bit weird imo.
 

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Actually it sound to me like a sound decision. Let Mazda do most of the design and development and then step in and adapt their design. The FIAT Multiair turbo engine should provide enough of a difference over the Mazda N/A motors and the previous MX-5s have been almost legendary in their handling and roadholding.

I've only driven a MX-5 once, and that was an early model at moderate speeds, but it reminded me of a Triumph Spitfire in as much as you were sitting almost on the rear axle and the car seemed to pivot around the driver which gave a great feeling as to what the car was doing.

My fervent hope is, that after some brief "First impression" type drives in the Press that seemed to be universally good (one report placed the 124 above its MX-5 cousin) that they don't resort to Halfords type tuning when the Abarth model comes along.

In other words, lower, stiffer springs, lower, wider tyres and a bigger turbo. It
 
Actually it sound to me like a sound decision. Let Mazda do most of the design and development and then step in and adapt their design. The FIAT Multiair turbo engine should provide enough of a difference over the Mazda N/A motors and the previous MX-5s have been almost legendary in their handling and roadholding.

I've only driven a MX-5 once, and that was an early model at moderate speeds, but it reminded me of a Triumph Spitfire in as much as you were sitting almost on the rear axle and the car seemed to pivot around the driver which gave a great feeling as to what the car was doing.

My fervent hope is, that after some brief "First impression" type drives in the Press that seemed to be universally good (one report placed the 124 above its MX-5 cousin) that they don't resort to Halfords type tuning when the Abarth model comes along.

In other words, lower, stiffer springs, lower, wider tyres and a bigger turbo. It

You can see and configure the Abarth 124 on the website......
 
I don't know... the car may otherwise look great but this double everything face is a bit weird imo.

Just like Bart & Lisa and the 2012 Olympics logo, I fear I'll never be able to look at that car again now without seeing that face (n)
 
Drove the new Fiat 124 last week at the Press driving event here in San Diego.

Liked it.....made deposit today for CLASSICA, 6-Spd Manual, ROSSO RED...only option is 'Technology Collection'. :)

Did u see it in lots of different colours? I know it's subjective but what colours suit the car best....my current shortlist are red, blue, bronze or urban white perlescent - all with brown interior.....is the red a deep, darker red like it seems to be on the configurator. I've got a deposit down on the anniversary limited edition but I have decided I prefer the tan interior so will probably wait now.....
Thanks
 
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