1935 FIAT 1500 chassis
Engine: 6-cylinder
Capacity: 1493 cc
Max. powered output: 45 bhp at 4400 rpm
Max. speed: 115 km/h.
The FIAT 1500 had many innovative features both in terms of the frame and body, the shape of which had been studied to minimise aerodynamic drag. The 6-cylinder engine was very similar to the 508 C unit (Balilla Sport second series) and adopted the same cylinder layout.
The frame was made from deep-pressed members joined by autogenous welding to form a central beam structure without any side members. Inside the central tube was the double universal joint drive shaft and elastic joint with intermediate support. The front was fitted with independent longitudinal quadrilateral-type suspension that had hydraulic dampers integrated with the spring.
Instead a classic rigid axle suspension with leaf springs was adopted at the rear but with telescopic hydraulic dampers. It had large diameter, hydraulically controlled drum brakes on all four wheels and a mechanically controlled band brake on the transmission for parking and emergency purposes.
Capacity: 1493 cc
Max. powered output: 45 bhp at 4400 rpm
Max. speed: 115 km/h.
The FIAT 1500 had many innovative features both in terms of the frame and body, the shape of which had been studied to minimise aerodynamic drag. The 6-cylinder engine was very similar to the 508 C unit (Balilla Sport second series) and adopted the same cylinder layout.
The frame was made from deep-pressed members joined by autogenous welding to form a central beam structure without any side members. Inside the central tube was the double universal joint drive shaft and elastic joint with intermediate support. The front was fitted with independent longitudinal quadrilateral-type suspension that had hydraulic dampers integrated with the spring.
Instead a classic rigid axle suspension with leaf springs was adopted at the rear but with telescopic hydraulic dampers. It had large diameter, hydraulically controlled drum brakes on all four wheels and a mechanically controlled band brake on the transmission for parking and emergency purposes.
