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FIAT 1100 -
1938-1951
In 1938 with the 508C Mille Miglia the first Fiat car celebrated its debut. The car body was made with non-stop side walls and without freestanding mudguards. At its premiere on the race track at the legendary Mille Miglia it won its class and established a remarkable record with an average speed of 112 km/h (70mph) over 1620 kilometres. |
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508 C MM (1100)
1089 cc four cylinder, 42 PS at 4400 rpm, 820 kg, 140 km/h (88 mph)
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After the Second World war, in 1947, Fiat wanted to pursue this success. While only some race prototypes had been built of the 508 C MM, a serial production was now planned. At the Mille Miglia no victories were achieved because of the strong competition (Ferrari, Alfa Romeo). However, ranked 5 to 9 in 1947 and 2, 3 and 4 in 1948 (not in the 1100cc class but in overall standings!) were results which spoke for themselves. |
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| Mille Miglia 1947 | road version 1948 |
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1100 S
1089 cc four cylinder, 51 PS at 5200 rpm, 825 kg, 150 km/h (94 mph)
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In the year 1951 the 1100 Coupé was given a new car body. Master Battista "Pinin" Farina being responsible for the classic Gran Turismo Design. The car now offered more day to day suitability then the direct from race car derived road versions of the years before. The price of 2,600,000 liras made sure that the car was reserved for a small clientele. |
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1100 ES
1089 cc four cylinder, 51 PS at 5200 rpm, 825 kg, 150 km/h (94 mph)
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