Segment: Medium
Production years: 1959, 1960, 1961
Fiat started to increase its lineup, offering bigger cars for families and the middle class. The 1800/2100 was more than a simple family needed.
While most customers aimed for fuel-efficient cars without too much power under the hood, and models such as the Fiat 1100 were enough for them, some asked for more. In the late '50s, the Italian carmaker introduced the 1800 model as an executive sedan or a station wagon.
The station-wagon, named Familiare in the Italian manufacturer lineup, featured the same front fascia with its sedan sibling. The era of round headlights was still en-vogue, and it didn't seem to fade away too soon. The fenders were flush to the doors, and the arrow-like shape above the headlamps was something special for those times. The hood was still lower than the surrounding elements, while the chromed metallic grille was considered a premium-like item. The long roof was ended in a raked D-pillar, with a split-open tailgate in the back. The lower part could have been used as a bench.
The interior was fitted with either two individual seats or a profiled bench where three adult passengers could sit comfortably. There was plenty of room in the back due to the big wheelbase, but the center occupant had to deal with the transmission tunnel. With its steering-column mounted gear selector, the 1800/2100 designers tried to offer free pass across the vehicle.
Under the hood, the car was fitted with a choice of two six-pot engines. The base model offered a 1.8-liter displacement while the bigger one was the 2.1-liter. Later on, a cheaper, four-pot unit was installed with a 1.5-liter displacement.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 4MT (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 1795 cm3 |
Power: | 53.7 KW @ 4700 RPM 73 HP @ 4700 RPM 72 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM 127 Nm @ 3100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 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: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40 - 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 58.5 in (1486 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.8/51.5 in (1,341/1,308 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1 4MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2054 cm3 |
Power: | 60.3 KW @ 5000 RPM 82 HP @ 5000 RPM 81 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 142 Nm @ 3000 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): | 17.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40 - 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 58.5 in (1486 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.8/51.5 in (1,341/1,308 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |