Description

The Fiat Ritmo/Strada was a C-Segment car launched in April 1978 at the Turin Motor show, designed by Sergio Sartorelli.

In May 1981, Fiat launched the sporty Ritmo 105 TC fitted with a 1,585 cc engine producing 105 hp (77kw). Visually the car was distinguished by the front spoiler, fog lights, wheel arch extensions, black mesh grille and rear spoiler.

In September 1981, Fiat launched the Ritmo Abarth 125 TC at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car was fitted with a naturally aspirated 1,996 cc engine producing 125 hp (92 kw) combined with a reworked 5-speed ZF manual gearbox. It was also fitted with larger brakes (ventilated front discs), revised suspension and more rigid chassis components. The 125 TC could accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8,7 seconds and had a top speed fo 190 km/h (120 mph). Visually the car was similar to the 105 TC but it was distinguished by the larger 14 inch wheels and the Abarth lettering.

In 1983, Fiat launched the facelifted Ritmo Abarth 130 TC fitted with a more powerful version of the naturally aspirated 1,995 cc engine producing 130 hp (96 kW), combined with a close ratio 5 speed ZF manual gearbox. The power increase was achieved thanks to the twin Solex/Weber carburattors on a side-draught manifold, and via improved cam profiles (replacing the single Weber carburattor used in the 125 TC). The car could accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 7,8 seconds and could reach a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph). Visually it was distinguished by the polished 14 inch alloy wheels, the side window wind deflectors and the rear spoiler.

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