Fiat X1/23 Explained

The Fiat X1/23 is a concept car originally shown in 1972 at the Turin Motor Show and in 1976 as an electric car by the Italian manufacturer Fiat.[1] Designed by Centro Stile Fiat, it is a small two-seater city car,[2] unlike any Fiat produced at the time.

The 1976 X1/23 is fitted with a 14 kW electric motor driving the front wheels and equipped with regenerative braking.[3] Batteries are located at the rear. The X1/23 has a top speed of 451NaN1 and a claimed range of about 50miles. Despite its diminutive size, the car weighs 820kg (1,810lb), 166kg (366lb) of which was due to the battery.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: World Cars.. 1982. Herald Bks.. [S.l.]. 0-910714-14-2. 45.
  2. Web site: 1972 FIAT X1/23 . Concept Cars . 15 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101229180137/http://www.conceptcars.it/italia/fiat/x123.htm . 29 December 2010 .
  3. Fiat box clever . Autocar . 7 May 1977 . 146 . 4200 . 16.
  4. Web site: Fiat City Car (X1/23). The Petrol Stop. 15 April 2012.