Poland kept building this generation as its own model, badged 508 II, after Fiat had already moved on at home.
Lead trim: 508B 1.0 side-valve four (24 hp at 3,500 rpm)
Fiat 508 Balilla 508B508B · 1934–1937
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FactPoland kept building this generation as its own model, badged 508 II, after Fiat had already moved on at home.
The 508B, introduced early in 1934, had a slightly more aerodynamic "berlina" body with a four-speed gearbox, at first still available as a 2-door Berlina with a 4-door added (the 2-door delisted for Italy in June 1934, with a face-lift bringing a modified grille and raked windscreen), in Standard and Lusso versions; the same 995 cc engine at 24 hp at 3500 rpm and 85 km/h (53 mph). The Polish cars took the upgrade as the "508 II", and the range gave way to the 508 C (1100 Balilla) in 1937. Length 123.6 in, width 55.1 in, height 60.2 in, curb weight 1,510 lb.
Collectors Spotted in the Fiat 508 Balilla Lineage
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508B 1.0 side-valve four (24 hp at 3,500 rpm) | 1934–1937 | 1.0 L Inline-4 | 24 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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