Fiat 509
Appearance
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Fiat 509 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Production | 1924–1929 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Small family car (C) |
Body style | 2/4-door sedan 2/4-door cabriolet 2-door spyder |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 990 cc SOHC I4 |
Transmission | 3-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 255 cm (100.4 in) |
Curb weight | 650 kg (1,430 lb)-800 kg (1,800 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Fiat 501 |
Successor | Fiat 508 |
The Fiat 509 was a model of car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat between 1925 and 1929 as a replacement for the 501. Approximately 90,000 of the model were sold. In 1926 the car was upgraded to the 509A. For 1928, the 509 was offered with standard insurance, also.[1]
In addition to as the standard car, there were 509S and 509SM sports models, as well as taxi and commercial versions.
Engines
[edit]The Fiat 509 was fitted with a 990 cc overhead cam engine.
Model | Years | Engine | Displacement | Power | Fuel system |
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509 | 1924-29 | inline-four SOHC | 990 cc | 22 PS (16 kW) | single carburetor |
509 S | 1925-29 | inline-four SOHC | 990 cc | 27 PS (20 kW) | single carburetor |
509 SM | 1925-29 | inline-four SOHC | 990 cc | 30 PS (22 kW) | single carburetor |
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Fiat 509 at the European Motor Show Brussels 2006; this particular car is painted to resemble Gaston Lagaffe's car
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Fiat 509 Spider
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Fiat 509 SM 1925
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Fiat 509 Coupé Royal 1929 Pourtout
References
[edit]- ^ G.N. Georgano Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930. (London: Grange-Universal, 1990), p.8
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