The Fiat 527 (also known as Fiat Ardita 2500) is a six-cylinder passenger car produced by Fiat between 1934 and 1936. The 527 was a larger-engined and more luxurious version of the four-cylinder 518 Ardita. This car was built only with a full-length chassis, having a wheelbase of 3,170 mm (124.8 in).
| Fiat 527 | |
|---|---|
 Fiat 527 saloon | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Also called | Fiat Ardita 2500 |
| Production | 1934–1936 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 4-door sports saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Fiat 518 Ardita |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,852 cc I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,170 mm (124.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat 522 |
| Successor | Fiat 2800 |
Unlike the four-cylinder Ardita, the 527 was not assembled outside Italy. Approximately 1,000 were produced.
Engines
edit| Model | Years | Engine | Displacement[contradictory] | Power | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 | 1934–1936 | straight-6 sidevalve | 2516 cc | 52 hp (39 kW) | single carburetor |
| 2500 S | 1934–1936 | straight-6 sidevalve | 2516 cc | 60 hp (45 kW) | single carburetor |
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Fiat Ardita 2500 Sport (or 527 S)
References
edit- Steiningen, Fred (1994). Fiat Personenwagen. ISBN 3-923448-37-6.