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Fiat 8V From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiat 8V 1955 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Coupe, 1 of 3 built by Fiat Manufacturer Fiat Production 1952-1954 Successor Fiat 850 Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door coupe Layout FR layout Engine(s) V8 1996 cc Transmission(s) 4 and 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2,400 mm (94.5 in) Length 4,060 mm (159.8 in) Width 1,500 mm (59.1 in) Height 1,260 mm (49.6 in) Curb weight 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) The Fiat 8V (or "Otto Vu") is a sports car produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1952 to 1954. The car was introduced at the 1952 Geneva Motor Show. The name 8V was chosen because they thought that Ford had trademarked the name "V8". They weren't a commercial success, but did well in racing. Apart from the differential the car did not share any parts with the other Fiats (but many parts were made by Siata and they used them for their cars). The 8V was developed by Dante Giacosa and the stylist Fabio Lucio Rapi. The engine was a V8 originally designed for a luxury sedan, but that project was stopped. The Fiat V8 had a 70 degree V configuration of up to a 1996 cc of volume, at 5600 rpm the engine produced 105 hp (78 kW) in standard form giving a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). The engine was connected to a four speed gearbox. The car had independent suspension all round and drum brakes on all four wheels. Top management were preoccupied with more run of the mill projects, however, and only 114 of the high-performance coupés had been produced by the time the cars were withdrawn from production in 1954.[1] Nevertheless, they continued to win the Italian 2-litre GT championship every year until 1959.[1] 34 of the cars had a factory produced bodywork by Carozzeria Speciale FIAT. Some cars had the bodywork done by other Italian coachbuilders. Carozzeria Zagato made 32 that they labelled "Elaborata Zagato". Ghia and Vignale also made bodyworks. Most were coupés, but some spyders were made as well. Fiat 8V Coupe by Ghia Fiat 8V Demon Rouge 1952 designed by Michelotti at Vignale (three made[2]) Fiat 8V Elaborata Zagato Fiat 8V Otto Vu Vignale Coupé (one off) [edit] References ^ a b "Dante Giacosa: From wartime to the present day, Paul Frère conculdes his profile of a great engineer". Motor nbr 3597: pages 20–22. date 12 June 1971.  ^ "Fiat 8V". vignale.org. http://www.vignale.org/fiat_8v.html. 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Website || || Supercars.net Username Password Register Galleries Videos Forums Add Supercar Your Account Car Insurance Quotes 1952→1955 Fiat 8V Home → Fiat → 8V Gallery Images more gallery images One of the quintessential Italian sports cars is the Fiat 8V or Otto Vù. It is named after the peculiar 70º V8 engine which takes up little space in the engine bay. Fiat outsourced many 8V bodies to the Italian design houses, thus no two cars are alike and each has a unique style. As early as 1945, Fiat was working on a eight-cylinder engine which was internally known as Tipo 106. The idea was a new engine for mass production but that never happened so instead a limited series of sports cars were produced. Released at the 1952 Geneva Auto Show with factory-designed bodywork, the 8V was touted as a competition car and many of the very first 8Vs were also prepared for racing and sold to racing clientele. With a fully independent suspension from the Fiat 1100 and 124 mph top speed, it was competitive in the two-liter classes, winning the Italian GT Championship in 1954. The 1996cc Ottu Vù engine was designed by Dante Giacosa in aluminum alloy. Its short stroke was suitable for high-revs and a steep power curve. The 8V engine wasn't used in any other Fiat model, but because of its narrow dimensions several other companies adopted the design including Siata for their 208S. The V8's standard specification produced 105bhp at 5,600rpm and Fiat offered a factory option with twin Weber carburetors producing 115bhp. Some engines were fitted with huge four-throat Weber 36 IF4/C carburetors offering 120 bhp, but the intake manifold was very rare. The engine was fit into a standard steel tube chassis with Fiat 1100 suspension components. With the body welded to the chassis it was a semi-unitary consturction. Just enough 8Vs were made over to meet international homologation regulations. With lightweight bodywork, the 8V was competitive and won often won the the two-liter class. At Stella Alpini in August 1952, Ovidio Copelli won the 8V's first trophy. This was followed by Elio Zagato who bodied many of the later competition cars and even won the 1954 Bari three-hour race as a driver. In total 114 8V's were produced. The first of these featured Fiat's body by chief designer Fabio Luigi Rapi. These were built at Fiat's own Lingotto shop and usually carry a "Carrozzerie Speziali" badge. The prototype used an art deco grill that extended into the hood. A second series was made featuring four headlights with some of the later cars have a full-width windscreen. Subsequent cars were outsourced to other design houses including Zagato which made around 30 competition models, some in aluminum. Others were sent to Ghia to receive the extravagant supersonic coachwork. In 1954 a Fiat 8V chassis and components were used to test a gas turbine engine. Chassis & Sales 1955 Fiat 8V Zagato