Fiat Pininfarina Cabriolet: Difference between revisions

In 1961 the [[Fiat 1200|1200 Saloon]] was replaced by the new, larger, [[Fiat 1300 and 1500|1300/1500]]. The 1200 and 1600 Coupés and Cabriolets continued to be built without major alterations until September 1963, when they were equipped with the larger 1481&nbsp;cc pushrod engine. Power was up to {{convert|72|CV|kW|0|abbr=on}} (80&nbsp;SAE) and the 1500 (tipo 118H) now also benefitted from front disc brakes. The grille, previously two segments, was now a wider, single piece. Inside, the seats were renewed for more comfort and a better seating position. The ignition switch moved from the dashboard (left of the steering wheel) to the steering column (right of the steering wheel), in order to accommodate a steering lock.<ref name=sannia/> The Fiat-engined 1500 (tipo 118H) was now also available with Pininfarina's limited production coupé bodywork. The [[O.S.C.A.]] engined 1600 S, with a twin cam 1568&nbsp;cc engine developing {{convert|90|CV|kW|0|abbr=on}} continued to be available albeit with the same new front end treatment as that of the 1500 Cabriolet. This was called the Fiat 1600 S Coupé/Cabriolet (tipo 118SB) and can easily be recognized by its additional lamps at the outer corners of the grille. New, lower engine mounts meant a lower centre of gravity and allowed the bonnet to be flatter.