The 124 just uses the NC transmission instead. The torque, technically, is more "usable" in daily driving. Though the ND2 power band is hella improved and probably a lot more fun now. The 124 turbo has been tuning extremely well. The ND looks good, but I'd take the 124 look any day It cribs from the old Spider while looking modern.
I've been watching the 124 exhausts evolve for 4 years. 2021 is my year for the exhaust upgrade on my 17' Abarth. System One it is. 2017 Abarth MT - EC P1 - EC V4 Intake - GFB DV+ - EC Cross Pipe + Record Monza Exhaust - Eibach Pro-Kit Springs - PTP Turbo Blanket - 17x8 Konig Hypergrams & Conti ECS 225/45/17.

For 2020, the only updates the 124 Spider received were the “Scorpion Sting” decals for the Abarth model (pictured). FCA’s decision not to invest in the roadster at a time when many expected

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