Autobianchi Bianchina

Autobianchi Bianchina

Bianchina Trasformabile Special
Manufacturer	Autobianchi
Production	1957–1970
Successor	Autobianchi A112
Class	City car
Body style	Berlina (saloon) Cabriolet (roadster) Trasformabile (convertible) Panoramica (station wagon) Furgoncino (van)
Layout	RR layout
Engine	479 cc ohv straight-2 15-17 hp 499 cc ohv straight-2 18-22 hp
Length	3,020 mm (119 in) (saloon)
Width	1,340 mm (53 in) (saloon)
Height	1,320 mm (52 in) (saloon)
Curb weight	530 kg (1,200 lb) (saloon)
Related	Fiat 500

The Autobianchi Bianchina is an automobile produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi, based on the Fiat 500. It was available in various configurations: Berlina (saloon), Cabriolet (roadster), Trasformabile (convertible), Panoramica (station wagon), and Furgoncino (van). The car was presented to the public on September 16, 1957 at the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.

Initially, the car was equipped with the smallest Fiat engine, air-cooled 479 cc producing 15 hp (11 kW). In 1959, the engine power was increased to 17 hp (13 kW) and in 1960, the cabriolet version was launched.

In the same year, the Trasformabile, whose engine cylinder capacity was increased to 499 cc (18 hp), was made available in a Special version with bicolour paint and an engine enhanced to 21 hp (16 kW). In 1962, the Trasformabile was replaced by a 4-seat saloon. The engine and chassis were the same as in the Trasformabile.

In 1965, a minor facelift was made.

In 1970 Bianchina went out of production, replaced by the more modern A112.

Production

• Bianchina models
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  Panoramica

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  Convertible

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  Berlina

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  Furgoncino

The Bianchina was produced from 1957 to 1970, for a total volume of approximately 275,000. From 1970 to 1977, the model name was Giardinera, which only existed in station wagon and van variations.

Model	Years produced	Power (bhp)	Capacity (cc)	Production
Trasformabile series 1	1957–1958	15	479	17,000
Trasformabile series 2	1959–1960	16.5	479	10,000
Trasformabile series 3	1961–1962	17.5	499	7,000
Trasformabile Special	1959–1962	21	499	1,500
Cabriolet series 1	1960	21	499	1,050
Cabriolet series 2 D	1961–1964	21	499	5,500
Cabriolet series 3 F	1965–1969	21	499	2,750
Berlina 4-door D	1962–1964	17.5	499	26,500
Berlina 4-door F	1965–1969	18	499	33,500
Berlina Special D	1962–1964	21	499	4,000
Berlina Special F	1965–1969	21	499	5,000
Panoramica D	1960–1964	17.5	499	75,000
Panoramica F	1965–1969	17.5	499	85,000
Panoramica sun roof	1960–1969	17.5	499
Furgoncino van, low roof	1965–1970	17.5	499
Furgonetta van, tall roof	1970–1977	17.5	499
Giardiniera wagon	1970–1977	17.5	499
Giardiniera Furgoncino van	1970–1977	17.5	499

Source: Club Bianchina and Bianchina Classic Club

External links

• Registro Autobianchi
• Bianchina Club
• Bianchina Classic Club (Italian only)
• [1] ( Autobianchi Bianchina Furgoncino)