General description :
The Fiat 1100-103 was produced from 1953 to 1969 over seven generations. It replaced the old 1100 which was built on the basis of the Fiat 508, the design of which dates back to 1937. To differentiate her from her older sister, she was introduced under the code name 1100-103. The only thing in common between these two cars was the 1098 cc engine, of legendary reliability and flexibility. The last series was presented in 1966. It was badged 1100R (R for Rinnovata - renewed). The lines were more modern, less rounded than the previous series. The engine remained unchanged. The 1100 - 103 was replaced by the Fiat 128, of an entirely new design. Specifications Bodywork Length : cm (in): 391 (153.9) Width : cm (in): 146 (57.5) Height : cm (in): 146 (57.5) Wheelbase : cm (in) : 234 (92.1) Weight: kg (lb) : 890 (1962) Mechanics. Displacement : straight-four 1089 cc (66 cu in), front-mounted Valve gear : 8 Fuel system : 1 Solex carburettor Gearbox : 4-speed manual Drive wheels : rear wheel drive Maximum power : 47 hp at 5200 rpm Maximum torque : 76 Nm at 2800 rpm Maximum speed : 130 km/h (80 mph)
Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (FIAT to you and I) was founded by Giovanni Agnelli in 1899. Their first car 3 ½ CV had a strong resembledence to contemporary Benz, only 25 examples were built. By 1910 Fiat had established itself as Italia's biggest car manufacturer and expanded to the US, where a new plant was built in Poughkeepsie, NY.
At that time Fiat cars were big and luxurious barges for the wealthy or barking mad racing cars like S76 , The beast of Turin, with its 290HP 28.5-liter, four-cylinder engine.
However, today Fiat is better reknown for its small symphatic peoples carriers, Topolino, 500 "Cinquecento" and 600.
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