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Autobianchi Giardiniera

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Autobianchi Giardiniera
Overview
ManufacturerAutobianchi
Also calledAutobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera [1]
Production1968–1977
DesignerDante Giacosa
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini
Body stylestation wagon
van
LayoutRR layout
DoorsSuicide
RelatedFiat 500 Giardiniera
Powertrain
Engine499 cc ohv Straight-2 17.5 hp
Dimensions
Length3,190 mm (126 in)
Width1,330 mm (52 in)
Height1,340 mm (53 in)
Curb weight560 kg (1,230 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorAutobianchi Bianchina Panoramica & Furgoncino
Fiat 500 Giardiniera
SuccessorAutobianchi "Nuova A112"

The Autobianchi Giardiniera is a supermini produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi, based on the Fiat 500 Giardiniera. The Fiat version was offered since 1960, and was available in various configurations: station wagon and van. The Autobianchi Giardiniera was produced from 1968 to 1977, effectively replacing the Fiat counterpart.

It was also marketed as the Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera.[1][2] The overall layout was very similar to the earlier Panoramica but the Giardiniera was more utilitarian oriented and ideally suited for light commerce.[3] It also retained the same exterior design from Fiat with only a badge change, and still featured the suicide doors.

Production

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Model Years produced Power (bhp) Capacity (cc) Production
Giardiniera wagon 1968–1977 17.5 499
Giardiniera Furgoncino van 1968–1977 17.5 499
Giardiniera rear view

References

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  1. ^ a b Bianchina - Giardiniera, www.autobianchi.org Retrieved on 30 July 2014
  2. ^ "FIAT 500 Giardiniera". nuova500.free.fr (in Italian). Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  3. ^ "March 1968 Quattroruote advertisement". nuova500.free.fr (in Italian). Retrieved 18 September 2019.