Fiat Campagnola

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Fiat Campagnola
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Overview
Manufacturer Fiat
Also calledZastava AR51/AR55
Production1951–1973
Dimensions
Wheelbase 225 cm (88.6 in)
Length360 cm (141.7 in)
403 cm (158.7 in)
Width148 cm (58.3 in)
Height195 cm (76.8 in)
Curb weight 1,250 kg (2,760 lb) -1,350 kg (2,980 lb)

The Fiat Campagnola is a heavy-duty off-road vehicle produced by Fiat from 1951 to 1987. Production started in 1951 [1] and it was upgraded in 1974. It was inspired by the Willys Jeep. [2]

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Fiat 1101 "Campagnola" (1951–1973)

Civilian models

ModelEngineDisplacementPowerFuelsystem
1101 inline-four ohv 1,901 cc53-63 hpsingle carburetor
1101A inline-four ohv 1,901 cc53-63 hpsingle carburetor
1102inline-four ohv 1,901 cc40 hp diesel
1102Ainline-four ohv 1,901 cc43 hp diesel
1102Binline-four ohv 1,901 cc51 hp diesel
1102Cinline-four ohv 1,895 cc47 hp diesel

Fiat 1107 "Nuova Campagnola" (1974–1987)

Fiat Nuova Campagnola
Fiat "Campagnola" attempted murder of Pope John Paul II.jpg
Fiat Campagnola as Popemobile in which Pope John Paul II was victim of an assassination attempt. This vehicle is now in the "Carriage museum" of the Vatican City.
Overview
Manufacturer Fiat
Also calledRenault TRM500 [3]
Production1974–1987
Dimensions
Wheelbase 230 cm (90.6 in)
Length378 cm (148.8 in)
403 cm (158.7 in)
Width158 cm (62.2 in)
Height195 cm (76.8 in)
Curb weight 1,750 kg (3,860 lb)

The Campagnola was redesigned for launch in June 1974 [4] and in this form produced until 1987.

The new vehicle used the petrol engine of the Fiat 132, but with a longer stroke which increased the capacity to 1,995 cc. [4] - the same enlarged engine turned up in the Fiat 132 itself two years later, albeit with twin overhead camshafts. There was a light alloy cylinder head: instead of the twin overhead camshafts of the 132, the engine in the Campagnola had a single side-mounted camshaft driven by a toothed belt, the valve movement being driven by pushrods and rockers.

As an option, a Sofim 2.5 litre diesel engine was also available.

The large square engine compartment gave easy access to the engine bay which was designed to permit "wading" up to 70 cm deep. [4]

The 57 litre fuel tank was positioned well out of range from rocks and flying stones, under the twin passenger seat beside the driver. [4]

Torsion bars suspended all four wheels, with two shock absorbers for each of the rear wheels and a single one for each of the front wheels. All six shocks used were of identical specification and thus interchangeable. [4] Road testers from the UK commended the smoothness of the ride over rough ground which evidently compared very favourably with that offered by the Land Rover of the time. [4]

A military version was introduced in 1976 (AR76) and in 1979, after a new update, it was called AR76

.

Engines

ModelEngineDisplacementPowerFuelsystem
1107 inline-four ohv 1,995 cc80 hpsingle carburetor
1107 Dinline-four SOHC 1,995 cc60 hp diesel
1107 Dinline-four SOHC 2,445 cc72 hp diesel

Others

Renault derivative

In 1976 the French army was about to replace its Jeeps and several prototype series were made: Peugeot proposed the P4, an adaptation of the Mercedes G-Wagen, powered by the gasoline engine of Peugeot 504. Citroën offered its own version of the Volkswagen Iltis, using the CX Athena engine and renamed as C44. The Renault Campagnola TRM500 was derivative of Fiat Campagnola and used engine of Renault R20. Finally the Peugeot P4 was chosen as new army jeep. [5]

Zastava

The Campagnola was also license-built by Zastava Trucks, in Yugoslavia.

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