Fiat 1100
The Fiat 1100, known by Millecento turn, is a sedan automobile original freestanding Italy. Was also produced in Argentina between 1961 and 1969, respectively.
According to sources, the Fiat 1100 was created in 1937 with a design with some different characteristics to known, so it was called: Fiat 508 C. However, this down from Fiat Balilla (1932), which was thought the new model of the late 30 `I call Nuova Balilla 1100 Al mentioned car, he was modified from previous models. chassis derived from the sporty version of the Balilla, was longer and was fitted with a new all-metal body sedan. The four-cylinder in-line 1,089 cm3 with overhead valve, developed 32hp at 4,000 rpm, allowing it to reach a speed of 110 Km/h with an average consumption of 9 liters per 100 kilometers.
In addition, convertible, cabriolet, the Berlinetta 508 Mille Miglia and L. versions was perfected in 1939 and officially called 1100, which the sunroof and cabriolet version was also made were made. In 1950, due to the constant wars, Fiat did not present any new car. Vehicle production remained stable with some modifications until 1953, when 71,000 employees and 57,000,000 lire Mirafiori site launched market Nuova 1400 and 1100/103, which retained the classic 1,089 cm3 engine refined and enhanced. Adopting a self-supporting body structure, allowing a reduction in weight of about 100kg. With great success in 1958, then the 1959 version with modifications to the doors, the "Special" type 1960 and 1100 D 1962 1.221 cm3 engine displacement was presented.
In 1966, as he finished making the Fiat 1100, began to make the production of the 1100 R, new improved version of the old car and 124, containing a high-performance engine of 1089 cm3, front disc brakes and bodywork spacious but not heavy, having great success until 1969, when it was replaced by the 128 Sport. Meanwhile, the Fiat Dino 850 and was created in collaboration with Ferrari.
Throughout the decades, the car was sold in several countries such as Italy (until 1969), India (until 1996), among others. Was manufactured in 4-door versions (the most common), 4 door Special (more angular roof and front doors open conventionally line and door handles with button), rural (with a fifth door opening to the side, and a sport version between 1955 and 1957 called 1100 TV.
In 1960 he began to work assiduously Fiat plant Someca Concord SACI Argentina in the province of Córdoba. In April of that year, the first car manufactured by the establishment was a gray Fiat 600 D, and shortly thereafter entered the market the Fiat 1100, supplementing with 4000 units annually.
Between 1960 and 1961 came from the factory with two-tone paint two paqueñas vaguetas under the window and the windshield had no front vents, side lights turn brought in a "drop of water", an ashtray behind the front seat, etc.. But from 1962-1963 had a single color, vaguetas wide, vents, ashtrays in the rear doors, etc..
Early models generally were Italian national components. In contrast, 1962 and 1963 were foreign nationals with components such as the dashboard and electrical equipment. According to statistics, there was a 25% Italian and 75% raid national.
In 1963, after three years of success, it was decided to end the production of 1100, replaced by the Fiat 1500 Gran Class, whose family was known version a year later.
With four-cylinder has a compression ratio of 7.0:1 and 49hp. Like most transport, cooling takes 11, 5 liters of water. The electric generator is the recognized Dynamo 12V, 230 W and the fuel system carburettor Solex C 32 PBIC, allowing to load up to 38 liters of regular gasoline (full). Like many cars of that era, the lever is on the steering wheel and front and rear brakes are drum-drum. It came to make 23,152 units between their years of manufacture.
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