History
Fiat 850 Spider 2nd generation
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Manufacturer | FIAT |
Class | Sports car |
Type | open Spider |
Production | 1968 to 1974 |
Assembling | Bertone |
Style | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Length: | 150.55 in. 3.824 mm |
| Width: | 58.98 in, 1,498 mm |
| Height: | 48.03 in. 1.220 mm |
| Ground clearance: | 5.12 in, 130 mm |
| Dry weight: | 1.621 lb. 735 kg |
The Fiat 850 Spider second generation is an open sports car marketed by the Turin-based company Fiat from 1968 to 1974.
History
From 1968 the second series was put on sale. The Sport Spider body stayed essentially the same a 2 seat open car, but with a restyled front. The headlamps were moved forward slightly, vertically inserted to adapt to the current legislation and the original flush front turn indicators were replaced with units below the bumper not above it as in the model of the first series.
distribution of the cars weight was rearward bias at 40% front axle, 60% rear axle. with the engine increased to 903 cm³ and 3 hp more power now with a max speed of 95 mph. 153 km/h. For acceleration the standing 1/4 mile in 19.8 sec. 0-50 (0-80 kmh) in 11.8 sec.
- PERFORMANCE
Engine capacity: 55.10 cu in, 903 cu cm
Fuel consumption: 38.7 mlimp gal, 32.2 mlUS gal, 7.3 1 X 100 km
Max speed: 95 mph, 153 km/h
Max power (DIN): 52 hp at 6,500 rpm
Max torque (DIN): 48 1b ft, 6.6 kg m at 4,000 rpm
Max engine rpm: 6,600
Specific power: 57.6 hp/l
Power-weight ratio: 30.9 lb/hp, 14 kg/hp
Acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 19.8 sec, 0—50 mph (0 —80 km/h) 11.8 sec
The second series carryinq capacity was 441 1b, (200 kg), as well as several limited special edition versions of the Spider were offered, including the optional hardtop. detachable body-coloured metal hard top and the Berlinetta featuring a black vinyl hard top.
Technical
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Fiat 850 Spider 2nd gen Technical details and specifications (1968-1974)
ENGINE
location rear
4 stroke; cylinders: 4, in line
bore and stroke: 2.56 x 2.68 in, 65 x 68 mm
engine capacity: 55.10 cu in, 903 cu cm
compression ratio: 9.5
cylinder block: cast iron
cylinder head: light alloy
crankshaft bearings: 3
valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers
camshafts: 1, side
lubrication: gear pump, centrifugal filter
carburation: 1 Weber 30 DIC2 twin barrel carburettor
fuel feed: mechanical pump
cooling system: liquid, sealed circuitTRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate
gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4 + reverse
synchromesh gears: all
gear lever location: central
final drive: hypoid bevel
axle ratio: 4.875.CHASSIS
type integral
front suspension independent, wishbones, transverse leaf-spring lower arms, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
rear suspension: independent, semi-trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers.STEERING
screw and sector
turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.75.
turning circle (between walls): 33.5 ft, 10.2 mBRAKES
front disc, rear drum
lining area: front 20.47 sq in, 132 sq cm
lining area: rear 33.49 sq in, 216 sq cm
lining area: total 53.96 sq in, 348 sq cm.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
voltage: 12 V
battery: 48 Ah
generator type: alternator, 770 W
ignition distributor: Marelli
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 79.80 in, 2,027 mm
front track: 46.06 in, 1,170 mm
rear track: 48.11 in, 1,222 mm
overall length: 150.55 in, 3,824 mm
overall width: 58.98 in, 1,498 mm
overall height: 48.03 in, 1,220 mm
ground clearance: 5.12 in, 130 mm
dry weight: 1,610 1b, 735 kg
distribution of weight: 40% front axle, 60% rear axle© Motor car History
Bodywork: Spider
Engine position: longitudinal rear
Traction: rear
Dimensions (length × width × × height in mm): 3782 × 1498 × 1220
Minimum turning circle diameter:
Wheelbase: 2027 mm
track: front 1170 - rear 1222 mm
Minimum height from the ground:
Total seats: 2
Luggage compartment:
Tank: 30 lt
Masses
empty: 725 kg / towable: 640 kg
Motor type: 4- cylinder in line Otto cycle, square
Displacement: (Bore x stroke = 65 x 68 mm), total 903 cm³
Distribution: 2-valve with rods and rocker arm controlled byside camshaft
Power supply: Weber 30 DIC 2 double body carburettors
Engine performance
Power: 52 hp DIN at 6,500 rpm / torque: 6.6 mkg DIN at 4,000 rpm
Clutch: dry single-disc
Change: 4-speed + RM
Car body
Load-bearing metal body
Suspensions
front: with independent wheels, oscillating transverse arms, helical spring, stabilizing transverse bar, telescopic / rear hydraulic shock absorbers: with independent wheels, upper swinging arms, lower cross leaf spring, stabilizer bar, telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes
front: disc / rear: drum-type, with hydraulic control, vacuum brake booster and braking limiter at the rear axle. Hand brake on the rear with mechanical control
Tires
155 x 13 "
Speed: 150 km / h
Acceleration: 17.7 s from 0 to 100 km / h
consumption
average 7.2 l / 100 km
Service
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Fiat 850 Spider 2nd gen Maintenance and Service Guide (1968-1974)
Fuel: 98 oct petrol
Engine oil change: 6.51 imp pt. 7.82 US pt. 3.71, SAE 20W (winter) 30 (summer), change every 6,200 miles, 10,000 km
Total lubricating system capacity: 7.57 imp pt, 9.09 US pt, 4.3 1
Gearbox and final drive oil: 3.70 imp pt, 4.44 US pt, 2.1 1, SAE 90 EP, change every 18,600 miles, 30,000 km
Greasing: every 1,600 miles, 2,500 km, 2 points
Cooling system capacity: 13.20 imp pt, 15.85 US pt,
Tappet clearances: inlet 0.006 in, 0.15 mm, exhaust 0.008 in, 0.20 mm
Valve timing: inlet opens 25° before tdc and closes 51° after bdc, exhaust opens 64° before bdc and closes 12° after tdc
Normal tyre pressure: front 16 psi' 1.1 atm, rear 26 psi, 1.8 atm.
Width of rims: 5"
Tyres: 150 x 13 or 155 x 13
Fuel tank capacity: 6.6 imp gal, 7.9 US gal, 30 1.
Carrying capacity: 441 1b, 200 kg© Motor car History
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