Fiat 1400

Infobox Automobile


name = Fiat 1400/1900
aka =
manufacturer = Fiat
parent_company =
production = 1950-1958
predecessor = Fiat 1500
successor = Fiat 1800/2100
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platform =
layout = FR layout
body_style = 4-door sedan
2-door cabriolet (1400)
2-door coupé (1900)
engine = straight-4
transmission = 4 and 5-speed manual
wheelbase = convert|265|cm|in|1|abbr=on
length = convert|424|cm|in|1|abbr=on
width = convert|166|cm|in|1|abbr=on
height = convert|153|cm|in|1|abbr=on
weight = convert|1150|kg|lb|abbr=on-convert|1250|kg|lb|abbr=on
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fuel_capacity =
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designer = The Fiat 1400 is a model of car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat between 1950 and 1958. The car was introduced in 1950 Geneva Motor Show. It was the first chassisless Fiat automobile. In 1953 the introduction of a diesel version with a 1900 cc engine marked another Fiat first, although the diesel version was known as the 1400 Diesel, possibly to avoid confusion with the petrol engined Fiat 1900 launched in 1954, in which year the entire range received a facelift.

Features

*The engine was fitted with a 1,4 ltr with a capacity of Convert|44|hp|kW|0|abbr=on with 4400 rpm.
*It had a maximum speed of Auto kmh|120.
*Unloaded weight of Auto kg|1120|0.
*Hand brake handle under instrument panel,
*Retaining loops for front seat passengers at the roof and at the backrests,
*Armrests in the doors

Approximately 77,000 cars were built.

A 1400 cc model tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1950 had a top speed of convert|74.4|mph|km/h|abbr=on and could accelerate from 0-convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on in 35.7 seconds. A fuel consumption of convert|24.2|mpgimp|L/100 km mpgus was recorded. The test car cost £750 including taxes on the UK market. cite journal | authorlink = Unsigned |title = The Fiat 1400 saloon| journal =The Motor| volume = | pages = | date = December 13 1950]

The same magazine tested a diesel model in 1954 and recorded a top speed of convert|63.8|mph|km/h|abbr=on, acceleration from 0-convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on in 45.2 seconds and a fuel consumption of convert|33.9|mpgimp|L/100 km mpgus. The car was not at the time available on the UK market but a price in Italy of 1,545,000 Lire was quoted which they worked out as equivalent to £909. cite journal | authorlink = Unsigned |title = The Fiat 1400 Diesel| journal =The Motor| volume = | pages = | date = January 13 1954]

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