Fiat 501

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Fiat 501
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Production1919–1926
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style4-door sedan
2/4-door cabriolet
LayoutFR layout
RelatedFiat 502
Powertrain
Engine1460 cc I4
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase265 cm (104.3 in)
Curb weight900 kg (1,984 lb)-1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 70
SuccessorFiat 503

The Fiat 501 is a car produced by Fiat between 1919 and 1926. The 501 was Fiat's first model after World War I. Fiat introduced the S and SS sports versions of the 501 in 1921. Fiat produced 47,600 501s in total.

Engines[edit]

Model Years Engine Displacement Power Fuel system
501 1919-26 sidevalve,
straight-four
1460 cc 23 hp (17 kW) single carburetor
501 S 1921-26 27 hp (20 kW)
501 SS 1921-26 30 hp (22 kW)

References[edit]

  • Fiat Personenwagen, Fred Steiningen, 1994. ISBN 3-923448-37-6