Autobianchi Bianchina

Autobianchi Bianchina
Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile
Overview
Manufacturer Autobianchi
Production 1957–1970
Designer Luigi Rapi
Body and chassis
Class City car
Body style Berlina (saloon)
Cabriolet (roadster)
Trasformabile (convertible)
Panoramica (station wagon)
Furgoncino (van)
Layout RR layout
Related Fiat 500
Powertrain
Engine
  • 479 cc ohv I2
  • 499 cc ohv I2
Transmission 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1,840 mm (72 in) (All)
1,940 mm (76 in) (Panoramica)
Length 3,020 mm (119 in) (Berlina, Cabriolet)
2,985 mm (117.5 in) (Transformabile)
3,225 mm (127.0 in) (Panoramica)
Width 1,340 mm (53 in) (All)
Height 1,320 mm (52 in) (All)
1,330 mm (52 in) (Panoramica)
Curb weight 530 kg (1,170 lb) (Berlina)
510 kg (1,120 lb) (Transformabile)
585 kg (1,290 lb) (Panoramica)
535 kg (1,179 lb) (Cabriolet)
Chronology
Successor Autobianchi A112

The Autobianchi Bianchina is a minicar produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi, based on the Fiat 500. It was available in various configurations: Berlina (saloon), Cabriolet (roadster), Trasformabile (convertible), Panoramica (station wagon), and Furgoncino (van). The car was presented to the public on 16 September 1957 at the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.

Initially, the car was equipped with the smallest Fiat engine, air-cooled 479 cc producing 15 PS (11 kW). In 1959, the engine power was increased to 17 PS (13 kW) and in 1960, the cabriolet version was launched.

In the same year, the Trasformabile, whose engine cylinder capacity was increased to 499 cc (18 hp), was made available in a Special version with bicolour paint and an engine enhanced to 21 PS (15 kW). Transformabile featured fixed B-pillar and partial roof, as the rest of the opening was covered with foldable fabric hood. Cabriolet version had no B-pillar. Also this was the only version to feature suicide doors. In 1962, the Trasformabile was replaced by a four-seat saloon. The engine and chassis were the same as in the Trasformabile.

In 1965, a minor facelift was made. In France, the models were sold under different names: the Berlina became the Lutèce, the Familiare the Texane, and the Trasformabile was marketed as the Eden Roc.[1]

Production

The Bianchina was produced from 1957 to 1970, for a total volume of approximately 275,000.

ModelYears producedPower (bhp)Capacity (cc)Production
Trasformabile series 11957–19581547917,000
Trasformabile series 21959–196016.547910,000
Trasformabile series 31961–196217.54997,000
Trasformabile Special1959–1962214991,500
Cabriolet series 11960214991,050
Cabriolet series 2 D1961–1964214995,500
Cabriolet series 3 F1965–1969214992,750
Berlina D1962–196417.549926,500
Berlina F1965–19691849933,500
Berlina Special D1962–1964214994,000
Berlina Special F1965–1969214995,000
Panoramica D1960–196417.549975,000
Panoramica F1965–196917.549985,000
Panoramica sun roof1960–196917.5499
Furgoncino van, low roof1965–197017.5499
Furgonetta van, tall roof1970–197717.5499

Source: Club Bianchina and Bianchina Classic Club

Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera

Autobianchi also used the Bianchina name for the Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Catalogue Salon de l'Auto 68 (in French). Paris: Europe Auto (16): 11. 1968. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ Bianchina - Giardiniera, www.autobianchi.org Retrieved on 30 July 2014
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