Fiat 600 Multipla with an Arma dei Carabinieri livery. Versatile and multipurpose, the Fiat 600 Multipla was produced from January 1956 to the spring of 1967. It shared the mechanics of the 600 sedan, with an engine mounted just behind the rear axle; however, the cabin was extended to include the whole of the front of the car. With respect to the sedan, the driver’s seat was moved forward: where the fuel tank and spare wheel were located in the sedan, the Multipla had a two-seater bench.
The front of the car was almost completely vertical, rather like a minivan. The result was a car which seemed to be travelling backwards, with the rear more streamlined and aerodynamic. In addition to the two-person front seat, the four-to-five-seater version included a back row and a space for luggage between the backrest and the engine compartment; by folding down the seats, one could create a two-meter-long double bed. Meanwhile, in addition to the two-person front seat, the six-seater version featured four individual foldable seats across two rows; by folding down the seats, one could create a load platform of over 1.75 m2 which could be accessed from the side doors.
The first series was equipped with a 633-cc engine, and the second series (600 D Multipla) featured a 767-cc engine. The model on display belongs to the Arma dei Carabinieri and is kept at the Stellantis Heritage Hub in Turin Torino, where other vehicles from the Arma collection are on show as well.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: Rear-mounted, water-cooled inline-4
- Initially 633 cc (21.5 hp), later upgraded to 767 cc (32 hp)
- Top Speed: ~95–105 km/h (59–65 mph)
- Transmission: 4-speed manual
- Drivetrain: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive (RR layout)
- Suspension: Independent all around
Dimensions
- Length: 3,530 mm (139 in)
- Width: 1,450 mm (57 in)
- Height: 1,580 mm (62 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,000 mm (79 in)
- Weight: ~700–750 kg (1,540–1,650 lbs)
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