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Fiat 501 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Production | 1919–1926 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Small family car (C) |
Body style | 4-door sedan 2/4-door cabriolet |
Layout | FR layout |
Related | Fiat 502 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1460 cc I4 |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 265 cm (104.3 in) |
Curb weight | 900 kg (1,984 lb)-1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Fiat 70 |
Successor | Fiat 503 |
The Fiat 501 is a car produced by Fiat between 1919 and 1926. The 501 was Fiat's first model after World War I. Fiat introduced the S and SS sports versions of the 501 in 1921. Fiat produced 69,618 501s in total. [1]
Model | Years | Engine | Displacement | Power | Fuel system |
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501 | 1919-26 | sidevalve, straight-four | 1460 cc | 23 hp (17 kW) | single carburetor |
501 S | 1921-26 | 27 hp (20 kW) | |||
501 SS | 1921-26 | 30 hp (22 kW) |
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