Berlinetta 106.000076 - did not sell for €345,000 The car offered here, chassis 000076, is one such Zagato-bodied example, a second-series car powered by an early 104.000-series engine. It was completed on 8th August 1955 and has remained in Italy ever since, with documented ownership to the present. It has enjoyed a successful vintage racing career, including a number of vintage rallies as well as eight Mille Miglia Storicas, with several top ten finishes! Benefiting from single ownership... moreGallery: 2010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco 1954 Fiat 8V Zagato Coupe 106000061 - sold for $682,000 As a First Series Zagato-bodied 8V, the car features crisp, uncluttered lines and is fitted with the rare flat dashboard used only in the earliest 8VZs. Beyond its impressive mechanical preparation, the car is equipped with the original competition-style seats, a correct Nardi steering wheel, the correct Plexiglas anti-turbulence strips on the door frames and proper Borrani wire wheels wearing Pirelli tires. This superb 8V is also offered with... moreGallery: 2010 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction 1953 Fiat 8V Series II Berlinetta - sold for $400,000 Extremely rare with a marvelous performance history, the Fiat 8V has always been sought after. Never did this masterwork suffer the indignity of being just an old car. The 8V has always represented a high point for the great Fiat marque and an example of what creative genius can achieve. This particular Fiat 8V, 000086, is a stunning example of the model with matching numbers, restored with loving care down to the finest detail and intelligent... moreGallery: 2010 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction Used cars for sale from our partners at Lemonfree.com Forum This might be irrelevant but..... ferrari clone Only 105Hp add topic In Detail tags Otto Vù, tceterini submitted by Richard Owen type Production Car production years 1952 - 1955 released at 1952 Geneva Motor Show engineers Dante Giacosa production 114 engine 70º V8 position Front Longitudinal aspiration Natural valvetrain 2 Valves / Cyl displacement 1996 cc / 121.8 in³ bore 72 mm / 2.83 in stroke 61.3 mm / 2.41 in power 78.3 kw / 105.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm specific output 52.61 bhp per litre bhp/weight 98.96 bhp per tonne torque 145.07 nm / 107.0 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm body / frame Steel Body over Tubular Chassis driven wheels RWD front tires 165x400 rear tires 165x400 front brakes Drums w/Hydrualic Assist rear brakes Drums w/Hydrualic Assist f suspension Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar r suspension Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar weight 1061 kg / 2339 lbs wheelbase 2400 mm / 94.5 in front track 1288 mm / 50.7 in rear track 1288 mm / 50.7 in length 4028 mm / 158.6 in transmission 4-Speed Manual Supercar Spotlight POTD Recent Articles Ferrari 458 GT2 The Lingenfelter Colle... 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Rudolf Hruska, at the time working at Siata, was given the task to design the a car around the V8 2-litre engine offering 105 hp. Development took place in absolute secrecy. As not to stress the experimental department of Fiat, production was taken up by Siata. Presented at the Autosalon de Geneve in 1952 the Fiat 8V was a sensation. It was made available in different body styles offered by the factory and by various coach builders, both as Fiat 8V and as the slightly modified Siata 208S. After 114 Fiats and 96 Siatas production ceased in 1954. Vignale offered various bodies for the Fiat 8V. In 1953, five coupes, one spider and one coupe Corsa were built. As one of the last models, the aggressive looking 8V 'Demon Rouge' was presented in 1954. 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Fiat V8 1955 Fiat 8V The Fiat 8V (or "Otto Vu") is a sports car produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1952 to 1954. The car was introduced at the 1952 Geneva Motor Show. The name 8V was chosen because they thought that Ford had trademarked the name "V8". They weren't a commercial success, but did well in racing. Apart from the differential the car did not share any parts with the other Fiats (but many parts were made by Siata and they used them for their cars). The 8V was developed by Dante Giacosa and the stylist Fabio Lucio Rapi. The engine was a V8 originally designed for a luxury sedan, but that project was stopped. The Fiat V8 had a 70 degree V configuration of up to a 1996 cc of volume, at 5600 rpm the engine produced 105 hp (78 kW) in standard form giving a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). The engine was connected to a four speed gearbox. The Fiat 8V had independent suspension all round and drum brakes on all four wheels. Top management were preoccupied with more run of the mill projects, however, and only 114 of the high-performance coupés had been produced by the time the cars were withdrawn from production in 1954. Nevertheless, they continued to win the Italian 2-litre GT championship every year until 1959. 34 of the Fiat 8v's had a factory produced bodywork by Carozzeria Speciale FIAT. Some cars had the bodywork done by other Italian coachbuilders. Carozzeria Zagato made 32 that they labelled "Elaborata Zagato". Ghia and Vignale also made bodyworks. Most were coupés, but some spyders were made as well. Date: 17/11/10 Size: Full size: 800x600 nextlast first previous nextlast first previous