A Very Different Fiat From 1953 (best zoomed in)
This one stopped me in my tracks upon first seeing it! And I was even more surprised when I saw that it was a 1953 Fiat with a V8 engine under it's very streamlined hood! "Supersonic," the name perfect for the times when rockets and aviation played such a major part in the designs of the cars from that period. Here are more of the details:
The 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic is a rare, jet-age-inspired sports car featuring custom Carrozzeria Ghia aluminum bodywork, a 2.0-liter V8 engine, and an independent suspension. Only about 15 units of this distinct Supersonic variant were ever built. Most users on Reddit agree that it is stunningly gorgeous, with a unique naming origin because Fiat thought Ford owned the rights to "V8".Design and SpecsDesigner: Giovanni SavonuzziEngine: 1,996 cc light-alloy 70° V8 producing roughly 104 to 105 horsepowerTransmission: 4-speed manualChassis: Tubular frame with 4-wheel independent suspensionStyling Cues: Teardrop headlights, panoramic wraparound windshield, and tailfins styled like jet afterburnersRarity and LegacyProduction: Out of 114 total Fiat 8V chassis produced, just 15 received the exclusive Ghia Supersonic body.Racing Success: The standard 8V platform dominated the 2-liter Italian GT class, winning the championship for five straight years from 1954 to 1958.Value: Surviving examples fetch well over $1.8 million at major collector car auctions
A Very Different Fiat From 1953 (best zoomed in)
This one stopped me in my tracks upon first seeing it! And I was even more surprised when I saw that it was a 1953 Fiat with a V8 engine under it's very streamlined hood! "Supersonic," the name perfect for the times when rockets and aviation played such a major part in the designs of the cars from that period. Here are more of the details:
The 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic is a rare, jet-age-inspired sports car featuring custom Carrozzeria Ghia aluminum bodywork, a 2.0-liter V8 engine, and an independent suspension. Only about 15 units of this distinct Supersonic variant were ever built. Most users on Reddit agree that it is stunningly gorgeous, with a unique naming origin because Fiat thought Ford owned the rights to "V8".Design and SpecsDesigner: Giovanni SavonuzziEngine: 1,996 cc light-alloy 70° V8 producing roughly 104 to 105 horsepowerTransmission: 4-speed manualChassis: Tubular frame with 4-wheel independent suspensionStyling Cues: Teardrop headlights, panoramic wraparound windshield, and tailfins styled like jet afterburnersRarity and LegacyProduction: Out of 114 total Fiat 8V chassis produced, just 15 received the exclusive Ghia Supersonic body.Racing Success: The standard 8V platform dominated the 2-liter Italian GT class, winning the championship for five straight years from 1954 to 1958.Value: Surviving examples fetch well over $1.8 million at major collector car auctions