Originally posted by danac crossed-up: My first car was a 1969 Fiat 124 Spider back in 1971. I've had three others since then - two '69s and a '73. We also have a '66 MGB roadster and a '72 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000. The new 124 engine stock has 160hp. I recently installed a Chipbox and Pedal Booster which released an extra 25 more horsepower.
That's an impressive commitment to Italian metal
I always loved the contrasting sophistication of 124's to the contemporary MGB's.... coils spring, 4 wheel disc brakes, 5 speed 'box, Lampredi twin cam engine, compared to 'cart springs', lever arm dampers, OHV B series engine etc. Different routes to the same end
I have the same 1.4 Multiair as your 125 in the 595, but in the 180 HP guise. They can chipped to over 240hp but 180 is more than enough for me in the little FWD 'pocket rocket'.
My 124 is off the road at the moment whilst I'm rebuilding the engine - rebore, gas flowed head, cams and a 'big wing' sump etc. The lockdown has largely stalled that project