Performance Review: Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V - [1982]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Fiat X1/9 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S and the 1983 Ford Capri Tickford Turbo.This particular Fiat X1/9 has a 1498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 0 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St0's includes the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 Type S

The X1/9 shares its Petrol St0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 Type S and the 1952 Bentley R-Type 4.6 4d Saloon. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the X1/9's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 962 kgs (2120 lbs) this makes the Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V in the same weight category as the 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S or the give or take 50kg.

The Fiat X1/9 shares the same bhp with the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp)

In terms of power the 1498cc 8V St0 engine produces 67 bhp (49 kW) @ 5250 rpm similar to the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp) or the 2005 Citroen C1 1.0 VTR 3dr (67 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St0 throws out 0 lb-ft (0.0 Nm) @ 0 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (1 lb-ft) or the 1952 Bentley R-Type 4.6 4d Saloon (0 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Fiat X1/9 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2009 Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 (94.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Fiat X1/9.

The Fiat X1/9 has a Power to weight ratio of 69.6 bhp per ton and 0.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 X1/9 competing with the 2009 Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 (94.4 bhp per ton) or the 1954 Hudson Hornet 308 5L (94.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Fiat X1/9 generating around 0.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (0.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1952 Bentley R-Type 4.6 4d Saloon (0.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 0.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 0.0 secs, this made the Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V as fast as the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 (0.00 secs) the 0 Select Car Make Select Model Select Edition (0.00 secs) the the or the . This Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V is also faster than the the the the and the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood (1.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X1/9 and the 2017 BMW X4 M40i 2.0 Turbo F26

When talking about the performance of the Fiat X1/9 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 20.04 secs @ 68.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 BMW X4 M40i 2.0 Turbo F26 (19.95 secs), the 1972 Maserati Merak 3.0 V6 (19.96 secs), and the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 170 (19.97 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1982 version of the Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V has a maximum speed of 106mph.

Top Speed of the 1982 X1/9 equals the 2007 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport (117 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V then how about the 2007 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport (117 mph), the 1983 Vauxhall-Opel Nova 1.6i GTE (117 mph), or the 1982 Ford Granada 2.8i V6 (117 mph).

Related Links:

1982 X1/9 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Fiat

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