Fiat 509

Fiat 509
Fiat 509 Spider 1925
Overview
Manufacturer	Fiat
Production	1924–1929
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car (C)
Body style	2/4-door sedan 2/4-door cabriolet 2-door spyder
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	990 cc SOHC I4
Transmission	3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	255 cm (100.4 in)
Curb weight	650 kg (1,430 lb)-800 kg (1,800 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fiat 501
Successor	Fiat 508

The Fiat 509 was a model of car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat between 1925 and 1929 as a replacement for the 501. Approximately 90,000 of the model were sold. In 1926 the car was upgraded to the 509A. For 1928, the 509 was offered with standard insurance, also.[1]

In addition to as the standard car, there were 509S and 509SM sports models, as well as taxi and commercial versions.

Engines

The Fiat 509 was fitted with a 990 cc overhead cam engine.

Model	Years	Engine	Displacement	Power	Fuel system
509	1924-29	inline-four SOHC	990 cc	22 PS (16 kW)	single carburetor
509 S	1925-29	inline-four SOHC	990 cc	27 PS (20 kW)	single carburetor
509 SM	1925-29	inline-four SOHC	990 cc	30 PS (22 kW)	single carburetor

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  Fiat 509 at the European Motor Show Brussels 2006; this particular car is painted to resemble Gaston Lagaffe's car
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  Fiat 509 Spider
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  Fiat 509 SM 1925
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  Fiat 509 Coupé Royal 1929 Pourtout

References

1. G.N. Georgano Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930. (London: Grange-Universal, 1990), p.8