Fiat Pininfarina Cabriolet

Fiat 1200/1500/1600
Cabriolet and Coupé
Overview
Manufacturer
Production1959–1966
DesignerPinin Farina
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door convertible
2-door coupé
LayoutFR layout
Related
Powertrain
Transmission
  • 4-speed manual (1959-1965)
  • 5-speed manual (1965-1966)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,340 mm (92.1 in)
Length4,030–4,060 mm (158.7–159.8 in)
Width1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Height1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Kerb weight905–1,050 kg (1,995–2,315 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 1200 Spider/Trasformabile
SuccessorFiat 124 Sport Spider

The Fiat Pininfarina Cabriolet (tipo 118G) was a two-door, two passenger, front engine rear drive convertible manufactured by Pinin Farina,[1] and marketed by Fiat across two generations (1959-1963, 1963-1966), superseding the Fiat 1200 Spider.

By the end of manufacture in 1966, total production had reached 34,211 with sporting versions (1500 S/1600 S), equipped with OSCA built twin cam engines, reaching a production of 3089.[2] The Cabriolet was superseded by the Fiat 124 Sport Spider, introduced in 1966.

  1. ^ Hudek, Franz-Peter (July 2017). "Der kleine Maserati" [The little Maserati]. Motor Klassik (in German). Stuttgart, Germany: Motor Presse Stuttgart. p. 43. ISSN 0177-8862.
  2. ^ "Lot 72: 1961 Fiat OSCA 1500S Spider by Pininfarina" (Auction listing). RM Sothebys. 2014-01-16. Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2017-08-10.