This is the Fiat 8V (Otto Vu), as built between 1952 and 1954. The 8V was launched on the 1952 Geneva Motorshow to show that Fiat could do everything they wanted, even built a V8 engined car. The 8V is the only Fiat with a V8 engine to date, but never was a succes. This car has an elegant Ghia body.
General specifications
Country of origin Italy
Years of production 1952 - 1954
Introduced at 1952 Geneva Motorshow
Numbers built 114
Body design Ghia
Weight 930 kg / 2050.3 lbs
Drivetrain
Engine 70º V8
Engine location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 1.996 liter / 121.8 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves/cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed 2 Weber 36 DCF3 Carburetors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox 4 Speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 110 bhp / 82.1 kW @ 6000 rpm
BHP/Liter 55.1
Torque 146 Nm / 107.7 ft lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power to weight ratio 0.12 bhp/kg
Top Speed 128.6 mph / 207.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration 10.50 s
