Segment: Medium
Production years: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
In 1961, Fiat introduced an executive sedan that competed against premium vehicles such as the Jaguar MKII and the Mercedes-Benz "fin-tail".
Fiat was already a big name among the premium carmakers in Europe, and the 1800 model was well received on the market. But customers asked for more, and the Turin factory agreed to offer a suitable vehicle for those looking at a Mercedes-Benz 230 W110, but it didn't fit in their budget. The 2300 was a good choice in terms of power and features.
The dual headlights at the front and the front fenders' eyebrow style made the car easy to recognize in those times. A big, wide, metallic grille filled almost the whole front fascia. At the same time, the chromed bumper with rubber protections was not only useful in tight parking spots but also considered a revolutionary safety feature. In the back, Fiat adopted the fin-tail design trend with vertical, sharpened taillights.
Fiat insisted that the car had to offer great comfort and a luxurious look for its customers. Unfortunately, the car was not fitted with air-conditioning and power windows, and that was not very appreciated. At least, it offered an automatic transmission on the options list.
Under the hood, Fiat installed an inline-six engine paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox. Later on, a 5-speed manual was available as an option. An especially tuned engine, built by Abarth, increased the power to 140 hp, which was very high for those times.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 3AT (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2279 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5300 RPM 102 HP @ 5300 RPM 101 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 167 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40 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: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.48 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 4MT (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2279 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5300 RPM 102 HP @ 5300 RPM 101 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 167 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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 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: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.48 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2833 lbs (1285 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3891 lbs (1765 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2279 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5300 RPM 102 HP @ 5300 RPM 101 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 167 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40 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: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.48 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |