1965 Fiat 850 Spider specifications

1965 Fiat 850 Spider data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerBertone
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2027 mm 79.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1158 mm 45.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1212 mm 47.7 inches
Length 3780 mm 148.8 inches
Width 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Height 1220 mm 48 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight 735 kg 1620 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 30 litres 6.6 [7.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.8 litre
843 cc
(51.443 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 65 × 63.5 mm
2.56 × 2.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
48.7 PS (48 bhp) (35.8 kW)
at 6200 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
59 Nm (44 ft·lb) (6 kgm)
at 4200 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
42.5 kW/litre
57.7 ps/litre
56.9 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
69.99 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 879.5 kPa (127.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 210.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 18.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 21 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
66.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
48.7 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
65.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.53 kg/kW
34.3 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.60 m
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.50-13
Tyres rear 5.50-13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.96
Final drive ratio 4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID704
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1965 Fiat 850 Spider added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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