The Fiat Zero, known also as the Fiat 12/15 hp,[note 1] was a car produced by Fiat from 1912 to 1915. At launch it sold for 8,000 lire, which later was reduced to 6,900 lire. It was equipped with a 1,800 cc (1.8 L), 18 PS (13.2 kW) engine that achieved about 19.6 mpg‑US (8.3 km/l) and could reach about 50 mph (80 km/h). It was the first Fiat to sell more than 2,000 similarly bodied units, most being four-seater bodies. Production ended in 1915 when the factory was converted for war production.

Fiat Zero
Fiat Tipo Zero Torpedo 1912
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Also calledFiat 12/15 hp
Production1912–1915
AssemblyTurin, Italy
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body styleTorpedo
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine1847 cc (1.8 l) I4
18 bhp (13 kW)
Dimensions
Length3,660 mm (144.1 in)
Width1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight900 kg (1,984 lb) –
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorFiat 70

There was also a light bodied version produced which claimed various speed records.[which?]

Notes

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  1. ^ The letters 'hp' defined its fiscal horsepower rather than its bhp.

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