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A masterpiece from Turin - Fiat 124 in the (historic) test

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Created on November 4, 1966

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Gerhardt Koop

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Fiat 124 (1967) - completely redesigned

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Fiat 124 (1966) - more functional than beautiful

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Fiat 124 (1966) - long distance test

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Fiat 124 (1966) - from the front

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Fiat 124 (1966) - from behind

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Fiat 124 (1966) - with notchback

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Fiat 124 (1966) - with a powerful engine

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Fiat 124 (1966) - a problem-free car

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Fiat 124 (1966) - also for the summer

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Fiat 124 (1966) - on the road in Paris

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Fiat 124 (1966) - had chances on the market

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Fiat 124 (1966) - still belongs to the middle class

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Fiat 124 (1966) - made for every requirement

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Fiat 124 (1966) - suitable family car

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Fiat 124 Familiare (1966) - the estate version with five doors

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Silhouette

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Station wagon

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Fiat 124 (1966) - large interior

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Fiat 124 (1966) - for traveling with friends

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Fiat 124 (1966) - for the whole family

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Fiat 124 (1966) - excellent road holding

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Fiat 124 (1966) - tested under extreme climatic conditions

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Fiat 124 (1966) - can also be used along the equator

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Fiat 124 (1966) - it can also drive on sand

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Fiat 124 (1966) - suitable for any activity

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Fiat 124 (1966) - clearly recognizable

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Fiat 124 (1966) - the saloon paved the way for the Coupé and Spider

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Fiat 124 (1968) - in front of a pretty backdrop

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Fiat 124 (1966) - can transport anything

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Illustration of the trunk size

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Trunk

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Front

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Rear

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Fiat 124 (1966) - the car of safety

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Dashboard, in the center the speedometer with horizontal scale

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Rear door

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Front door

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Front in detail

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Rear in detail

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Adjustability of the seats

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Fiat 124 (1966) - comfortable accommodation for five people

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Front seats

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Fiat 124 (1966) - View of the interior

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Fiat 124 (1966) - you can see the engine and the front axle

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Fiat 124 (1966) - A look under the hood

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Fiat 124 (1966) - left side of the engine

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Fiat 124 (1966) - perspective section of the right side of the engine

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Fiat 124 (1966) - perspective section of the left side of the engine

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Fiat 124 (1966) - longitudinal section of the fully synchronized four-speed gearbox

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Structure and mechanical organs of the car

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Exterior dimensions

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Trunk dimensions

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Fiat 124 (1966) - All-round view

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Fiat 124 (1966) - all joints are marked with the corresponding legend

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Top speeds

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Illustration of the maximum climbing ability

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Fiat 124 (1966) - Drawing

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Summary

With the 124, Fiat presented a car that was at the lower end of the mid-size class in terms of engine capacity, but whose engine power, spaciousness and possible driving performance were far higher. Four doors, a powerful engine, plenty of space and excellent roadholding were offered at an unusually attractive price. This test report explains whether the Fiat 124 had to fight for its market share in Germany in 1966.

This article contains the following chapters

Future European car?
Interior design
Could be better
Pleasing engine and gearbox
Driving characteristics for all
Conclusion
Technical data & measured values

Estimated reading time: 11min

Preview (beginning of the article)

New car models were not uncommon this year. They are almost expected by some companies, real surprises are rare. It was no sensation when the news of the new Fiat 124 arrived. And yet car enthusiasts and even motoring journalists were eagerly awaiting this car. At least that means something. Yet the 124 has nothing at all exciting in its individual features; each part in itself can be found on many other cars. At most, the high liter output of the engine and the very good use of space stand out. It is the combination of all these things that makes the difference. And the combination is really skillful. With the 124, Fiat presents a car that is at the lower end of the mid-size class in terms of displacement, but whose engine power, spaciousness and possible driving performance are far higher and which puts some seemingly larger cars from competitors in the shade and will still give various factories a headache.

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