1952 Fiat 8V Coupé

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The Fiat 8V Coupé is a rear wheel drive automobile, with the engine mounted in the front, and a 2 door coupé bodyshell. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 115 bhp (117 PS/86 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb·ft/14.8 kgm) at 4600 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the wheels. Having a claimed weight at the kerb of 1061 kg, the Fiat 8V Coupé can dispense with the 0-60 mph yardstick in 12.6 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 21.5 seconds. Top claimed speed is 192 km/h or 119 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4029 mm
Weight
1061 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
117 PS / 115 bhp / 86 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm / 107 ft.lb / 14.8 kgm @ 4600 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 12.6 s
Top speed
192 km/h / 119 mph

1952 Fiat 8V Coupé specifications

1952 Fiat 8V Coupé data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1289 mm	50.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1289 mm	50.7 inches
Length	4029 mm	158.6 inches
Width	1568 mm	61.7 inches
Height	1305 mm	51.4 inches
Ground clearance	150 mm	5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1061 kg	2339 lb
Weight distribution	53.2% front
fuel tank capacity	79.6 litres	17.5 [21] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	2 litre 1996 cc (121.803 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 61.3 mm 2.83 × 2.41 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.17
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	145 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm) at 4600 rpm
Specific output	43 kW/litre 58.4 ps/litre 57.6 bhp/litre 0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	72.65 Nm/litre 0.88 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	912.9 kPa (132.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	249.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	9.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	35 s
Standing quarter-mile	21.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	192 km/h (119 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 109.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 80.83 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 108.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 12.37 kg/kW 20.67 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	10.00 m
Front suspension	I.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.LW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	1245 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	154
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	25.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1952 Fiat 8V Coupé added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.