Abarth 124 Spider: The Perfect Italian Sports Car?

[@EK1P]

"I crave something Italian in my life..... Are you Italian ???..." thats a damn smooth pickup line.. Very nice Sam :D

[@johanneswarn5488]

"I think i crave something italian.. Are you italian?" SMOOTH AS FUCK

[@borgejoh]

Her answer is just as smooth

[@ErazEdits]

True hahaha!

[@CTFilmsandProduction]

Sam, your hair is blowing around too much

[@seenthroughglass]

It's why I dont think I would buy a Spider

[@seenthroughglass]

Unfortunately didn't have time to try out the manual Abarth 124 Spider, but it was still great to get behind the wheel of both cars

[@alex-vu3gv]

I think you would like the manual a lot more :)

[@ni12gaming3]

love u sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo mch man😍😘😘😘😍😘😍😘

[@aamvoor]

Man buy italian, buy a Ferrari. IT will complete and change your life. Stop thinking about it!!! Do it now

[@ni12gaming3]

aam voor u r absolutely right

[@mtw1220]

You need to date that girl. I think she likes you

[@ThatMumboJumbo]

Love the rumble of the Abarth!

[@adamintheoutdoors2119]

Hi! Mumbo!

[@DerKlappspaten]

What a nice transition form your vid to sams, and seeing you here o/

[@Dobz3D]

Well hellooo Mr Mumbo Jumbo!

[@PG-20]

That tuned 4 cylinder is just amazing

[@Hermeticlock]

Mumbo approves my car. This is so epic.

[@Gabriellebre777]

i'll tell you something: with other youtubers I can't watch a video till the end because some are really boring ... with Sam's videos they're like magic.. awesome content, awesome editing.. Man! Congratulations!

[@Bemoderso]

Still waiting for an Abarth Multipla Spider

[@ewanhamilton4244]

Loved the editing in this. Great job!

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks

[@callumfulton4282]

+Seen Through Glass you really suet that car Sam you should get one

[@MrKiddoMoto]

The sun, the car, the lady, Italia... Life is beautiful Sam, isn't it? 😉 Enjoy! ✌🏻

[@seenthroughglass]

It was a great day! Cheers mate

[@statesidesupercars]

8:48 I though you were going for it there lol. Fantastic video as usual, didn't expect the 124 to sound so good!

[@Studiosatoshi]

Such a well made video per usual. Your eye for filmmaking is prominent in this video. Keep up the amazing content!

[@DFWsCars]

Actually the big change in the Abath performance wise is exhaust/suspension so you can totally do that for less than it would cost to upgrade. That's the way to go it seems.

[@DFWsCars]

Hey Marco good call out. The LSD and brakes ARE big ones (but the brakes are solid in the base-- more than adequate for sporty driving), so those upgrades are more track oriented? In the US power is FOUR horsepower difference which an exhaust would get... as to the electronics you mean the sport button for transmission? I id mention that but since I shift with paddles when driving enthusiastically it wasn't a huge deal. I'll talk about them more in my Abath review, but unless you're tracking they're icing on a great cake. The Abath in some ways feels like more of a sport package than a different car, ya know? If they ever change the power #s, then I'll be convinced it's worthy of the Abath name.

[@ArchieHamiltonRacing]

Have you stolen my girlfriend? 😂

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha I hope not

[@Trihawk7]

I would tho

[@jackfinlayevans3428]

+QuadHawk8 who wouldn't

[@Beneluxsupercars]

didn't he borowed her ?

[@michaelbikking]

+Seen Through Glass you should

[@Mrbigbird104]

I'm 6'4" and would look like a Duplo toy driving that. More Emma please.

[@Cornwall1888]

Sam is 6'3'' himself

[@Kigoz4Life]

prettier than 99% of the women in the world.. "nothing special" fuck outta here. Blonde, pretty. not completely braindead either.

[@Kaisuke971]

99% wtf like nigga go outside a bit

[@Kigoz4Life]

Kaisuke971 Shh... fuckboy

[@emrico]

glad you enjoy my county sam! btw you nailed it, it's all about the atmosphere/vibe/charm with the 124 and also many other italian cars

[@AndreaZamboni]

Love the jazzy vibes in this video! They really catch the spirit of this car :)

[@ImZego]

Italian cars are nice, Italian drivers are mental...

[@67claudius]

I'm Italian......and I agree.

[@louisheemeryck3136]

as bad as the french drivers?

[@ImZego]

Worse, trust me...

