The Dardo was a small two-seater sports car manufactured in Brazil between 1979 and 1985.
Fiat's Brazilian endorsed its production but also offered distribution, technical assistance and a factory warranty.
With the same powertrain as the 147 Rallye, the Dardo was created by Toni Bianco for Corona S. S. Viatura e Equipamento of Diadema, São Paulo. The company was a subsidiary of Caloi – a Brazilian bicycle manufacturer.
Total production amounted to 300 cars.
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