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Fiat 8V Coupe

(1952 model)

Brief specs of 1952 Fiat 8V Coupe

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1996 cm3 / 121.8 cu in / 121.8 cu in, 85.8 kW / 115.1 hp / 115.1 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 145.0 N·m / 106.9 lb·ft / 106.9 lb·ft @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FiatIssued from1952
Model8V CoupeIssued until
Serie8VNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFiat GroupCountryIT,BR,AR,TR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)2530 l / 89.35 cu ft / 89.35 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4029 mm / 158.6 in / 158.6 inTotal (curb) weight1061 kg / 2339 lb / 2339 lb
Width1568 mm / 61.7 in / 61.7 inDry weight
Height1305 mm / 51.4 in / 51.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1289 mm / 50.7 in / 50.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1289 mm / 50.7 in / 50.7 inWeight distribution (front)53.2 % / 53.2 % / 53.2 %
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.74 m2 / 18.7 sq ft / 18.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerFiatValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke61.3 mm / 2.41 in / 2.41 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.17
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement1996 cm3 / 121.8 cu in / 121.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity249.50 cm3/cylinder / 15.225 cu in/cylinder / 15.225 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power85.8 kW / 115.1 hp / 115.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque145.0 N·m / 106.9 lb·ft / 106.9 lb·ft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)28.9 kW / 38.8 hp / 38.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output43.0 kW/l / 0.945 bhp/cu in / 0.945 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque72.7 N·m/l / 0.64 lb·ft/cu in / 0.64 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 sTop (maximal) speed192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)12.60 s / 12.60 s / 12.60 sPower-to-weight ratio108.4 kW/ton / 82.1 bhp/ton / 82.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)35.00 s / 35.00 s / 35.00 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Fiat 8V Coupe

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