[@SPProduction02]

dumb driver doesn't have nationality

[@Tretboot5]

French people often drive like absolute retards as well though :D

[@williamrogercummings9607]

I enjoyed the vid, Sam. I especially believe that you add a very artistic cinemagraphic element with the selection of "B roll" edits. Very nice, thank you.

[@BenKurth]

KZbin needs more Emma with Seen Through Glass!

[@smilepermile888]

*Its all good of seeing super cars and hypercars on your channel but I really do appreciate you sowing more 'realistically attainable' cars for the masses. Cheers Sam!* Regards from Tokyo

[@baderboy77]

I want the abarth spider stunning car sounds and looks amazing

[@Kjohny44]

"aaand that's kids, how I met your mother. In 124 Spider in Italy"

[@Minelouis75]

The quality of your videos is getting so nice Sam!

[@newsoft75]

Seriously, the new Top Gear show cannot live up to your quality of pure love for cars and dry british humour. You would fit in the old crew even. Well done! Also, a blonde driving small red italian convertible is such a classic image. Love it!

[@sergeikozitskii4426]

Great video, great car! You definitely need an Italian car like you do need Emma in your life.

[@teop7887]

Reason why the Abarth is not substantially more powerful, it's because they are both Cabrios. When you add more power to a cabrio, you need to add 'weight' via added rigidity, since you do not have the roof and A-pillars to provide structural rigidity in handling. This is why cabrios do not handle like coupes, and tend to weight more (with a few exceptions). The Abarth is designed with handling more than raw power. The 500 Abarth in both Cabrio and Hardtop has 30-60% more power because even in Cabior trim, it has the shell-like structural support. The 124 does not. Good review mate, but do inform yourself better on these matters. Keep up with the good work! Bravissimo!

[@pagey1987]

I love everything Abarth, Currently drive a Abarth Punto Evo which is great. Excellent review Seen Through Glass. The Monza on that Abarth Spider sounds terrific.

[@ByShake]

you literally made my year by quoting my tweet. thank you so much!

[@NubzMedia]

I bought a Classica as my daily driver... best decision ever! I tell people she's the half sister of the MX5; gorgeous Japanese mother with a handsome Italian father.

[@HardlineHunter]

Your editing is so damn good. It's definitely something for me to aim to be able to do one day.

[@Adammooney47]

Sam, loving the content at the moment. Production value is going through the roof 👌

[@HammerRocks]

Of course it's a cool car & handles well. It's an MX-5 after all. I see the Abarth 124 Spider as an MX-5 wearing a very stylish Italian suit. Japanese reliability and built quality with Italian design and flair - a magical combination. Great video editing on this one. Love seeing the vision of the road as you drive. I also particularly loved the banter between you and Emma. Keep up the great work.

[@gauvivi]

Once again, you nailed the video and the edit ! So so good !

[@sean_4404]

6.8 seconds to 62 isn't fast for you? For me anything sub 9 is quick enough...

[@Cornwall1888]

Depends what you're used to I'm sure Jensen button feels the p1 is slow

[@kenadams2677]

most cars are sub 9 seconds these days...

[@Cornwall1888]

Bob Bob not sure about that there are 60,000 new or nearly new cars on uk autotrader only 10,000 are under 8 second cars

[@Cornwall1888]

***** yeah I live in the uk my cars time is 5.7 I'm comfortably quicker than the vast majority of cars you see driving around regularly but i watch some channels like engineeringexplained he's not very impressed by things like the mustang ecoboosts 5.5 seconds. In the car community especially in the states if you're cars not super light or has 350bhp it's considered quite slow

[@kenadams2677]

lol my 55 plate mini cooper is sub 9 so i thought most cars would be these days..

[@Cal-El]

I fucking love all the music Sam uses.

[@bucabrandon]

Great content as usual, Sam- definitely looks like the definition of the perfect trip.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks mate, it was pretty close to being so

[@GlennJanssen]

Sam, the overall quality of your videos has really gone up lately! Keep up the great work, love your videos.

[@jtmcreative7297]

the car and the scenary are just beautiful

[@MDKSuperCars]

I need that Abarth! And the girl.. Nice video!

[@hjg02120]

Great content as usual Sam !

[@jasonday2007]

Emma & Sam as guest presenters on Top Gear. Good duo almost knowing what each other are gonna say. I hope Archie gives some banter on how well you guys get along (in a cool way)

[@nelligannelligan8585]

Every time that music started I was immediately transported to Italy, living it up with a beautiful blonde by my side, and my can of Stella turned into a Martini.

