These are standard specifications for the 1968 Fiat 850, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 100GC0162198
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Auction entries : 2
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1973 |
| Price : | $1,430-$2,080 |
| Weight : | 1430 lbs | 648.637 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 817 cc | 49.9 cu in. | 0.8 L. |
| Power : | 42.00 SAE @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque : | 44 Ft-Lbs (60 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 1 Weber 2-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Fiat Production for 1968 : | 957,941 |
| 1968 Fiat 850 | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 140.8 in | 3576 mm. |
| Width : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Height : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 79.8 in | 2027 mm. |
| Front Track : | 45.6 in | 1158 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.7 in | 1212 mm. |
Fastback Coupe
Chassis # 100GC0162198
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| Price : | $1,875 |
| Weight : | 1540 lbs | 698.532 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 142.5 in | 3620 mm. |
| Width : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 79.8 in | 2027 mm. |
| Front Track : | 45.6 in | 1158 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.7 in | 1212 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $2,080 |
| Weight : | 1540 lbs | 698.532 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 148.9 in | 3782 mm. |
| Width : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Height : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 79.8 in | 2027 mm. |
| Front Track : | 45.6 in | 1158 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.7 in | 1212 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : A-arms with transverse leaf-spring lower arms and anti-roll bar Rear : Semi-trailing arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Screw and Sector |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.50 x 13 |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.50x12 |
Recall
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V052000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT THIRTY MILES PER HOUR, REARWARDDISPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN MAY EXCEED THE FIVE INCHES MAXI- MUM PROVIDEDBY FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD NO.204.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACING WITH A NEWIMPROVED STEERING COLUMN THAT WILL ELIMINATE ANY EXCESSIVE REARWARD DISPLACE-MENTS.) |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V024000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT THIRTY MILES PER HOUR, REARWARDDISPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN MAY EXCEED FIVE INCH MAXIMUM PROVIDED BYFEDERAL SAFETY STAND- ARD 204.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH NEW IMPROVEDSTEERING COL- UMN USED IN ALL 1970 VEHICLES.) |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19680101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V009000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT CONVEX OUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT MEET SAFETYSTANDARDS.(CORRECT BY REPLACING CONVEX MIRROR WITH FLAT MIRROR.) |
Data updated January 2023
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Fiat 850?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Fiat 850? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 has a wheelbase size of 79.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Fiat 850? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 has lengths of 140.80-, 142.50-, 148.90-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Fiat 850? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 has widths of 56.10-, 59.00-, 59.10-inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Fiat 850 cost when new?A: The 1968 Fiat 850 cost approximately $1,430 to $2,080 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Fiat 850? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 was offered as a Convertible, Fastback Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1968 Fiat 850 have? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 had 5.50 x 13 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Fiat produce in 1968? A: Fiat produced 957,941 automobiles in 1968.Q: What engine did the 1968 Fiat 850 have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Fiat 850 was a Inline 4 (817 cc | 49.9 cu in. | 0.8 L.) with 42.00 SAE @ 5300 RPM and 44 Ft-Lbs (60 NM) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1968 Fiat 850 have? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Fiat 850? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 has a wheelbase size of 79.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Fiat 850? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 has lengths of 140.80-, 142.50-, 148.90-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Fiat 850? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 has widths of 56.10-, 59.00-, 59.10-inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Fiat 850 cost when new?A: The 1968 Fiat 850 cost approximately $1,430 to $2,080 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Fiat 850? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 was offered as a Convertible, Fastback Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1968 Fiat 850 have? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 had 5.50 x 13 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Fiat produce in 1968? A: Fiat produced 957,941 automobiles in 1968.Q: What engine did the 1968 Fiat 850 have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Fiat 850 was a Inline 4 (817 cc | 49.9 cu in. | 0.8 L.) with 42.00 SAE @ 5300 RPM and 44 Ft-Lbs (60 NM) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1968 Fiat 850 have? A: The 1968 Fiat 850 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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