Fiat X1/9
The Fiat X1/9 is an Italian two-seater mid-engined sports car designed by Bertone and manufactured by Fiat from 1972–1982 and subsequently by Gruppo Bertone from 1982–1989.
| Fiat X1/9 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat (1972–82) Bertone (1982–89) |
| Also called | Bertone X1/9 |
| Production | 1972–1989 ~140,500 produced (Fiat): 33 ~19,500 (Bertone): 53 |
| Assembly | Fiat Bertone (after 1982) |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini at Bertone |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | Two-seater targa |
| Layout | Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | Fiat 128 Fiat Ritmo |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (1972–78) 5-speed manual (1978–89) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,202 mm (86.7 in) |
| Length | 1972–78: 3,830 mm (150.8 in) 1978–89: 3,969 mm (156.3 in) |
| Width | 1,570 mm (61.8 in) |
| Height | 1972–78: 1,170 mm (46.1 in) 1978–89: 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 880–920 kg (1,940–2,028 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat 850 Spider Fiat 500 Gamine Vignale |
| Successor | Fiat Barchetta |
With a transverse engine and gearbox in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive configuration, the X1/9 was noted for its balanced handling, retractable headlights, lightweight removable hardtop which could be stowed under the bonnet, front and rear storage compartments — and for being the first Fiat to have been designed from its conception to meet US safety regulations.
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