“La saetta del Re” gained its name because it was originally produced exclusively for the Italian Royal army. The model also owed its fame to its widespread use as a taxi over the coming years. In 1919, it was presented at the Turin Motor Show for civilian use.

THEY CALLED IT THE TORPEDO

Fiat asked Bertone to design a model with strong sports connotations and high performance. That’s how the Fiat 501 Sport Siluro Corsa was born, with Siluro being the Italian translation of torpedo – a powerful name that will surely excite anyone.

Sportier, quicker, call it the Fiat 501 Spider version.

Ernest Rutherford succeeds in creating the first nuclear reaction. In the same year, Italy shows how it can continue moving, even in difficult times.

Ernest Rutherford succeeds in creating the first nuclear reaction. In the same year, Italy shows how it can continue moving, even in difficult times.

Ernest Rutherford succeeds in creating the first nuclear reaction. In the same year, Italy shows how it can continue moving, even in difficult times.

Ernest Rutherford succeeds in creating the first nuclear reaction. In the same year, Italy shows how it can continue moving, even in difficult times.

Ernest Rutherford succeeds in creating the first nuclear reaction. In the same year, Italy shows how it can continue moving, even in difficult times.

It started off as a 1908 Fiat “SB4.” Then Ernest Eldridge transformed it into a high speed record.

4 CARBURETTORS

6 CYLINDERS

320 HP

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Sir Ernest A.D. Eldridge bought an old racing car and an aircraft engine, getting ready to set a record.

1 AIRCRAFT ENGINE

FIAT A12 BIS

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1 FIAT SB4 CHASSIS

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1 FIAT MEFISTOFELE

It was the French who called it the Mefistofele, due to the loud noise created by the exhaust pipes from its powerful engine, similar to an opera of the same name.

The Mefistofele’s engine is a Fiat A12 bis, designed for reconnaissance aircraft such as the Fiat R2 biplane.

The Mefistofele sat on a Fiat SB4 chassis, modified to fit the Fiat A12 bis aircraft engine.

While Ernest Eldridge was designing the Mefistofele, in Italy, work begins on the construction of the country’s first motorway, the Milano-Laghi.

3-SPEED

20 HP

80 KM/H TOP SPEED

The racing Balilla was known as the 508S “Mille Miglia.” It offered 30 HP and 11 km/h of pure speed, perfect for those who sought some speed in their life.

With its “thrust” engine, the 3-speed Balilla was capable of reaching top speeds of up to 95 km/h. Now that was one fast car for its era!

There are those who love the Spider, those who just can’t give up their saloons, and those who only wanted a Torpedo. With the Balilla, we sure made you all happy with just one car.

Velvet interiors with excellent attention to detail, it offered optimum comfort that made travelling fun and worry-free.

Franklin Roosevelt wins the American presidential elections, and in Italy, the first edition of the Settimana Enigmistica, a weekly puzzle magazine, is released.

Fiat asked Bertone to design a model with strong sports connotations and high performance. That's how the Fiat 501 Sport Siluro Corsa was born (Siluro is Italian for Torpedo!).

Which Balilla are you? The comfortable Saloon,the elegant Torpedo or the extremely sporty Spider?

85 KM/H TOP SPEED

13 HP OF POWER

6 L/100KM FUEL CONSUMPTION

Cute isn’t it? It’s because my front end looked just like Topolino, the Disney cartoon character known all over the world as Mickey Mouse. An icon borne from another icon.

Once upon a time there was a little mouse, whom the Italians knew as Topolino, which also happened to be the world’s first standard production mini that ran at 85 km/h.

The Topolino in one of its cabriolet versions.

One in 200 Italians has a car, and Ondina Valle is the first Italian woman to win a gold medal at the Berlin Olympics. What a feat!

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45% GRADEABILITY

53 HP

The Fiat Campagnola travelled across Africa and back, setting a record which remains unbeaten.

The 4x4 was designed for both civilian and military use. Manufactured in several versions, from snowplough to photoelectric, the off-road vehicle had set historical records.

The first edition of the Sanremo Music Festival is broadcasted on the radio. Italy, with its population of 47,515,537 Italians, joins the United Nations.

For those times when journey became tricky, and rear wheel drive wasn’t enough.

The Fiat Campagnola ran on diesel 1.9 with 40 HP.

116 KM/H TOP SPEED

1089 CC

27% GRADEABILITY

One car, available in a range of versions: normal for those who loved attractive lines, family for those who needed space, fast touring for those who didn’t want to compromise on speed. Which 1100 are you?

What fun is there in always staying the same? The 1100 convertible taught us to transform ourselves. An elegant saloon or sporty cabrio? How did you want your 1100 to be?

Feel the need to spread or stretch out? On the 1100 type B’s “single” seat, you did both.

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About 71,000 employees and the beginnings of Italy’s first motorways. The country needed a great car.

Despite Enrico Mattel founding the ENI, Fausto Coppi becomes the world road champion with his preference of his bicycle.

6 SEATS

22 HP

1.75 M2 LOAD PLATFORM

With the 600 Multipla, you got no more excuses to have fun. A new travelling concept and the scent of freedom, the Multipla was your perfect fun buddy.

