FIAT 124 Coupé 1972–1975 car dimensions: 4175 mm long, 1670 mm wide and 1340 mm high. Unladen weight is 995 kg. Braked towing is 800 kg.
The cabin has a revised dashboard with matching vents on the center stack and sides plus a stereo lower down. Seats are fully cloth covered. The steering wheel has a vinyl rim and anodised silver spokes. Air conditioning is an available option. It is a 2+2 with a tall greenhouse for good visibility.
Boot space is 272 litres.
The cabin has contoured front seats adjustable for reach and rake, fully cloth-covered for support. A revised dashboard includes alloy fascia, circular gauges and multiple eyeball vents plus underdash openings. Expansive greenhouse glass gives strong outward vision. Air conditioning is available as an option. Ventilation works but is not especially strong. The layout suits four adults with a practical trunk.
Gasoline fuel with 45 L tank capacity.
Observed fuel economy 15-21 mpg US.
Oil and filter change every 6000 miles.
Chassis lube and major tune-up every 12000 miles.
Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes standard.
Collapsible steering column and reinforced chassis for crash protection.
The car runs on gasoline via carburetor. Fuel tank holds 45 liters. Observed economy ranges 15-21 mpg US depending on driving, better on highway at steady speeds.
Service needs include oil and filter changes at 6000-mile intervals. Chassis lubrication and major tune-ups fall at 12000 miles. Timing belt checks are key as failure can damage the twin-cam engine.
Safety kit centers on four-wheel disc brakes with servo assist and proportioning valve. A collapsible steering column and impact-resistant passenger compartment are fitted. Later US versions add heavy safety bumpers. No formal crash-test ratings appear in records.
Living with the car means watching for rust in sills, arches, chassis rails and mounts. Soft engine mounts can cause low-speed bucking. harder ones from prior series help. Parts remain available and the twin-cam is rebuildable. Keep the timing belt fresh for reliability.
Length 4175 mm, Width 1670 mm, Height 1340 mm, Wheelbase 2420 mm (124 Coupé 1972–1975)
Sources: manufacturer data, autoevolution.com, classicautomag.pl and R&T Dec 1974, wikipedia/en.