Fiat X1/9

About the Fiat X1/9

• The X1/9 was developed from the 1969 Autobianchi A112 Runabout concept, with styling by Bertone under chief designer Marcello Gandini.
• It got both it's SOHC engine and transmission from the Fiat 128.
• Debuted in late November 1972 after the Turin Motor Show to avoid upstaging the new Fiat 126 city car.

• Although it got it's engine from the 128 there were some changes: It got a new cast aluminium oil sump,a twin-choke Weber 32 DMTR carburettor, and an 8.9:1 compression ratio.
• The engine produced 75 DIN-rated metric horsepower (55 kW; 74 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 97 DIN-rated newton-metres (72 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,400 rpm.
• Suspension was fully independent, with MacPherson struts front and rear.

• All X1/9's are targa top sports cars with storage for the roof under the bonnet.
• The Fiat X1/9 had a mid-engined layout with the engine, transmission, fuel tank, and spare tire all residing between the passenger seats and rear axle.