1952 Fiat 8V ZAGATO
Chassis no.
000002
Engine no.
104 000 *000006***
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Beacon
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Chassis
From 2nd March 1952
Chassis 000002
Dampers Telescopic Type
Drum Brakes Front-Rear Hydraulic Operation
Front Suspension Unequal double wishbones and coil springs
Manufacturer SIATA
Notes Chassis Punched number is 000002 and not 106*000002* as per identification plate.
Chassis Frame Tubular Frame
Rears Suspension Unequal double wishbones and coil springs
Steering Worm and sector
Technical Specifications and History Y
Wheel track front 1290 mm
Wheel track rear 1290 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Engine
From 1952
Arrangement V-Type
Bore 72 mm
Stroke 61 mm
Compression Ratio 8.8 : 1
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 1996 cc
Cylinders 8
Electrical equipment amp/H 35
Electrical equipment Volt 12
Engine 104 000 *000006***
Engine Type Front
Final drive Hypoid type
Fuel System Carburettors type Weber 36 DCF3
Fuel System Carburettors Number 2
Gearbox Number of forward speed 4
Gearbox Sychronized Speed 2nd, 3rd, 4th
LSD N
Manufacturer FIAT S.P.A
Maximum power 115 hp
Maximum power 6000 rpm
Maximum torque 14 kgm
Maximum torque 4600 rpm
Notes Engine V-Type 70 degree. Aluminum heads
Technical Specifications and History Y
Top speed 200 Km/h
Transmission Clutch Dry single disc Hydraulic
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Valvetrain Pushrod - OHV
Transmission Wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Body
From 1957
Coachbuilder Zagato
Colour Two tone dark/light blue
Colours Description The car has the two-tone blue color of its entire life with the Zagato bodywork.
Wheels type Wire
Height 1290 mm
Lenghth 4030 mm
Notes body The car is stripped of its two front bumpers and the Scuderia Ambrosiana front badge.
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Other colour Two tone dark/light blue
Type of body Fastback coupe
Tyres Front size 165 x 400
Tyres Rear size 165 x 400
Unladen weight 991 kg
Wheels Front size 5K x 15
Wheels Rear size 5k x 15
Width 1590 mm
Previous Bodies View all (11)
Historical Body
From 1956
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body Gone is the big V8 badge above the grille, replaced by a Scuderia Ambrosiana badge.
Historical Body
From 1955
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body The ventilation of the engine compartment is increased: the two rectangular air intakes (apparently handcrafted) on the sides of the front grill reappear and two louvers are added above it. The buldge on the bonnet loses its chrome decoration.
Historical Body
From 1955
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body The front grille has been modified again: now it is no longer "flush" but is recessed into the bodywork and is slightly larger, at the expense of the two air intakes on the sides, which disappear.
Historical Body
From 1954
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body The car comes equipped with small bumpers: two separate thin blades in front, one at the rear.
Historical Body
From 1954
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body The front grille is slightly modified and, made simpler, loses the Art-Deco frieze. The vents on the sides of the grill become rectangular.
Historical Body
From August 1953
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body A big V8 badge is added above the main grille.
Historical Body
From May 1953
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body The geometric air intake disappears.
Historical Body
From August 1952
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body A very particular and geometric air intake incorporating the Fiat brand is added above the oval grille.
Historical Body
From June 1952
Coachbuilder Zagato
Notes body The bulge on the hood appears.
Historical Body
From May 1952
Coachbuilder Zagato
Colour Two tone dark/light blue
Colours Description The two-tone blue color will be the same for the entire life of the Zagato bodywork, being the colors of the Scuderia Ambrosiana.
Wheels type Wire
Height 1290 mm
Lenghth 4030 mm
Notes body On the nose: an oval grille with a hint of the original Art-Deco frieze and two small oval air intakes on the sides.
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Other colour Two tone dark/light blue
Type of body Fastback coupe
Tyres Front size 165 x 400
Tyres Rear size 165 x 400
Unladen weight 991 kg
Wheels Front size 5K x 15
Wheels Rear size 5k x 15
Width 1590 mm
Historical Body
From 1952
Coachbuilder Carrozzerie Speciali Fiat
Wheels type Wire
Designer Rapi Luigi Fabio Attenzione DUPLICATO
Height 1290 mm
Lenghth 4030 mm
Material Iron
Notes body Art-deco grille of all the first 8V, with a trim extending on the hood. Different doors without the aluminum window frames. One of a few with rear moulding.
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Fastback coupe
Tyres Front size 165 x 400
Tyres Rear size 165 x 400
Unladen weight 1000 kg
Wheels Front size 5K x 15
Wheels Rear size 5K x 15
Width 1570 mm
Interior
From May 1952
Cockpit/panels Black
Description Bucket seats
Hand drive LHD - Left Hand Drive
Number of seats 2
Seats Black
Previous Interiors View all (1)
Historical Interior
From 2nd March 1952
Hand drive LHD - Left Hand Drive
Number of seats 2