X 1/9 1972-1989

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X 1/9

Fiatova obitelj spidera.
Ili možda ipak ne.
Kada je na salonu automobila 1969. prikazan model Autobianchi A112 kao konceptni automobil kojeg je dizajnirao Bertone osjetilo se čuÄ'enje. Za tadaÅ¡nje standarde bio je to izrazito radikalan, gotov svemirski dizajn pa je i hostesa kraj modela bila obučena u svemirsko odjelo s kacigom na glavi.
Zanimanje je bilo ogromno a publike nije nedostajalo kraj Fiatovog izložbenog prostora jer su to godine kada je Fiat uspješno pokorio tržište modernim tehnologijama i riješenjima. Kao i obično Fiat želi zadovoljiti kupca prosiječnog džepa. Koncept Autobianchi A112 prelazi u ruke Fiata i razvija se program x1/9, sportski automobil za prosiječnog kupca.
I doista 1972. gasi se proizvodnja 850 spidera i na njegovo mjessto dolazi X 1/9. Platforma od modela 128 ali i motor s mjenjačkom kutijom i svime ostalime.
Radikalan potez prebacivanja kopletnog motora s mjenjačkom kutijom s prednje pogonjenog 128 na zadnji kraj X1/9. Time se dobio centralno smjeÅ¡ten motor, a auto je predodreÄ'en za utrke.
Prvi modeli imaju 1,3 litreni motor sa 75 KS, aluminijsku glavu motora ali i samo jednu bregastu osovinu pa je automobil podosta trom jer je i vrlo težak. Problemi su s nepouzdanom mjenjačkom kutijom.
Karoserija je bila teška s ciljem da se napravi siguran automobil pa X1/9 prolazi crash testove u Americi u klasi obiteljskih auta za razliku od mnogih automobila tog razreda koji ne prolaze test.
1982. model dobija i jači 1,5 litreni motor koji se bitno bolje nosi s teškom karoserijom a proizvodnja seli Bertoneu pa se svi modeli nakon 1982 zovu Bertone X1/9.

Fiat je želio ući u svijet rallya s modelom x 1/9 ali je na kraju ta uloga pripala Lancii Stratos koja se bazirala na istoj logici središnje smještenog motora. No X1/9 će ne samo zbog svog neuobičajenog imena već i zbog izgleda li i kostrukcije ostati jedna od legendi Fiata.



The X1/9 is a mid-engined two-seater with a targa top. It was produced from 1974 to 1988. From 1974 to 1978 they came with a 1300cc engine and 4-speed tranny. 1979 to 1988 they had a 1500cc engine and 5-speed tranny. The engine is mounted transversely ahead of the rear axle line. It's just like front wheel drive cars, but in the back...

X1/9's have four wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts. Four wheel disc brakes. Rack and pinon steering.



Here are some specs:
General
  Curb weight, lb..................................2210
  Weight distribution (with driver), f/r % .......41/59
  Fuel Capacity, U.S. gal. ........................12.2

Engine
  Type....................................sohc inline 4
  Displacement, cc.................................1498
  Compression ratio...............................8.5:1
  Bore...........................................86.4mm
  Stroke.........................................63.9mm
  Bhp @ rpm, SAE net..........................75 @ 5500
  Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.........................79 @ 3000

Transmission
  Type............................5-Speed w/Synchromesh
  1st Gear Ratio................................ 3.583:1
  2st Gear Ratio................................ 2.235:1
  3st Gear Ratio................................ 1.454:1
  4st Gear Ratio................................ 1.042:1
  5st Gear Ratio................................ 0.863:1
  Final Drive Ratio............................ 4.077:1

Chassis & Body
  Layout..........................mid-engine/rear drive
  Brake system, f/r...............8.9" discs/8.9" discs
  Tires.......................................165/70-13
  Steering type............................rack & pinon
  Wheelbase..........................7ft 2.75in (220cm)
  Track Front.......................4ft 4.5in (133.5cm)
  Track Rear........................4ft 5.0in (134.5cm)

Acceleration
  Time to speed, sec:
    0-30 mph..................3.5
    0-40 mph..................5.6
    0-50 mph..................8.6
    0-60 mph.................12.0
    0-70 mph.................16.7

Braking
  Minimum stopping distance, ft.
    From 60 mph...............143
    From 80 mph...............255

Handling
  Lateral acceleration, g....0.80

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This is a picture of the car at the track for it's first run. The exact date isn't known but is sometime in 1983-1984. The car was built by Jimmy Phetteplace of Phetteplace VW Service in Pensacola, Florida. The shop is still in existance today and new pictures and info from when the car was built will be added as I get them.    






Here is what she looks like today! I bought the car from Marvin Corley in Savanah, GA. The only history that I have after Jimmy sold her is the car raced in Texas for a time and eventually ended up in Alabama. That is where Marvin bought it from. He had it for a number of years, A few of witch I wanted to purchase it from him. Everytime we got close on a deal something would happen. Then finally the planets aligned and the deal was struck.    
      

   
It needs a good going through but all in all it's in great shape. The craftsmanship of the original build is A1. The add-on peices over the years is another story!
   


      
The majority of the work that will need done is in the driver compartment. Jimmy must be one short dude! I will have to re-engineer the cockpit, including pedal, steering wheel and seat location. I will reuse as much of the original tin as possible.
         


The other section that will need attention is the back. This will get an overhaul twice fold. First the suspension will be upgraded as well as everything being strenghtened up for the turbo/NOS powerplant. Then the appearance of the back of the car will change. Since the cars inception it has been carburated but when it hits the track with me it will be a draw through turbo setup. A box will be built to house everything and give it that Pro Mod look.    
   
                           
http://www.locashracing.org/fiatX19.html

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evo još nalo slika...











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SveučiliÅ¡ni studenti dizajna u Torinu, Italija, na ženevskom sajmu 23.02.2005. prikazali su studiju X1/99, a bazira se naravno na x1/9. On bi se bazirao na platformi Punta i imao bi malo viÅ¡e prtljažnog prostora nego originalni koncept. X1/99 bi takoÄ'er imao i pomični krov, Webasto.

[topolino]

E ovako. Sad sam u dilemi dali su 1,3 i 1,5 bili jedini motori za X1/9. Gledao sam u jednom časopisu iz 84´ članak X1/9 sa motorom 1.8 8v. Isto je bio i presjek auta da se vidi mehanika. Časopis više nemam, ali nisam ni 100% siguran da je 1.8. Uglavnom znam da je twin cam motor bio u presjeku auta. Znali tko crveni X1/9 iz pule sa ZVJERI od motora unutra. Dali je orginal ili ne neznam, ali je turbak koji dere asfalt i pišti blow of ventil kao blesav. Danas je bio na tehnićkom.

[RENS]

nije bio 1,8 ugraÄ'ivan,naći ču taj broj auto kluba ,tamo uma skoro sve o tom autu. čak imaju i neki svoj klub tu na ovom djelu europe i sastaju se čak,al sad nemogu se nikako sjetit gdje sam ga zametnuo.

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naletio na ovo... vrlo zanimljivo...

100-200km/h in 4.4 seconds at 1.7 bar











Fiat X1/9 VS Evo8 AMS GT42R at 39 PSI!!!

















http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQtrIe8uo-s

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/d8a90029-729c-476d-be9a-99460091b418.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwBHcIljqJA

[suzy1989]

uh kad mi srce nije sad stalo,neće nikad