Fiat

In 1967 the Fiat 125 was introduced. The floor pan was virtually unchanged from that of the longer variant of the outgoing model, the Fiat 1300/1500 and the chassis used was the same as the Fiat 1300/1500. The body was a slightly lengthened development of the Fiat 124. As launched, the car was unusual in blending saloon car passenger accommodation with sports car performance. The engine was based on the one fitted in the Fiat 124 Sport: a 1,608 cc unit with 90 hp driving the rear wheels. The 125 featured one of the world's first intermittent wipers and was praised for its handling and dynamics. In 1968 the 125 special was added to the range, with a more powerful engine and improved trim and styling. The special was facelifted in 1971, with wider front and rear lights, enhancing the visual width of the car. The interior gained upgraded upholstery of the seats and a wood facia. Production by Fiat in Italy ceased in 1972 when the Fiat 132 was introduced, a total of 603,877 cars having been built.

See also: Polski Fiat 125P

1967

1969