Fiat 519

Fiat 519
Fiat 519 S Torpedo
Overview
Manufacturer	Fiat
Production	1922–1927
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door limousine 4-door cabriolet
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	straight-6, 4766 cc,
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	360 cm (141.7 in) 300 cm (118.1 in) (519 S)
Curb weight	2,000 kg (4,400 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fiat Tipo 3
Successor	Fiat 525

Fiat 519 B Torpedo 1925

Fiat 519 A Sedan 1924

Fiat 519 Series1 Sedanca-de-Ville 1922

The Fiat 519 was a model of car produced by Italian automotive company, Fiat between 1922 and 1927. ^[1]

2,411 were produced in total. Approximately 25 are known worldwide, of which one is a genuine 519S and three others are shortened 519s. Three have the pointed 519S radiator and the other two are flat.

There are nearly 1,600 nickel plated parts on a Fiat 519 chassis. ^[2]

Types

• 519, 519A, 519B,519C &519S 4/5S Tourer 4 doors, 2+2 seats
  • 519A had taller radiator and detail changes to engine.-Larger water pump, Rocker oil feed to centre pedestal and rear"anti-rolling leaf" omitted giving conventional rear suspension.
  • 519B had entirely different front brake actuation (perrot)
  • 519C (colonial) had increased Ground clearance. None are known, so may not have been produced although catalogued.
  • 519S Shorter (3,300 mm (129.9 in)) wheelbase and 1,475 mm (58.1 in) track.

Specifications

• Engine Type: Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
• Engine size: 4766 cc S6 OHV 85 140
• Cylinder: 12 valves total 2 valves per cylinder
• Power: (40 hp)
• Wheelbase: 3,300 mm (129.9 in)
• Track front: 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
• Rear 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
• Length: 4,365 mm (171.9 in)
• Length:wheelbase ratio 1.32
• Kerb weight 2,350 kg (5,181 lb)

Construction

• Bore × stroke 85.00 millimetres (3.35 in) × 140.00 millimetres (5.51 in)
• Bore/Stroke ratio 0.61
• Displacement 4766 cc (290.839 cu in)
• Unitary capacity 794.33 cc/cylinder
• Aspiration Normal
• Compressor type N/A
• Intercooler None
• Max. output 78.1 PS (77.0 bhp) (57.4 kW)
• rpm 2600 rpm
• Specific output 16.2 bhp/litre 0.26 bhp/cu
• Top speed 127 km/h (79 mph)
• Power-to-weight 32.77 bhp/ton

Collections

There is a Fiat 519 in the collections of the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin. ^[3]

References

1. Serban, Tudor. "FIAT 519 S Specs, Performance & Photos". autoevolution. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
2. Palmer, Kris; Genat, Robert; Mann, James; Martin, Peter; Vincent, Peter (2012-09-13). Dream Garages. Minneapolis: Motorbooks International. p. 96. ISBN   978-0-7603-4339-5.
3. "Fiat 519 S". Mauto. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2025-06-01.

See also

• Fiat 804