199 Fiat 127CL (1978)
Fiat 127CL (2nd Gen) (1977-81) Engine 1049cc S4 OHC 127 A.000
Registration Number XTM 401 S (London)
FIAT SET
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The Fiat 127 is a supermini car produced by Fiat 1971-83 in three series.
Originally launched in April 1971 as a two door Saloon, with the Hatchback version following the next year, which ulimately prove the more popular option. This was Fiat's first supermini-sized hatchback, along with a state-of-the-art transverse-engine/front-wheel-drive layout, with the transmission mounted on the end of the engine, both design ideas had been fully trialled since 1964, by Fiat's Autobianchi subsidiary with the Autobianchi Primula and 1969 Autobianchi A112 and A111 The car was one of the first of the modern superminis, and won praise for its utilisation of space (80 percent of the floor space was available for passengers and luggage) as well as its road-holding. It was launched a year before the comparable Renault 5, and before the end of the 1970s most mass market European manufacturers were producing similar cars, The 127 was also one of the more popular imported cars on the UK market, peaking at more than 20,000 sales in 1978. It was also the first car fitted with an all-polypropylene bumper on steel support. The 127 was an instant success, winning the European Car of the Year award for 1972, and quickly became one of the best-selling cars in Europe for several years. It was the third Fiat in six years to receive this accolade.
The Series 2 version of the 127 debuted in May 1977, featuring a restyled front and rear, a new dashboard, larger rear side windows and the option of the base 903cc engine and a 1049cc OHC engine. The tailgate was extended and now reached nearly to the rear bumper, addressing complaints about the high lip over which luggage had to be lifted for loading into the earlier 127 hatchbacks. There was also a "high-cube" panel van version, known as the Fiorino which was based on the Series 2 bodyshell, and this remained in production until 1984, when a new Uno-based Fiorino debuted.
Late in the 127 lifespan a Series 3 version was launched in January 1982 It is distinguishable from the Series 2 by a more assertively plastic grille. with the addition of a coressponding panel at the rear, simular to the newly introduced Ritmo/Strada range. The car received a completely new dashboard design and interior, again in line with the Ritmo. The 1301 cc Fiat SOHC engine was also introduced as an option for the Series 3.
The 127 was replaced as Fiat's high volume product in this sector by the Fiat Uno in January 1983
Many thanks for a fantabulous
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Shot at the NEC Classic Car Show 13:11:2015 Ref. 112-199
199 Fiat 127CL (1978)
Fiat 127CL (2nd Gen) (1977-81) Engine 1049cc S4 OHC 127 A.000
Registration Number XTM 401 S (London)
FIAT SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665060711...
The Fiat 127 is a supermini car produced by Fiat 1971-83 in three series.
Originally launched in April 1971 as a two door Saloon, with the Hatchback version following the next year, which ulimately prove the more popular option. This was Fiat's first supermini-sized hatchback, along with a state-of-the-art transverse-engine/front-wheel-drive layout, with the transmission mounted on the end of the engine, both design ideas had been fully trialled since 1964, by Fiat's Autobianchi subsidiary with the Autobianchi Primula and 1969 Autobianchi A112 and A111 The car was one of the first of the modern superminis, and won praise for its utilisation of space (80 percent of the floor space was available for passengers and luggage) as well as its road-holding. It was launched a year before the comparable Renault 5, and before the end of the 1970s most mass market European manufacturers were producing similar cars, The 127 was also one of the more popular imported cars on the UK market, peaking at more than 20,000 sales in 1978. It was also the first car fitted with an all-polypropylene bumper on steel support. The 127 was an instant success, winning the European Car of the Year award for 1972, and quickly became one of the best-selling cars in Europe for several years. It was the third Fiat in six years to receive this accolade.
The Series 2 version of the 127 debuted in May 1977, featuring a restyled front and rear, a new dashboard, larger rear side windows and the option of the base 903cc engine and a 1049cc OHC engine. The tailgate was extended and now reached nearly to the rear bumper, addressing complaints about the high lip over which luggage had to be lifted for loading into the earlier 127 hatchbacks. There was also a "high-cube" panel van version, known as the Fiorino which was based on the Series 2 bodyshell, and this remained in production until 1984, when a new Uno-based Fiorino debuted.
Late in the 127 lifespan a Series 3 version was launched in January 1982 It is distinguishable from the Series 2 by a more assertively plastic grille. with the addition of a coressponding panel at the rear, simular to the newly introduced Ritmo/Strada range. The car received a completely new dashboard design and interior, again in line with the Ritmo. The 1301 cc Fiat SOHC engine was also introduced as an option for the Series 3.
The 127 was replaced as Fiat's high volume product in this sector by the Fiat Uno in January 1983
Many thanks for a fantabulous
47,952,364 views
Shot at the NEC Classic Car Show 13:11:2015 Ref. 112-199