Segment: Compact
Production years: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966
Fiat introduced the D version for the 1100 family in 1962. Its "D" letter came from "Delight," and it offered plenty of room for a vehicle of its size.
While the times were changing, the Italians made a new vehicle for the middle-class. The small, 600 model was good as an entry-level, but it was not big enough to carry four-five passengers on medium or long distances. The new families needed a more spacious vehicle, and Fiat tried to bring them into their showrooms.
The Fiat 1100 D was considered a modern car for its era with rounded edges and round headlights, but it had nothing special. It featured a rakish windshield and slim B-pillars. The cabin was extended to the maximum, so the rear window was almost vertical. An interesting characteristic of the car was the wide doors, which were very appreciated for a car of its size.
Inside, the carmaker installed a plain dash panel with an ashtray on top, in the middle. There was no center stack or center console, and the gear-selector was mounted on the steering column. The hand-brake was placed on the floor, though, on the driver's side. Fiat installed a unitary system for the instrument cluster, with the speedometer, warning lights, and other dials into the same casing. There were two seats at the front and a bench in the back where two adults and a child could sit quite well.
Fiat offered the 1100 D with only one engine option paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox under the hood.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2 4MT (55 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1221 cm3 |
Power: | 40.5 KW @ 5200 RPM 55 HP @ 5200 RPM 54 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 61 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 83 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 23 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 5.20 x 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 153.9 in (3909 mm) |
Width: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 48/48 in (1,219/1,219 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.1 in (2339 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.46 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1940 lbs (880 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2822 lbs (1280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |