Fiat's first postwar car turned into a genuine hit: nearly 70,000 501s — 69,618, to be exact — rolled off the line before it was replaced in 1926.
Lead trim: 501 1.5 sidevalve four (23 hp)
Fiat 501501 · 1919–1926
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FactFiat's first postwar car turned into a genuine hit: nearly 70,000 501s — 69,618, to be exact — rolled off the line before it was replaced in 1926.
The Fiat 501, built between 1919 and 1926 (69,618 in total), was Fiat's first model after World War I, a small family car in 4-door sedan and 2/4-door cabriolet bodies with a 1460 cc sidevalve straight-four of 23 hp (single carburetor), a 4-speed manual, wheelbase 265 cm (104.3 in) and a curb weight of 900–1,000 kg. It succeeded the 70 and was followed by the 503; the 501 S and SS sports versions are catalogued as their own generation.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 1.5 sidevalve four (23 hp) | 1919–1926 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 23 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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Fiat wasted no time going sporty: the hopped-up S and SS versions of the 501 arrived just two years after the base car, the SS's 30hp a 30% jump over standard.
Fiat's first postwar car turned into a genuine hit: nearly 70,000 501s — 69,618, to be exact — rolled off the line before it was replaced in 1926.
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