From 1959 to 196 Pininfarina built for Fiat a series of front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports cars, initially convertibles and later also coupés, based on Fiat-supplied mechanicals.
1960–62
editFiat 1200 Cabriolet | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Production | 1959–1962 |
Designer | Pininfarina |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 2-door convertible |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
Length | 4,030 mm (158.7 in) |
Width | 1,529 mm (60.2 in) |
Height | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) |
Kerb weight | 905 kg (1,995 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Fiat 1200 Spyder |
This engine was modified by Fiat engineers: wet sump instead of dry sump lubrication, and a magneto.
In 1961 the 1500 received disk brakes and other improvements, and became the Fiat 1500 S Cabriolet. In 1962 the OSCA engine was enlarged to 1,568 cc, giving birth to the Fiat 1600 S Cabriolet. The car by a taller asymmetrical air scoop on the left hand side of the bonnet.
1963–66
editIn 1963 the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet replaced the 1200. It was not an OSCA twin-cam, but rather a 1,481 cc Fiat pushrod one from the 1500 saloon. The car sported a redesigned front end, with a thinner grille that joined the headlights and a plain engine bonnet. The OSCA-engined 1600 S underwent the redesign too, and it was distinguished by an additional driving lamps each side of the grille.
In 1965 both models were updated with front disk brakes and a sturdier 5-speed transmission. These later cars can be recognized by the round instead of rectangular Fiat badge on the radiator grille.
References
edit{{Fiat post war}}