Fiat 519

{{Infobox automobile

| image = Fiat 519 S Torpedo.jpg

|caption=Fiat 519 S Torpedo

| name = Fiat 519

| manufacturer = Fiat

| production = 1922–1927

| class =

| layout = FR layout

| body_style = 4-door sedan
4-door limousine
4-door cabriolet

| engine = straight-6, 4766 cc,

| transmission = 4-speed manual

| length =

| width =

| height =

| weight = {{Convert|2000|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| wheelbase = {{Convert|360|cm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{Convert|300|cm|in|1|abbr=on}} (519 S)

| predecessor = Fiat Tipo 3

| successor = Fiat 525

| designer =

}}

File:Fiat 519 B Torpedo 1925.jpg

File:Fiat 519 A Sedan 1924.jpg

File:Fiat 519 Series1 Coupe-de-Ville 1922.jpg 1922]]

The Fiat 519 was a model of car produced by Italian automotive company, Fiat between 1922 and 1927.{{cite web | last=Serban | first=Tudor | title=FIAT 519 S Specs, Performance & Photos | website=autoevolution | url=https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/fiat-519-s-1922.html#aeng_fiat-519-s-1922-48 | access-date=2025-06-01}}

2411 were produced in total. Approximately 25 known worldwide of which one is a genuine 519S and three others are shortened 519s. Three have the pointed 519S radiator and the other two are flat.

There are nearly 1,600 nickel plated parts on a Fiat 519 chassis.{{cite book | last=Palmer | first=Kris | last2=Genat | first2=Robert | last3=Mann | first3=James | last4=Martin | first4=Peter | last5=Vincent | first5=Peter | title=Dream Garages | publisher=Motorbooks International | publication-place=Minneapolis | date=2012-09-13 | isbn=978-0-7603-4339-5 | page=96}}

Types

  • 519, 519A, 519B,519C &519S 4/5S Tourer 4 doors, 2+2 seats
  • 519A had taller radiator and detail changes to engine.-Larger water pump, Rocker oil feed to centre pedestal and rear"anti-rolling leaf" omitted giving conventional rear suspension.
  • 519B had entirely different front brake actuation (perrot)
  • 519C (colonial) had increased Ground clearance. None are known, so may not have been produced although catalogued.
  • 519S Shorter ({{Convert|3300|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}) wheelbase and {{Convert|1475|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} track.

Specifications

  • Engine Type: Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
  • Engine size: 4766 cc S6 OHV 85 140
  • Cylinder: 12 valves total 2 valves per cylinder
  • Power: (40 hp)
  • Wheelbase: {{Convert|3300|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  • Track front: {{Convert|1475|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  • Rear {{Convert|1475|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  • Length: {{Convert|4365|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  • Length:wheelbase ratio 1.32
  • Kerb weight {{Convert|2350|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

Construction

  • Bore × stroke {{Convert|85.00|mm|in|2}} × {{Convert|140.00|mm|in|2}}
  • Bore/Stroke ratio 0.61
  • Displacement 4766 cc (290.839 cu in)
  • Unitary capacity 794.33 cc/cylinder
  • Aspiration Normal
  • Compressor type N/A
  • Intercooler None
  • Max. output 78.1 PS (77.0 bhp) (57.4 kW)
  • rpm 2600 rpm
  • Specific output 16.2 bhp/litre 0.26 bhp/cu
  • Top speed 127 km/h (79 mph)
  • Power-to-weight 32.77 bhp/ton

Collections

There is a Fiat 519 in the collections of the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin.{{cite web | title=Fiat 519 S | website=Mauto | date=2024-07-18 | url=https://www.museoauto.com/en/collection/fiat-519-s/ | access-date=2025-06-01}}

References

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See also