Fiat 2300

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Fiat 2300
Manufacturer	Fiat
Production	1961-1969
Predecessor	Fiat 2100
Successor	Fiat 130
Class	Large car
Body style	4-door saloon 2-door coupé 5-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Engine	straight-6
Length	4485 mm
Width	1620 mm
Height	1470 mm
Curb weight	1285 kg
Similar	Peugeot 404 Austin A60
Designer	Ghia

The Fiat 2300 was a model of car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat between 1961 and 1969;

One of less well known "niche" Fiat models of the 1960's was the 2300 and 2300S Coupé, first seen in 1961.

Elegantly styled by Ghia the 2300 had true "Grand Touring" style and panache which often earned it the "poor man's Ferrari" tag. Inside the 2300 Coupe featured power operated windows and other luxury fittings.

Mechanically the 2300 lived up to its expectations with power assisted brake discs for all four wheels and a powerful 2.3 litre six cylinder engine (with twin-carbs on the "S" version). Production continued in limited numbers until 1968.

The 2300 saloon is noteworthy as the first Fiat model to become available with a fully automatic gearbox, which replaced the Saxomat clutch as an optional extra in 1966. Most 2300s and all 2300S coupés had a four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox.

[edit] Specifications

• Engine Type: Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
• Engine size: 2280cc
• S6 OHV 78mm x 80mm
• Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment 120mph 10.5s 18.3s
• Power:136bhp