The Fiat Zero, also known as the Fiat 12/15 hp, was a car produced by Fiat from 1912 to 1915. It was the first Fiat to sell more than 2,000 units of a single body style, most of them four-seaters, and its production ended in 1915 when the factory was converted for war production.
Fiat Zero at a glance
| Production | 1912–1915 |
|---|---|
| Also called | Fiat 12/15 hp |
| Engine | 1,800 cc |
| Power | 18 PS |
| Top speed | about 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Fuel consumption | about 8.3 km/l (19.6 mpg-US) |
| Price at launch | 8,000 lire, later reduced to 6,900 lire |
| Bodies | mostly four-seaters |
| Production milestone | first Fiat to sell more than 2,000 units of one body style |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article. The source is very brief, so the article is shorter than usual.
History of the Fiat Zero
The Fiat Zero was produced from 1912 to 1915. At its launch it sold for 8,000 lire, a price later reduced to 6,900 lire. The car was equipped with a 1,800 cc engine of 18 PS that returned about 19.6 miles per US gallon, or 8.3 km per litre, and could reach about 50 mph, or 80 km/h.
It was the first Fiat to sell more than 2,000 similarly bodied units, most of them four-seater bodies. Production ended in 1915, when the factory was converted for war production. A light-bodied version was also produced, and it claimed various speed records.
Design and features
- 1,800 cc engine: 18 PS and a top speed of about 80 km/h.
- Affordable price: 8,000 lire at launch, cut later to 6,900 lire.
- Volume seller: the first Fiat to pass 2,000 units of one body style.
Fiat Zero versions
- Fiat Zero: the standard car, mostly built with four-seater bodies.
- Light-bodied Zero: a lighter version that claimed several speed records.
The Zero was followed in Fiat’s range by cars such as the Fiat 501 and the Fiat 503. More cars are in the Fiat collection.
Sources
- Fiat Zero, English Wikipedia: production dates, price, engine, performance, production record
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