Autobianchi Giardiniera
Appearance
Autobianchi Giardiniera | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Autobianchi |
Also called | Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera [1] |
Production | 1968–1977 |
Designer | Dante Giacosa |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Supermini |
Body style | station wagon van |
Layout | RR layout |
Related | Fiat 500 Giardiniera |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 499 cc ohv Straight-2 17.5 hp |
Dimensions | |
Length | 3,190 mm (126 in) |
Width | 1,330 mm (52 in) |
Height | 1,340 mm (53 in) |
Curb weight | 560 kg (1,230 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica & Furgoncino Fiat 500 Giardiniera |
Successor | Autobianchi "Nuova A112" |
The Autobianchi Giardiniera is a supermini produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi, based on the Fiat 500 Giardiniera. The Fiat version being offered since 1960. It was available in various configurations: station wagon and van. Car was produced from 1968 to 1977 effectively replacing the Fiat counterpart. It was also marketed as the Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera.[1][2] The overall layout was very similar to the earlier Panoramica but the Giardiniera was more utilitarian oriented and ideally suited for light commerce.[3] It also retained the same exterior design from Fiat with only a badge change, and still featured the suicide doors.
Production
Model | Years produced | Power (bhp) | Capacity (cc) | Production |
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Giardiniera wagon | 1968–1977 | 17.5 | 499 | |
Giardiniera Furgoncino van | 1968–1977 | 17.5 | 499 |
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References
- ^ a b Bianchina - Giardiniera, www.autobianchi.org Retrieved on 30 July 2014
- ^ "FIAT 500 Giardiniera". nuova500.free.fr (in Italian). Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "March 1968 Quattroruote advertisement". nuova500.free.fr (in Italian). Retrieved 18 September 2019.