Fiat

Fiat
FIAT 518 ARDITA

Tourer, saloon, 7-seater saloon, sports saloon.

Italian equivalent of the Model-B Ford using six-cylinder chassis components including those excellent dual-circuit hydraulic brakes. Short-stroke Balilla-type engine has lots of torque and will rev, too. Synchromesh but rather odd ratios. Two choices of engine, and two of wheelbase, but desirable combination is 54bhp 2-litre 118AS unit in short chassis with wire wheels. No UK imports after 1935.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1758cc/1944cc (S4 SV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1933 to 1938
Number produced
7452 all types
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