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Fiat 126 126

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
600 (23 KM) Selected Gasoline 23 KM 1972–1977
650 (24 KM) Selected Gasoline 24 KM 1977–1987
700 (26 KM) Selected Gasoline 26 KM 1987–1996

Selected engine version

600 (23 KM)

Gasoline · 1972–1977

Engine power
23 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Fiat
Model
126
Version
126
Engine
600 (23 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1972
End of production
1977
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
126A.000
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
2.5 l
Power
23 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

650 (24 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1987

Engine power
24 KM
Engine displacement
652 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
48 s
Maximum speed
120 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Fiat
Model
126
Version
126
Engine
650 (24 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1987
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
120 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
48 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
126A1.048
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
652 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
2
Compression ratio
7.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.5 l
Power
24 KM @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
21 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Dependent spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Tire size
135/45 R12
Rim size
12
ABS
no

Selected engine version

700 (26 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1996

Engine power
26 KM
Torque
49 Nm
Engine displacement
704 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
33 s
Maximum speed
116 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Fiat
Model
126
Version
126
Engine
700 (26 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1987
End of production
1996
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
116 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
33 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
126A2.048
Engine position
Rear, Transverse
Engine displacement
704 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
2
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
70 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.5 l
Power
26 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
49 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
21 l
Minimum trunk capacity
110 l
Maximum trunk capacity
555 l
Curb weight
645 kg
Gross weight
990 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3105 mm
Width
1375 mm
Height
1345 mm
Wheelbase
1840 mm
Front track
1135 mm
Rear track
1170 mm
Turning circle
9.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Tire size
135/70 R13
ABS
no