Fiat 1100 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1953–1969) — First Generation
The first-generation Fiat 1100 is a compact classic offered as a cabrio, a sedan and a five-door estate, built around simple mechanics that still make it approachable for owners and enthusiasts today.
Every example here shares the same basic recipe: a 1.1-litre gasoline Fiat 1100 engine paired with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. That rear-wheel-drive layout gives balanced handling and straightforward servicing, while the modest displacement rewards steady, unhurried driving rather than outright speed.