Motor Cars
Italy
1960s 1970s

Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera 

Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera

Class

Motor Car

Body style

station wagon and van

Layout

RR layout

wheel base

76.38 in. 1.940 mm

Engine

499 cc ohv straight-2 17.5 hp

Length

125.39 in, 3,185 mm

Width

51.97 ln. 1.320 mm

Height

53.31 in, 1.354 mm

Dry weight

1,180 1b, 535 kg

 

The Autobianchi Giardiniera was a small car from the Italian automaker Autobianchi in the 1960s and 1970s

History 

The Autobianchi Giardiniera is a small supermini type car produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi, based on the Fiat 500 Giardiniera. It was available in various configurations: station wagon and van. Car was produced from 1970 to 1977. It was also marketed as the Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera. The assembly was transferred to the Desio house in the last months of 1967.

The Autobianchi brand at the beginning of 1968, three years after the launch of the Fiat 500 series F. In addition to the specifications of the F, excluding the modifications to the doors the Giardiniera adopted black air intake grilles and the exterior rear view mirror. The rear side windows, changed from sliding, two pieces, became openable one piece. In addition to the doors, a special feature of the Giardiniera was the rear hatch, which also included a portion of the roof, hinged on the left side. Both of these will be used until the end of production.

The Giardiniera was initially produced together with the Bianchina Panoramic. Alongside the commercial van variant with large load compartment by 1975 the sedan ceases to be produced, but the Giardiniera still continues as a utility until 1977.

PERFORMANCE: Autobianchi Giardiniera

  • max power (DIN): 17.5 hp at 4.600 rpm
  • max torque (DIN) t 22 1b ft. 3 kg m at 3.200 rpm
  • specific power: 35.1 hp./l
  • power-weight ratio: 67.5 lb/hp, 30.6 kg/hp
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 30.8 sec, 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 40 sec
  • speed in top at 1,000 rpm: 12.9 mph, 20.7 km/h
  • fuel consumption: 54.3 m/ imp gal, 45.2 m/ US gal, 5.2 1 x 100 km.

Autobianchi Giardiniera specifications

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Technical

Technical

  • Autobianchi Giardiniera Technical details and specifications (1968-1977)


    ENGINE
    location rear
    4 stroke: cylinders: 2. horizontal. in line
    bore and stroke: 2.65 x 2.76 in. 67.4 x 70 mm
    engine capacity: 304 cu in. 499 cu cm
    compression ratio: 7.1
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshaft bearings: 2
    valves: 2 per cylinder.in line. push-rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1. side
    lubrication: gear pump centrifugal filter
    lubricating system capacity: 4.4 imp pt. 53 US pt
    carburation: 1 Weber 26 OC horizontal single barrel carburettor
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: air cooled.

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate
    gearbox: mechanical
    gears: 4 + reverse silent claw couplinggears: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
    gearbox ratios: 1st 3.700. 2nd 2.066, 3rd 1.300, 4th 0.875, rev 5.140
    gear lever location: central
    final drive: hypoid bevel
    axle ratio: 5.125


    PERFORMANCE
    max power (DIN): 17.5 hp at 4.600 rpm
    max torque (DIN) t 22 1b ft. 3 kg m at 3.200 rpm
    specific power: 35.1 hp./l
    power-weight ratio: 67.5 lb/hp, 30.6 kg/hp
    acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 30.8 sec, 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 40 sec
    speed in top at 1,000 rpm: 12.9 mph, 20.7 km/h
    fuel consumption: 54.3 m/ imp gal, 45.2 m/ US gal, 5.2 1 x 100 km.

    CHASSIS
    type Integral
    front suspension: independent. wishbones. transverse leafspring lower arms. telescopic dampers
    rear suspension: independent. oblique semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    screw and sector
    turns Of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.
    turninq circle (between walls): 28.2 ft. 8.6 m

    BRAKES
    drum fron rear:
    lining area: front 33.5 sq in, 216 sq cm
    lining area: rear 33.5 sq in. 216 sq cm
    lining area: total 67 sq in, 432 sq cm

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 12 V:
    battery: 32 Ah
    altnarator type: dynamo, 230 W
    ignition distributor: Marclli

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 76.38 in. 1.940 mm:
    front track: 44.53 in, 1,131 mm
    rear track: 44.53 in, 1.131 mm
    overall length: 125.39 in, 3,185 mm
    overall width: 51.97 ln. 1.320 mm
    overall height: 53.31 in, 1.354 mm
    ground clearance: 5.31 in. 135 mm
    dry weight: 1,180 1b, 535 kg
    distribution of weight: 40% front axle. 60% rear axle

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Service

Service

  • Autobianchi Giardiniera Maintenance and Service Guide (1968-1977)


    Engine oil: 4,4 imp pt. 5.3 US pt. 2.5 1. SAE 10W winter 4.0 (summer), change every 6.200 miles, 10,000 km
    Gearbox and final drive oil: 1.9 imp pt. 2.3 US change every 18.600 miles, 30,000 km
    Greasing: every 1,600 miles. 2,500 km, 2 points
    Tappet clearances: inlet 0 006 in, 0.15 mm, exhaust 0.006 in. 0 15 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 17 psi, 1.2 atm, rear 27 psi. 9 atm.
    Width of rims: 3.5"
    Tyres: 125 x 12.
    Carrying capacity: 706 lb. 320 kg
    Fuel tank capacity: 4.8 imp qnl, 5.8 US gal, 22 1.

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