Fiat 1200

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Fiat 1200 Convertible
Fiat 1200
Manufacturer Fiat
Production 1957-1960
Predecessor Fiat 1100
Successor Fiat 1300
Body style 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
2-door convertible (Trasformabile)
Engine 1221 cc straight-4 55 hp
Transmission
Wheelbase 2425mm
Length 3921mm
Width 1460mm
Height 1492mm
Weight 880kg or 1,940lbs
Fuel economy 8.8 l/100 km (1300), 9.4 l/100 km (1500)
Video Fiat 1200 OSI Coupè


The Fiat 1200 was introduced in Turin Motor Show in November 1957. The 1200 Fiat or Granluce Fiat 1200, was intended to replace the Fiat 1100-103 TV - Turimo Veloce. Equipped with a new engine of 1221 cc developing 55 hp. Based on this engine, Fiat introduced at the same time the cabriolet version called "Trasformabile" natural successor to Fiat 1100-103 Trasformabile.

The 1200 Trasformabile was replaced in 1959 by Fiat Cabriolet 1200 Pininfarina, while the 1200 Granluce was listed out in September 1961, when new and more modern 1300 took its place.

Approximately 400000 copies of the Fiat 1200 were built until 1960, when Fiat presented the 1100 and Special Export.

1959 Osca Fiat 1200 by Bertone



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