The FIAT 126
At the Turin Show Fiat introduced their new baby-car, in the form of the Tipo 126. Those who feared that in the year AD 1973 the great Italian manufacturer might…
BRIEF SPECIFICATION
Engine: 2 cylinders. 76 x 76 mm. (684 c.c.), 7.16 h.p. Tax £6. 20 b h.p. Two-stroke cycle. Coil ignition, automatically controlled. Thermo .syphon cooling. Petroil lubrication. 5.9 to 1 compression ratio.
Gearbox: Three speeds and reverse. Dash control.
Suspension: Independent at front by transverse leaf spring. Transverse at rear. Hydraulic shock-absorbers.
Brakes: Cable operated on all wheels. Central hand-lever.
Chassis: Front wheel drive. Box-section, central member frame.
Fuel range: 7 gallons. Approx. 280 miles. Dimensions: Wheelbase 8 ft. 7 in.
Track Front 3 ft. Ot in.
near 4 ft. 11 in.
Weight (unladen) approx. 131 cwt. Price: “Special “four-light two-door saloon : 1169.
Agents Auto-Union (Sales) Ltd., 151-153 Gt. Portland Street, London, W.I.