Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
By the end of the '60s, Fiat was selling well in Europe, and it tried to keep that momentum with new cars. While the 124 was more or less a reworked 1300, the 127 was a completely new vehicle.
The Italian carmaker already saw the customers' interest in hatchback vehicles, such as the Renault 16 or the BMW 1600. It also knew that it had to replace the aging 850 lineup, and for that, it prepared the 127. A front-engine, front-wheel drive small-segment hatchback that was a far better concept than its predecessor.
Customers didn't want the rounded shapes of the 850 or the 600 models. The increasing sales of the boxier 124 confirmed that. Thus, the Italian carmaker penned the 127 with flatter surfaces, more angles, and, moreover, squared headlights. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the carmakers were still forced to design cars with round headlights. But since that didn't apply to the 127, and the car was not shipped across the Atlantic, Fiat could do it as he liked it. Behind the short engine compartment, a raked, curved windshield paved the way for a small greenhouse that protected the cabin from elements. At the back, the sloped tailgate was the essence of the hatchback design, with a wide and tall opening that left the rear panel in place. True, the loading and unloading were difficult, but the customers liked it, especially since the rear seats could fold flat.
The interior could accommodate up to four passengers, with improved comfort than in the cramped 850 model. Obviously, since it was a mass-market car, it was available with a four-speed manual only. Thanks to its small, 0.9-liter engine, the car managed to achieve an outstanding fuel efficiency for those times.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9L 4MT RWD (40 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 903 cm3 |
Power: | 29.5 KW @ 5400 RPM 40 HP @ 5400 RPM 40 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 47 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 64 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.5 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135/80 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 141.5 in (3594 mm) |
Width: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.4/51 in (1,280/1,295 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 87.6 in (2225 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1565 lbs (710 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9L 4MT RWD (45 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 903 cm3 |
Power: | 33.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 45 HP @ 6000 RPM 44 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 47 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 63 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 88 mph (142 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135/80 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 141.5 in (3594 mm) |
Width: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.4/51 in (1,280/1,295 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 87.6 in (2225 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1587 lbs (720 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9L 4MT RWD (47 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 903 cm3 |
Power: | 34.6 KW @ 6200 RPM 47 HP @ 6200 RPM 46 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 45 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 61 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.5 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135/80 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 141.5 in (3594 mm) |
Width: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.4/51 in (1,280/1,295 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 87.6 in (2225 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1565 lbs (710 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |