Segment: Medium
Production years: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
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Fiat tried to offer a more comfortable vehicle in the price range of a family sedan, leading to the extended version of the 1500 model.
Designed on the same platform as the 1800, the Italian carmaker mixed the shape of an 1800 with the 1.5-liter engine, and the result was the 1500 L, where “L” stood for Lungo – long. All the extra space was assigned to the rear passengers.
The front fascia featured arrow-like profiles above the headlamps, pointing up to the direction Fiat aimed to. The hood was still lower than the surrounding elements, while the chromed metallic grille was considered a premium-like item. Its roof sported a gutter that channeled the water to the slightly sloped C-pillars. Its chromed bumpers with rubber protections were modern and advertised as a symbol of safety. There was more chrome on the car, with some decorations on the sides, wheel caps, rear fenders, and roof.
Inside, the short wheelbase version offered ample legroom for the rear passengers, and many companies used the 1500 L as a corporate vehicle. At the front, the carmaker installed two bucket seats and a flat, long dashboard with the instrument cluster installed in front of the driver. Fiat placed the gear-stick on the steering column.
The 1500 L featured a 1.5-liter engine fed by a double-barrel carburetor paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox.
FIAT 1500 L 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
- 1.5L 4MT (73 HP)
- 1.5L 4MT (75 HP)
FIAT 1500 L
1.5L 4MT (73 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 4MT (73 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1481 cm3 |
| Power: | 53.7 KW @ 5400 RPM 73 HP @ 5400 RPM 72 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 115 Nm @ 3200 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): | 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: | 5.90 S-14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 176.6 in (4486 mm) |
| Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
| Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53/51.5 in (1,346/1,308 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
FIAT 1500 L
1.5L 4MT (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 4MT (75 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1481 cm3 |
| Power: | 55.2 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 116 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 5.90 S-14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 176.6 in (4486 mm) |
| Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
| Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53/51.5 in (1,346/1,308 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |