Fiat 128

Fiat 128 Rally
1972 Fiat 128 Rally
Overview
Production	1971–74
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,448 mm (96.4 in)[16]
Length	3,876 mm (152.6 in)[16]
Width	1,590 mm (62.6 in)[16]
Height	1,390 mm (54.7 in)[16]
Kerb weight	820 kg (1,808 lb)[16]

The Fiat 128 Rally was a sporty, 1.3-litre-engined version of the 128 two-door saloon, introduced at the 41st Geneva Motor Show in March 1971[17] and produced up to 1974.[18]

Compared to the regular 128's 1,116 cc four-cylinder engine, the Rally's type 128 AR engine had been bored out 6 mm to 86 mm—while keeping the 55.5 mm stroke—for a total displacement of 1,290 cc (79 cu in).[17] There was also a twin-choke Weber 32 DMTR carburettor, revised valve timing and a slightly higher 8.9:1 compression ratio. Engine output was now 67 DIN-rated metric horsepower (49 kW; 66 hp) at 6,200 rpm and 88 DIN-rated newton-metres (65 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm.[16] Other mechanical improvements were the addition of a vacuum servo, an engine protection plate, better tyres, new gear ratios for the 4-speed transmission, a higher capacity battery and an alternator in place of the dynamo).[16]

Quadruple round tail lamps were a peculiarity of the 128 Rally. This car is equipped with the factory-option alloy wheels.

A number of exterior features set the Rally apart from other 128s. At the front there was a black radiator grille, carrying the round Fiat emblem typical of the marque's sports cars; split bumpers joined by a tubular steel bar; and halogen headlamps and bumper-mounted auxiliary lamps. At the rear dual round tail lamps replaced the square ones found on the regular two-door 128. "Rally" badging on the bonnet and boot lid and stripes along the side sills completed the sporty look. The interior was upholstered in black leatherette, and the dashboard housed upgraded instrumentation: a tachometer was standard equipment, and water temperature and oil pressure gauges took the place of the ashtray, relocated to the centre console. Front sports seats with headrests and a two-spoke sports steering wheel replaced the standard items.[19]

In October 1972 Fiat introduced several updates to the whole 128 saloon and Familiare range, including the 128 Rally. In particular the Rally received new upholstery (leatherette with cloth seat centres) and a black plastic protection to the front bumper tube.[18]

Fiat 128 Coupé Fiat 128 3P
1972 Fiat 128 Coupé SL 1100
Overview
Production	1971-1975
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé 3-door hatchback coupé (128 3P)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,223 mm (87.5 in)[20]
Length	3,808 mm (149.9 in)[20]
Width	1,560 mm (61.4 in)[20]
Height	1,310 mm (51.6 in)[20]
Kerb weight	810–820 kg (1,786–1,808 lb)[20]

At the 53rd Turin Motor Show of November 1971 Fiat introduced the 128 Coupé, also called 128 Sport, a 2-door, 4-seat coupé based on a shortened 128 chassis.[21] It was produced until 1975, but in latter years sales were dropping off considerably in favor of the mid-engined X1/9. Since Fiat had to pay a commission to Bertone for every X1/9, it was decided to provide some internal competition in the form of the updated hatchback coupé 128 3P.[11] "3P" stands for Tre Porte, or "Three Doors" in Italian. The 128 3P used the existing design back to the B-pillar, with some detail modifications to the grille and headlights.

The Coupé version was available with two different engines (1100 and 1300) and in two different trim levels (S and SL) for a total of four variants.[21] In its base "S" trim, the coupé had single rectangular front headlamps, and wheels and hubcaps from the saloon. The pricier "SL" (for Sport Lusso) was distinguished by quadruple round headlamps, a specific grille, steel sport wheels without hubcaps, chromed window surround trim, door handles and fuel cap, and black decorative striping along the sills and across the tail panel. Inside it gained a leatherette-wrapped steering wheels, perforated leatherette upholstery, extended four-gauge instrumentation, loop pile carpeting and black headlining.

The two engines were developed from the units found in the 128 saloon and 128 Rally respectively, and both were fitted with twin-choke carburettors and a two-piece exhaust manifold. The 1100 (1,116 cc) produced 64 PS DIN (47 kW; 63 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 81 N⋅m (60 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm, while the 1300 (1,290 cc) produced 75 PS DIN (55 kW; 74 hp) at 6,600 rpm and 92 N⋅m (68 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm.[20] Top speed was over 150 km/h (93 mph) and 160 km/h (99 mph) respectively.[20] Compared with the 128 saloon, the coupé had a 23 cm (9.1 in) shorter wheelbase (at 2,223 mm or 87.5 in),[21] and tracks 20 mm wider at the front and 45 mm narrower at the rear.[22] Suspension was the familiar all-independent 128 layout—save for the front anti-roll bar, which had been replaced by radius rods.[22] The braking system consisted of discs at the front and drums at the rear; it was made more efficient by fitting smaller diameter front discs and the front and the vacuum servo first used on the 128 Rally.[21]

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  Fiat 128 Coupé SL
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  Fiat 128 3P
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  Fiat 128 3P "Berlinetta" (3-door coupé)

In Argentina, the 128 was produced from 1971 to 1990 by Sevel Argentina as a four-door sedan or five-door wagon, the Fiat 128 Rural, the latter unique to Argentina.[23] Several trims and versions were available, including the IAVA sport series. In 1983 the car received a facelift with new headlamps, tail lamps and front grille, which was marketed as the Fiat Super Europa.

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  Fiat 128 Rural 5-door
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  Fiat 128 Super Europa
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  Rear view of 1988 Fiat Super Europa 1.3

In Colombia, the Fiat 128 was produced by "Compañía Colombiana Automotriz" in Bogota between 1973 and 1980. Was only offered as a 4-door sedan. Between 1973 and 1978, it was marketed as Fiat 128 L, with a 1,300 cm³ 4-cylinder engine. Starting in 1978, a version with a 1,100-cubic-centimeter engine called the Fiat 128 San Remo was also offered.

Until 2009, CKD kits from Zastava were manufactured by Egypt's Nasr car company as the Nasr 128.[1]

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  Nasr 128
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  A couple of Nasr 128 in front of the Mosque of sultan al zahir baybars, El Cairo

The 128 was manufactured in Poland as the Zastava 1100p by FSO between 1971 and 1976.

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  Zastava 1100p

The 128 formed the basis of the Zastava 128 (four-door sedan) and Zastava 101 (three-door and five-door hatchbacks) ranges of cars manufactured by the "Zastava Automobili" company in Serbia. The 128-based Zastavas were available throughout Europe in the '70s. In Britain, three variants were offered: a three-door hatchback (Zastava Yugo 311/313), four-door saloon (Zastava Yugo 411/413) and a five-door hatchback (Zastava Yugo 511/513). As one of the Serbian automaker's most affordable models, production ended in November 2008.

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  Zastava 101
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  Zastava 128
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  Zastava Yugo Skala 55 (known as 311/313 in GB)
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  Zastava Skala Pick-Up marketed as "Zastava Poly"

For South Africa only, a pickup version was also developed by Fiat in Italy to contest that country's popular "bakkie" category. It entered production in 1978.[3] It could handle a payload of 500 kg (1,100 lb) and was based on the station wagon model. As per dealer demands, the fuel tank was enlarged to 52 L (13.7 US gal). [24]

In Spain, SEAT manufactured its own version of a 128 berlinetta coupé, called SEAT 128 3P. it was available with two engine options, the 1.2L and the more powerful and well-known 1430 engine from the SEAT 1430. Was marketed as "Three Times SEAT" in order to underline its triple combination ability of sportiness, versatility and design. The SEAT 128 never enjoyed great commercial success, however. 31,893 128s were made between 1976 - 1980.

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  SEAT 128 3P
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  SEAT 128 3P

In Sri Lanka, the Fiat 128 was manufactured by the Upali Motor Company until 1978. This car was commonly known as the Upali Fiat in Sri Lanka.

The Fiat X1/9 is a two-seater mid-engined sports car designed by Bertone and manufactured by Fiat from 1972 to 1982 and subsequently by Bertone from 1982 to 1989.

Designed around the Fiat SOHC engine and transmission from the front wheel drive Fiat 128, the X1/9 relocated the transverse drive train and suspension assembly from the front of the 128 to the rear of the passenger cabin, directly in front of the rear axle, giving a mid-engined layout. With a transverse engine and gearbox in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive configuration, the X1/9 was noted for its balanced handling.

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  1978 Fiat X1/9
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  1978 Fiat X1/9

The Moretti Motor Company of Turin, Italy produced the Fiat 128-based Moretti 128 in coupé and cabriolet versions.[25]

Built in the plants of via Monginevro in a semi-handmade way (these custom-built cars were not assembled in a chain) and in a very limited number (less than a hundred), it cost about 1,500,000 lire in 1969. The interior was very neat and could be customized with many accessories (sports steering wheel, electric windows, leather upholstery ...). In 1975, the two models underwent a slight restyling (new black bumpers, wider) and equipped with the 1290 cm3 - 60 HP engine of the contemporary Special sedan.[26]

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  Moretti 128 Coupé
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  Moretti 128 Targa

Sears XDH-1 is an experimental electric car built for Sears, Roebuck and Company by their DieHard battery supplier Johnson Controls (Globe Union) in 1977 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its DieHard brand of car batteries. The car was a Fiat 128 Coupé equipped with 20 DieHard (12-inch deep cycle marine) batteries, and an electric motor.[27]

• Fiat—Tutti i modelli del Novecento. Vol. II. Editoriale Domus. 2010.