The Fiat 1 or Fiat 1 Fiacre was produced by Fiat from 1908 to 1910. It had an engine capacity of 2,200 cc (2.2 L; 130 cu in), which produced 16 PS (11.8 kW). The car had a top speed of 70 km/h (43 mph).[1]
Fiat 1 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Production | 1908–1910 |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | Berlina |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | straight-4 2200 cc |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Chronology | |
Successor | Fiat Zero |
The four cylinders were for the first time in a single block, taking a cue from the Italian car manufacturer Aquila.
Around 1600 copies of the Fiacre were produced, intended for use as taxis. The model was sold in Italy and abroad. It was used in New York City, London, Paris and other cities.[2]
In 1908 the Fiat Automobile Co was founded in the United States.[3]
References
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- ^ "Fiat, a joint-stock company that soon become famous". allaboutitaly.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-24. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- ^ "History of Fiat". fiat.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- Burgess-Wise, David (2000). The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles. BookSales Inc; Rev Upd edition (May 2000). p. 559. ISBN 0-7858-1106-0.