Forgive me if this has already been posted in the past.
In addition to my '80 FIAT Spider, I also own a 1970 MGB GT and when I was on the MG Experience forum I saw this R&T article of interest for all of us FIAT owners:
http://www.mgexp.com/article/rt-4sports-1970.html
The FIAT shined...
R&T Article -- 1970
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focodave
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R&T Article -- 1970
1980 Spider 2000 F.I. (my hobby)
1970 MGB GT (my other hobby)
2008 Ford Expedition (daily driver)
2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard
2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Sportster
1970 MGB GT (my other hobby)
2008 Ford Expedition (daily driver)
2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard
2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Sportster
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spidernut
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Re: R&T Article -- 1970
Awesome article! Thanks
John G.
1979 Spider (Owned since 2000)
1971 124 Sport Spider (Owned since 2017)
1977 Spider (Sold 2017)
1979 Spider (Disposed of in 2017)
1979 Spider (Sold 2015)
1980 Spider (Sold in 2013)
1981 Spider (Sold in 1985)
2017 Spider (Owned since 2019)
1979 Spider (Owned since 2000)
1971 124 Sport Spider (Owned since 2017)
1977 Spider (Sold 2017)
1979 Spider (Disposed of in 2017)
1979 Spider (Sold 2015)
1980 Spider (Sold in 2013)
1981 Spider (Sold in 1985)
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divace73
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Re: R&T Article -- 1970
only wish FIAT officially made a RHD spider... it may have put MG out of business?
Cheers David
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argonaut
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Re: R&T Article -- 1970
I knew that I chose wisely when I picked the fiat over the Porsche and the MG! Hah!
Jason M.
1964 Chevy K20 Suburban
1966 Chevy K20 Pickup
1981 Fiat Spider 2000
1996 Ford Bronco Supercharged
2008 Honda CBR1000RR
2005 Honda RC51
1981 Honda CB750C
1964 Chevy K20 Suburban
1966 Chevy K20 Pickup
1981 Fiat Spider 2000
1996 Ford Bronco Supercharged
2008 Honda CBR1000RR
2005 Honda RC51
1981 Honda CB750C
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DieselSpider
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Re: R&T Article -- 1970
Wonder how the X19 introduced 2 year later did against the 914.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epgJ6PGEzug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epgJ6PGEzug
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Zaffer
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Re: R&T Article -- 1970
It's funny how the Porsche came in second, but was also the second worst. I have both a 914 and a 124 and the Fiat is definitely smoother and more comfortable, but the 914 is more fun overall, if you don't mind a compressed spine afterwards.
Current vehicles:
1982 Fiat 2000
1975 Porsche 914 2.0L (in pieces)
1987 BMW 325e
2002 BMW 325iT
2006 MB E350 Wagon 4Matic
2011 Toyota Tundra SR5
1997 Mazda Miata M-Edition
1984 VW Rabbit GTi
1982 Fiat 2000
1975 Porsche 914 2.0L (in pieces)
1987 BMW 325e
2002 BMW 325iT
2006 MB E350 Wagon 4Matic
2011 Toyota Tundra SR5
1997 Mazda Miata M-Edition
1984 VW Rabbit GTi
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aevansgatech
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Re: R&T Article -- 1970
I haven't driven any of the other contenders, but it's always nice to see that the 124 was enjoyed from the beginning all the way until today
1979 Spider 2000 (gone)
1984 Pininfarina Azzurra (for sale)
1982 Spider 2000 (here to stay)
1984 Pininfarina Azzurra (for sale)
1982 Spider 2000 (here to stay)
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phaetn
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Re: R&T Article -- 1970
I've driven both cars and had a 914 on the track with the PCA.
The beauty of the 914 is all the aftermarket parts that can be put onto it that have literally decades of race-proven tech, plus the integrated roll bar. People have traded stuff for years and years. Throw some fender flares on a 914 and you can really upsize the tires and brakes, if need be. Plus, if I recall correctly, the engine mounts allow for a 911 flat-six to be dropped right in (air cooled, not the new jobbies). Those are perhaps some of the most race-prepped engines ever for amateurs--with a real racing history--and you can get amazing power output and even reliability from their 2.7L.
The 914 was chronically underpowered with the VW plant but that was easily addressed.
I'm glad to see the Spider consistently coming out on top in contemporary reviews. There's no comparison for the Italian flair, nor the 2+2 seating and ample space in the Spider.
I feel disloyal to post a pic of the 914 so here's an Abarth to balance things out.
Cheers,
phaetn
The beauty of the 914 is all the aftermarket parts that can be put onto it that have literally decades of race-proven tech, plus the integrated roll bar. People have traded stuff for years and years. Throw some fender flares on a 914 and you can really upsize the tires and brakes, if need be. Plus, if I recall correctly, the engine mounts allow for a 911 flat-six to be dropped right in (air cooled, not the new jobbies). Those are perhaps some of the most race-prepped engines ever for amateurs--with a real racing history--and you can get amazing power output and even reliability from their 2.7L.
The 914 was chronically underpowered with the VW plant but that was easily addressed.
I'm glad to see the Spider consistently coming out on top in contemporary reviews. There's no comparison for the Italian flair, nor the 2+2 seating and ample space in the Spider.
I feel disloyal to post a pic of the 914 so here's an Abarth to balance things out.
Cheers,
phaetn