[@seenthroughglass]

I'm glad

[@will2557]

Imagine Abarth slightly tuned with an exhaust system on (if there is one), that would be fun!!!

[@jurajbenicek8999]

Just came from Paul's video. Wtf is this magic with editing :D Good job.

[@CeeStyleDj]

In America, the Abarth version only has four extra horsepower so the 124 lusso is very similar to the Abarth version over here except the Abarth version has the extra interior goodies and suspension enhancements with that cool exhaust.

[@stuartchristie654]

Love your reviews, so honest and funny

[@BenzinioB]

So... basically this car needs the Alfa's 1750 cc 240 bhp engine and definitely manual, which apparently going to save few grand as well and make it sensible choice for under 30 k. P.S. As I said at Emma's video, you are great on screen couple, you should do more work together.

[@ashleypaigeb09]

I have a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth and I love it. I'd love to drive this car too

[@mha2263]

Yo sam your videos are unreal keep it up pal. Loving the content.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks

[@Lander76]

Looks like a nice bit of kit. Would have been interesting to see how the old classic spyder compares.

[@abix2883]

Great video as always

[@nikb6528]

Sam, so you like the Fiat Multipla too?

[@TheAdaaamski]

Multipla is a beast!! All about that 3 front seats life haha

[@bennykov1547]

multipla was born for rally! 3 front seats=2 assistants

[@nikb6528]

Benedetto Celentano Lol true! Nah, one assistant, one dedicated solely for shifting and the driver himself.

[@jlarrify]

Just started watching. Your car review are fun and funny to watch!

[@CinemaUnited]

Did you also drive the new 500 Abarth Competizione with the diff. Not alot of footage about that car in english.

[@jrnascimento1448]

0:32 That's my boy haha. I think Sam, is the only youtuber who knows that real men, like cars and beautiful women. Am I lying?

[@ScottZ370]

Does make perfect sense when you see it in this shot 3:06, it's definitely a car for mainland Europe and definitely not a gentlemen's car. It screams old Italian sports car...which is probably the point, only issue is a 1.4 turbo doesn't suit the car. It needs that 3.2 V6 that Alfa used to put in their cars but then again Abarth does sound very good.

[@edanxkr]

Wow, Emma is a gem.

[@JD.Martin]

Would the "bit of MX-5 in this car" be that it works?

[@judebrown2672]

Best vid yet. Nice to see the comparison between both cars. Well done again. Got the wife a 695 Ferrari Tribute and she'll soon have one of your caps too....

[@dogvanlife3487]

LOVE ITALY, FROM COFFEE TO CARS.......

[@MrEightyK]

omg Sam, as always your videos are great! By the way, we pronounce Spider just like you, in Italy! :)

[@king8kong8kock]

perfect music choices

[@richardgaule9415]

10/10 video quality as always!

[@BeBarnee]

Get the manual, bigger intercooler, more turbo pressure, remap, and you're at about 250 hp. Pretty easy to fix the power issue...

[@NafanyaZX]

You can't just say you love every italian car ever made, because that would include the fiat multipla.

[@51StPi]

What's wrong with a Multipla? :)

[@ThomasStonerProductions]

Great video Sam, yet again

[@Simon-jq4fj]

2:58 That fucking bike scared me LOL!!

[@jrnascimento1448]

3:26 Red? What happened to the "True blood"?

[@d0718]

I had to watch this video twice, because I wanted to hear what the car is like but the first time round I was distracted by Emma

[@SharpblueCreative]

Another great review Sam.

[@PuffOfSmoke]

I think convertibles really suits countries like Italy where the weather is amazing most of the time, unlike in UK where it rains almost all the time.

[@rare6499]

Great video Sam!

[@Djw92]

I agree with the rental car xD rented a vw beetle convertible last week in spain and same level for me

[@IlCanaleDegliEroi]

I'm Italian and honestly yeah we have some great roads with some awesome-looking landscapes (thinking about Sardinia, Alpes or all the mountain/on sea roads) However, Italian roads have holes everywhere so it's not so easy sometimes to enjoy a ride lol

[@intersezioni]

ma che cazzo dici, ma che cosa centra adesso le buche nelle strade? qualcuno ne ha parlato? perche noi italiani dobbiamo sempre fare autofigure di merda?

