These are standard specifications for the 1979 Fiat X1/9, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1972 - 1989 |
| Price : | $6,290 |
| Weight : | 2040 lbs | 925.328 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 67 BHP (49.312 KW) @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque : | 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Fiat Production for 1979 : | 60,435 |
| Total 1979 X1/9 production : | 9,347 |
| 1979 Fiat X1/9 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19780801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 80V083000 |
| Summary | UNDER PARTICULAR CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, ENGINE HESITATION MAY OCCUR WHEN RESTARTING AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS HESITATION IS CAUSED BY GASOLINE VAPORIZATION IN THE CARBURETOR. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING CARBURETOR AND COOLING FAN THERMOSWITCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: HESITATION MAY IMPAIR VEHICLE ACCELERATION CAPABILITY,THEREBY CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHEN TRAFFIC IS PRESENT.NOTE: IF ENGINE HESITATION IS EXPERIENCED UPON RESTARTING, THE ENGINE MAY BE'CLEARED' BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, UNTIL THEHESITATION IS ELIMINATED. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Fiat X1/9?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Fiat X1/9? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 has a wheelbase size of 86.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Fiat X1/9? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 has a length of 156.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Fiat X1/9? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 has a width of 61.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Fiat X1/9 cost when new?A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 had a base price of approximately $6,290 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Fiat X1/9? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 was a Targa Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Fiat produce in 1979? A: Fiat produced 60,435 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 X1/9s were produced? A: Fiat produced 9,347 examples of the X1/9 in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Fiat X1/9 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Fiat X1/9 was a Inline 4 (1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 67 BHP (49.312 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Fiat X1/9 have? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Fiat X1/9?
How many 1979 Fiat X1/9 were produced?
How powerful was the 1979 Fiat X1/9? Was the 1979 Fiat X1/9 popular? Was the 1979 Fiat X1/9 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1979 Fiat X1/9?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Fiat X1/9? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 has a wheelbase size of 86.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Fiat X1/9? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 has a length of 156.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Fiat X1/9? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 has a width of 61.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Fiat X1/9 cost when new?A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 had a base price of approximately $6,290 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Fiat X1/9? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 was a Targa Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Fiat produce in 1979? A: Fiat produced 60,435 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 X1/9s were produced? A: Fiat produced 9,347 examples of the X1/9 in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Fiat X1/9 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Fiat X1/9 was a Inline 4 (1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 67 BHP (49.312 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Fiat X1/9 have? A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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