1959 Fiat 1500S

The Fiat 1500S is a convertible/cabriolet designed by Pininfarina with a front mounted powerplant which transmits the power to the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 litre, double overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit develops 80 bhp (81 PS/60 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 104 N·m (77 lb·ft/10.6 kgm) at 4000 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels. With a stated weight at the kerb of 990 kg, the Fiat 1500S manages to cover the 0-60 mph yardstick in 10.6 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 18.5 seconds. It is said to be able to attain a top speed of 169 km/h, or 105 mph.
Full specs

Body type
convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4030 mm
Weight
990 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
81 PS / 80 bhp / 60 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
104 Nm / 77 ft.lb / 10.6 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 10.6 s
Top speed
169 km/h / 105 mph

1959 Fiat 1500S specifications

1959 Fiat 1500S data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors
Designer	Pininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2340 mm	92.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1232 mm	48.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1216 mm	47.9 inches
Length	4030 mm	158.7 inches
Width	1520 mm	59.8 inches
Height	1302 mm	51.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	990 kg	2183 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	OSCA
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1491 cc (90.986 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	78 × 78 mm 3.07 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	104 Nm (77 ft·lb) (10.6 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	40 kW/litre 54.4 ps/litre 53.7 bhp/litre 0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	69.75 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.7:1
Fuel system	1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	876.5 kPa (127.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	372.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	18.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 81.93 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 60.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 80.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.6 kg/kW 27.72 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
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.05
Final drive ratio	4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID	72765
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Fiat 1500S added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.