Fiat 509

The Fiat 509 was a model of car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat between 1925 and 1929 as a replacement for the 501. Approximately 90,000 of the model were sold. In 1926 the car was upgraded to the 509A. For 1928, the 509 was offered with standard insurance, also.[1]

Fiat 509
Fiat 509 Spider 1925
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Production1924–1929
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style2/4-door sedan
2/4-door cabriolet
2-door spyder
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Enginestraight-4 990 cc
Transmission3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase255 cm (100.4 in)
Curb weight650 kg (1,430 lb)-800 kg (1,800 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 501
SuccessorFiat 508

In addition to as the standard car, there were 509S and 509SM sports models, as well as taxi and commercial versions.

Engines

The Fiat 509 was fitted with a 990 cc overhead cam engine.

ModelYearsEngineDisplacementPowerFuel system
5091924-29straight-4 SOHC990 cc22 hp (16 kW)single carburetor
509 S1925-29straight-4 SOHC990 cc27 hp (20 kW)single carburetor
509 SM1925-29straight-4 SOHC990 cc30 hp (22 kW)single carburetor
  • Fiat 509 at the European Motor Show Brussels 2006; this particular car is painted to resemble Gaston Lagaffe's car
  • Fiat 509 Spider
  • Fiat 509 SM 1925
  • Fiat 509 Coupé Royal 1929 Pourtout

Notes
  1. G.N. Georgano Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930. (London: Grange-Universal, 1990), p.8


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