THERE’S NO NEED TO FEEL SQUASHED

The first example of a minivan, with approximately 170,000 units produced, offered spectacular lines and capacity.

The 600 Multipla was striking due to its droplet shape and rear-hinged doors which made it original and attractive, but above all, because of its spacious interior which could fit up to five of your friends.

Cortina d’Ampezzo hosts the Winter Olympics while the Fiat 600 Multipla hosts Italy’s larger families.

AN 18-YEAR CAREER

MORE THAN 4,250,000 UNITS PRODUCED

1 COUNTRY FINALLY MOTORISED

Two-cylinder in-line engine, 479 cm3 displacement, 13 HP. Now this is a dream you surely remember.

LET’S GO TO THE BEACH

The 500 was reliable, agile, exciting and above all, designed to offer optimum comfort even on long journeys. So you could be sure that your trip to the beach would be fun and enjoyable.

The little dog Laika is the first living being to be sent into space, followed by Gagarin and then the American Shepard. In Italy, they discover the popular sketch show, “Il Carosello.”

190 KM/H TOP SPEED

16.7 L/KM FUEL CONSUMPTION

36% GRADEABILITY

At the 1950 Turin Show, a prototype Sport Coupe on the 2100 chassis was exhibited by the coachbuilder Ghia. In the autumn of the following year, this model was officially added to the Fiat range. Two versions were manufactured: one with the 2300 engine and the other with the 2300S.

MAX 180 KM/H TOP SPEED

10.2 L/KM FUEL CONSUMPTION

50% GRADEABILITY

The 124 Sport Spider and 124 coupe variant made its bow at the 1966 Turin Show. The body was designed and manufactured by Pininfarina, while the engine was especially interesting, since it consisted of a 1,438 cc four-cylinder unit with toothed belt drive and twin overhead camshafts. The five-speed gearbox was also noteworthy.

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55 HP

135 KM/H TOP SPEED

The interior of the Fiat 128 was so welcoming that you still felt at home even when travelling.

THE FUTURE IS NOW

A state-of-the-art vehicle designed by engineer Dante Giacosa, and Fiat’s first front wheel drive car.

The Fiat 128 Coupe’s 64 and 75 HP engines are still key players today in historic car competitions.

Neil Armstrong is the first man to walk on the moon. The Italians keep their feet on the ground, preferring to travel on-board a Fiat 128.

200 KM/H TOP SPEED

14.7 L/KM FUEL CONSUMPTION

40% GRADEABILITY

Manufactured between 1966 and 1973, the Fiat Dino Spider was introduced at Turin Motor Show in 1966. The drivetrain was through a five speed manual gearbox and the body was an all steel unitary construction spider. The two front seats were accompanied by a rear seat and an easily operated manual fabric rood and a good size boot. Talk about two feisty creatures rolled into one amazing car.

47 HP

32% GRADEABILITY

140 KM/H TOP SPEED

1971 CAR OF THE YEAR

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION (MCPHERSON TYPE AT THE FRONT), FRONT DISC BRAKES. THE FIAT 127 HAS ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS FOR GREAT SUCCESS.

One of Fiat’s longest standing models by far, the 127 was the basis for 3 different series. In Europe, this vehicle only went out of production in 1987. In South America, under other names, it was marketed until 1996.

Raymond “Ray” Tomlinson, a programmer closely involved in the development of the Arpanet, implements the first email system. At the same time, Fiat’s dealership network introduce the 127.

OVER 170 KPH

43% (1 IN 2.3)

7.5 LITRES PER 100 KM

2 PLUS 60 KG OF LUGGAGE

With an all-new 128 engine, the Fiat X 1.9 Sport 1300 has the distinct feature of being the first mid-engined sports car destined for volume production.

A 12-YEAR CAREER

OVER 30 VERSIONS

8,800,000 UNITS PRODUCED

In January 1983, the Uno was presented to the public at the Florida’s Cape Canaveral.

The name Uno was chosen to pay homage to an old Fiat from 1910: the “Tipo Uno.”

To replace the 127, Fiat needed to design a car that exceeded expectations. With the Uno, it did just that.

Italy discovers the compact disc and “Vamos a la playa” becomes the third biggest selling hit. Roma also wins the Serie A title for the second time in its history.

UNO TURBO I.E.

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105 HP

200 KM/H TOP SPEED

225 KM/H TOP SPEED

190 HP TURBO

0-100 KM/H 7.1 SECONDS

The 2.0 20-valve 220 HP turbo engine made the Fiat Coupe the fastest front wheel drive car ever produced by Fiat.

COUPE

Max of 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, 190 HP turbo, Viscodrive self-locking differential, stated top speed of 225 km/h. Welcome Fiat Coupe.

Fiat Coupe 20 V Limited Edition: 6-speed gearbox, powerful Brembo braking system, full-scale speedometer display of up to 280 km/h and Recarosports seats. You sure felt like a racing driver with the Fiat Coupe.

Italy loses the World Cup to Brazil. Luckily, the Fiat Coupe is there to cheer everybody up.