1980 Fiat Bertone X1/9 with 28 hp Cat diesel swap

[theycallmeebryan]

Originally Posted by tournapart

you very may have well made the most reliable fiat known to man....congrats

but I do contest the fun to drive comment as well...the only way 28hp is fun is in a moped...

good luck with the sale

SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT - CAT 28hp Diesel Engine

It makes 28hp, but it makes almost DOUBLE torque..... 54ftlb. The engine probably accelerates just fine for a small car. I'd love to see a small turbocharger installed on it to increase the efficiency of that little motor.
This engine would be great for a home built 1+1 Reverse tadpole setup!

[cfg83]

theycallmeebryan -

Thanks, that's actually the kind of "spec sheet" I was looking for. I was curious about the power, so it should be able to get up hills as claimed.

Makes me wonder. My Dad's VW Karmann Ghia was 60+ HP @1800 lbs. How much would the Bertone weigh with the diesel engine?

CarloSW2

[MetroMPG]

I've driven one of these cars (gas) - probably the most fun I've had driving slow. Mid-engine handling on skinny tires was ridiculously entertaining. I bet it'd still be a hoot with the oil burner in it.

[WV6Z]

WOW! I wish I had seen that as Woodruff is local for me here (I'm in Anderson, SC)! Unfortunately for me, I work in Pendergrass, GA so this little gem would have been just about perfect for my 130 mile per day round trip commutes!

[larryn2o]

Originally Posted by tournapart

you very may have well made the most reliable fiat known to man....congrats

but I do contest the fun to drive comment as well...the only way 28hp is fun is in a moped...

good luck with the sale

my midget has 31 HP and is a ball to drive

[ChillyBear]

AHHH I love old fiats! but why get rid of the bulletproof 124 engine or 2k whatever. Those things are fun! We also had a midget, it was really fun. Except im 6'3''.