1959 Fiat 1400B

This vehicle has a saloon (sedan) body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. The Fiat 1400B's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.4 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 58 bhp (59 PS/43 kW) of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 88 N·m (65 lb·ft/9 kgm) at 3700 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Stated kerb weight is 1130 kg.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4324 mm
Weight
1130 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.4 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
59 PS / 58 bhp / 43 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
88 Nm / 65 ft.lb / 9 kgm @ 3700 rpm

1959 Fiat 1400B specifications

1959 Fiat 1400B data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2661 mm	104.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1327 mm	52.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1321 mm	52 inches
Length	4324 mm	170.2 inches
Width	1657 mm	65.2 inches
Height	1575 mm	62 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.62
Kerb weight	1130 kg	2491 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	54.6 litres	12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.4 litre 1394 cc (85.067 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82 × 66 mm 3.23 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.24
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	59 PS (58 bhp) (43 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	88 Nm (65 ft·lb) (9 kgm) at 3700 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	31 kW/litre 42.2 ps/litre 41.6 bhp/litre 0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	63.13 Nm/litre 0.76 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	793.3 kPa (115.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	348.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 52.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 38.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 51.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.13 kg/kW 43.64 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock	3.000
Turning circle	10.70 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID	70741
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Fiat 1400B added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.