Fiat 522

Fiat 522
Manufacturer Fiat
Production 1931-1933
Predecessor Fiat 521
Successor Fiat 527
Body style 2/4-door sedan
2-door coupé
2/4-door cabriolet
4-door torpedo
Layout FR layout
Engine straight-6 2516 cc 52 hp (39 kW)
Transmission 4-speed manual
Wheelbase 278 cm (109.4 in) (522 C)
280 cm (110.2 in) (522 S)
307 cm (120.9 in) (522 L)
Curb weight 1,300 kg (2,900 lb)-1,400 kg (3,100 lb)

The Fiat 522 is a passenger car produced by Fiat between 1931 and 1933. The 522 was derived from predecessor models, now with a new chassis and the option of a shorter wheelbase.

The engine was an in-line six cylinder engine of 2,516 cc for which 52 bhp (39 kW) of output was claimed. The car also featured a four speed all-syncromesh gear box, which set this Fiat ahead of its time.

The 522 was the first model to feature Fiat's subsequently familiar rectangular logo: the badge used here employed gold lettering on a red background.

Almost 6,000 examples of the 522 were produced. A Fiat 522 CSS was also offered: in this version, the car had a higher compression ratio and twin carburetters.

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