1959 Fiat 1800 B

The Fiat 1800 B is a saloon (sedan) style car with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 86 bhp (87 PS/64 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 142 N·m (105 lb·ft/14.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine drives the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual transmission. It weighs a claimed 1215 kg at the kerb. Top quoted speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4464 mm
Weight
1215 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.8 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
87 PS / 86 bhp / 64 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
142 Nm / 105 ft.lb / 14.5 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
140 km/h / 87 mph

1959 Fiat 1800 B specifications

1959 Fiat 1800 B data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2648 mm	104.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1340 mm	52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1305 mm	51.4 inches
Length	4464 mm	175.7 inches
Width	1619 mm	63.7 inches
Height	1470 mm	57.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	1215 kg	2679 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	1.8 litre 1796 cc (109.599 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 73.5 mm 2.83 × 2.89 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.98
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	87 PS (86 bhp) (64 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	142 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	35.7 kW/litre 48.5 ps/litre 47.9 bhp/litre 0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	79.06 Nm/litre 0.96 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.8:1
Fuel system	1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	993.6 kPa (144.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	299.33 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	140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 71.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 52.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 70.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 18.95 kg/kW 31.65 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	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TB.
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
Final drive ratio	4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID	67188
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	19.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Fiat 1800 B added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.