With the presentation of the new 124 Sport 1600 model, SEAT has filled a void in the national automotive industry: an exceptionally engineered car that is positioned within the purest lineage of sports cars. From its exterior line to its technical characteristics, and including its comfort, everything responds to this idea of rigor and excellence.
If the engineering of the SEAT 124 SPORT 1600 makes it an outstanding vehicle, its bodywork is no less remarkable, with a sporty and stately line, and a contained elegance that contrasts with the spirit of its 1,608 cm3. The union of aesthetics and comfort is evident in all the details of this new model: the two large doors that provide easy access to the interior, the wide side windows, and the heated, anti-fog rear window.
The hexagonal, "honeycomb" front grille is designed with the most refined technique of European coachbuilders; it houses the four high-power headlights that provide this new vehicle with exceptional lighting capacity.
Engine Displacement (cc)
Horsepower 6,000
Max Speed (km/h)
Consistent with the coherence between speed and comfort, the SEAT 124 SPORT 1600 exceeds 180 km/h, and its acceleration capacity can launch it to that speed in "record" time.
Three important qualities define the interior of the SEAT 1600: Comfort, elegance, and spaciousness. The driver's comfort is provided by the adjustable front seats and its dashboard, which is equipped with an instrument panel with all controls and accessories situated within easy reach of the eyes and hands, to provide comfortable and safe driving. Five passengers can enjoy the comfortable intimacy of the 124 SPORT 1600; the rear space is surprisingly ample. The upholstery of the seats and the carpet on the floor contribute to this reality.
FAN: Plastic blades, driven by an electric motor and controlled by a thermostat inserted into the water circuit.
GEARBOX: 5 speeds forward and 1 reverse.
DRIVE SHAFT: Two-piece tubular, with three universal joints.
BRAKES: Disc brakes on all four wheels, with floating calipers. Hydraulic control with vacuum servo-brake. The system is made up of two independent circuits. Disc diameter: 227 mm. Total braking area: 248 cm2.
SUSPENSION: Front: Independent wheels. Rear: Rigid axle, with 4 longitudinal anchoring bars and one transverse bar. Helical springs and double-acting telescopic shock absorbers.
STEERING: Worm gear type. (With double-acting hydraulic vibration damper roller).
TIRES: Radial (165−13).
Weights and Characteristics Unladen Weight: 920 Kg. Maximum Load Weight: 1,280 Kg. Capacity: 4 people +40 Kg.
Maximum Speeds at Full Load: In 1 speed 45 Km/h. In 2 speed 80 Km/h. In 3 speed 120 Km/h. In 4 speed 165 Km/h. In 5 speed Superior to 180 Km/h.
Acceleration Starting from a standstill: 400 m in 17 seconds. 1 Km in 31.6 seconds.
Starting from 40 Km/h in IV speed: 400 m in 18.5. 1 Km in 34.2 seconds.
DIMENSIONS: Front track width 1,346 mm. Rear track width 1,316 mm. Total length 4,124 mm. Width 1,670 mm. Height 1,340 mm. Wheelbase 2,420 mm. Body type Load-bearing (or Monocoque). Gasoline tank capacity 45 liters. Gasoline reserve 7.5 liters. Gasoline type Super-grade gasoline (or high-octane fuel).
DUAL BRAKING CIRCUIT AND SERVO-BRAKE (POWER BRAKE BOOSTER). ALTERNATOR. FIVE SYNCHRONIZED SPEEDS AND REVERSE GEAR. ENGINE FED BY TWO DUAL-BARREL CARBURETORS. FAN DRIVEN BY ELECTRIC MOTOR AND REGULATED BY THERMOSTAT. THE TIMING CHAIN IS REPLACED BY A TOOTHED BELT (OR TIMING BELT). DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMSHAFT (DOHC) WHICH ACHIEVES HIGH PERFORMANCE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS.
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| Engine | |
| No. of cylinders and arrangement | 4 in-line |
| Bore and stroke of pistons | 80 x 80 mm |
| Total displacement | 1608 cm³ |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Maximum power (DIN) | 110 hp at 6,500 rpm |
| Max. torque (DIN) | 14 m·Kg at 3,600 rpm |
| Valve Train | |
| Valve position | overhead in a 65° "V" |
| Camshafts | two placed overhead |
| Transmission | neoprene toothed belt |
| Ignition | |
| System | by distributor |
| Firing Order | 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
| Spark Plugs: Diameter and pitch | 14 x 1.25 mm |
| Fuel System | |
| Fuel Pump | with diaphragm pump |
| Carburetors | 2 vertical twin-barrel |
| Air filter | dry type |
| Lubrication | |
| System | Forced (pressure) |
| Pump | Gear-type (with pressure limiting valve) |
| Oil filter | Has three (one metallic mesh, another centrifugal, and a third cartridge type) |
| Cooling | |
| System | Water circuit, with pump and auxiliary expansion tank (7.5 liters) |
| Regulation | By means of a thermostat |
