Oldtimer gallery. Cars. NSU-FIAT-1000 and FIAT-508 "Balilla".
NSU-FIAT 508
Years of production: 1934-1938
Overall production: about 6000 units in Germany, see NSU-FIAT production
Engine: 24hp/3600rpm, straight 4-cyl, 4-stroke SV (36hp OHV for 508S) 998cc
Bore/Stroke: 65/75 mm
Compression ratio: 6,3 : 1
Length: 3145mm, width: 1400mm, height: 1530mm
Wheelbase: 2300mm
Front wheel track/rear track: 1187/1200mm
Road clearance: 160mm
Front and rear wheel track: 1400mm
Carburettor: Solex
Battery: 12V 50Ah
Alternator: 70W
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchronized III and IV
Frame: U-profile
Hydraulical all-wheel drum brakes, drum diameter: 250mm
Weight (body/whole): 415/1060 kg
Maximal speed: 85 km/h
Tyres: 4,50 - 17 inches
Fuel tank capacity and place: 27 L, in motor division
Petrol consumption: 7,0 - 8,5 L/100km
Prices in ReichsMark:
2-door Limousine by Weinsberg - 2600 RM
2-door Cabrio-Lim by Weinsberg - 2600 RM
4-seater 2-light Cabriolet by Drauz - 3100 RM
This car is German version of Italian FIAT-508 Balilla.
Photos are from:
Chequered Flag International Inc.,
Denis Orlov, automobile journalist and historian, Moscow,
Bergische Impressionen, Germany,
Sergey Riabsev.
Some data are from Werner Oswald, "Deutsche Autos 1920-1945".
Thanks for help to Andrei Rebrov, Tallinn.
You are welcome to write me by E-mail Contact. Andrei Bogomolov.
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Last updated 28 XII 2000.