[@IlCanaleDegliEroi]

intersezioni premettendo che l'ho detto in chiave ironica, faccio una figura migliore io a parlare delle buche dell'italia piuttosto che tu che inveisci contro di me in questo modo senza motivo. Ecco perché dicono che certi italiani sono cafoni

[@intersezioni]

***** ma che bella figura fai? volevi fare il grandioso parlando male del tuo paese, uno sport che piace molto all'italiota medio

[@AxxelJ]

holy crap. this edititing is something else!

[@paulbmi2976]

You kick ass Sam! Thanks for the vids

[@hugo00724]

God you're good at what you do Sam. Keep up the great editing and content !!

[@schubioncars]

5:38 best part of the video 😂😂😂

[@parky2310]

Great little car and such a great setting, I have to say that I really like the 124 Spider, it encapsulates fun motoring in every way - the Abarth looks fantastic but to be nice to see it wth a bit more poke - great effort from Fiat tho! - Top content as ever Sam.

[@peteflynn3923]

You do realize that with the exception of the engine that this is a Japanese car? Granted, the specs are Abarth, but unlike it's predecessor, this one will be trouble-free.

[@LegoMania70]

is it just me or does it kinda look like a 240z

[@zaromedia]

just you

[@skyactivtech6263]

yes, I think so. the front

[@natebot321]

You wouldn't be wrong. The new 124 takes styling cues from the old 124, which was out around the time of the 240.

[@Gnorfgnegeff]

you enjoyed the normal one more, because the whole point of these Kind of cars is not to deliver Performance or Hack sporty like crazy. it is for enjoying the ride with a lovely company, drive to meet friends, enjoy the day, and that's what happened.

[@gravityfighter6667]

Yup, I agree, that is the perfect Monaco car(manual though)!

[@Grilloale93]

I'm from Verona, beautiful places man! Even Sirmione is a must if you drive around there... hope you will come again :) We can hang out with my Alfa Romeo GT or Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto both 1300!

[@1hej0k3r]

What makes you compare it to a TTS? It's like... Half the price and half the power. I think it's more comparable to the MX-5, or MAYBE a Z4.

[@seenthroughglass]

I wasn't comparing it to the TTS - I said my friend is looking at a car for around the £30k mark, and in my mind the 124 Spider might be the best value or option for him

[@DFWsCars]

The Alfa version of this car would be "closer" to the TTS, although in the UK with the small standard engine on the TT, having driven a recent TT in the 2.0T and a 500 Abath (same engine as 124) they're MUCH closer than you'd think performance wise.

[@Gertjano]

Well well, Sam... some words came to my mind like 124, daily driver, proper subsitute for the 4c, Forza Italia! Any thoughts on that? Keep up the good work!

[@nikb6528]

I'd the Abarth, but with casual 124's rims !

[@massiveglove2960]

Love it. But for the same price, a 3 year old Boxster... I know where I'd put my money.

[@danesebruno]

You'd put your money on repair costs...

[@efferus]

...on a shitty german car? No comparison.

[@MF_Henri]

I think the regular fiat with an exhaust would sound fairly similar as its the same engine just detuned:)

[@adamgti]

Sam, enjoyed that 😎 what make are your shades please?

[@yannickm1993]

Lovely senery on the routes in Sirmione!

[@King-rc2xs]

its 00.14 first time im this early Greeting from Bali Sam !!!

[@robertoferreira6368]

Great video Sam! Love the abarth! Personally I'm a mxt guy so if mazda made an Mazdaspeed nd with this kind of sound track, I'd have that but these 124's are stunners

[@robertoferreira6368]

mx5*

[@alex-vu3gv]

#abarthmasterrace

[@TheCamscot]

What is good about mx5s? Slow, ugly and very common

[@robertoferreira6368]

+TheCamscot Your opinion lol. It's only the most sold roadster ever so 😄

[@TheCamscot]

+Roberto Ferreira I know that and I wasn't trying to insult anyone/anything but was just wondering what all the hype is about?

[@Stu123]

Iv been looking at this or the new TTS and the facelift s3 but it's too hard to choose between them

[@RickyJnum1FAN]

interesting...on fiatusa site the base 124 spider is 160hp 184tq starting at 24,000? and the abarth is just 164hp 184tq and starting at 28,000 interesting how its so much more expensive in the uk...and how the abarth isnt much of an upgrade over the base...

[@louisc8020]

You should've tested the manual version of the Abarth

[@manelhabet2913]

this vidéo is so cool

[@ag-workshop]

Do you think the design team spent a lot of time looking at Ford Mustangs and Mazda MX5's

[@Luke121201]

did you try the manual because you would have love it, much like shmee did

[@missemmawalsh]

Ciao 👋🏻