Model specs

1984-1987 FIAT Strada Abarth 130TC

Overview

Built to bloody some noses in the escalating hot-hatch wars of the Eighties, the Abarth 130TC was a real drivers’ car that posted better performance figures than even the omnipresent Golf GTI for a year or so. Surprisingly, in a world where fuel injection was now king, Fiat did it the old-fashioned way with a pair of Weber carburettors. Unfortunately the car found more friends among the motoring press than it did in showrooms, so they have always been quite exclusive. Also, many found their way onto race tracks.

Price at launch: £7800

Price (excellent): £4000

Price (good): £2750

Price (average): £1500

Price (project): £600

Performance

0-60mph:7.9secs

Top speed:122mph

Power:128bhp

Torque:130lb/ft

MPG:25mpg

Engine

Configuration:in-line four

Aspiration:normal

Fuel:petrol

Fuel delivery:carburettor

Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil spring, anti-roll bar

Suspension Rear: Independent, MacPherson strut, lower wishbone

Drivetrain: front-engine FWD

Steering: rack and pinion

Bodyframe: metal monocoque

Transmission: Five-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 4013mm

Wheelbase: 2443mm

Width: 1651mm

Height: 1397mm

Weight: 950kgs