The History of FIAT

THE HISTORY OF FIAT 1899 The FIAT Company is founded FIAT stands for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torini • 1900' First FIAT factory õpens in Corso Dante with 150 employees • 24 cars are produced this year 1903 The first FIAT truck is próduced It has 24 horsepower 1908 The FIAT Automobile Company opens in the U.S. FIATS cost thousands of dollars more than average domestic cars 1912 The FIAT Tipo Zero is introduced It is FIAT's first mass-produced car. 1922 The Lingotto factory construction is completed Largest factory in Europe at the time 1923 Giovanni Agnelli becomes CEO of FIAT The 509 is released - first car with four seats 1934-1936 Two new models, the Balilla and Topolino, are introduced Topolino is produced until 1955 1945 Giovanni Agnelli dies Vittorio Valletta takes over as head of FIAT 1953 The 1400 Diesel is produced FIAT's first diesel engine • 1957 The new FIAT 500 is introduced 1960 The FIAT 500 in the Giardinetta style, similar to the station wagon, debuts 1966 Gianni Agnelli, grandson of Giovanni, becomes President of FIAT Encourages increased automation in production process 1969 FIAT acquires Ferrari FIAT later acquires Maserati. Lancia, and Alfa Romeo 19/1 The FIAT 127 is named the European Car of the Year First FIAT with front-wheel drive 1982 The FIAT Uno replaces the 127 as FIAT's most recognizable car 1000 Fire Engine is introduced this year 1989 The Tipo is released as a small hatchback It is named European Car of the Year 1998 The Seicento replaces the 500 Known for great city driving P004 FIAT introduces the Idea First full-sized MPV with improved visibility and versatile interior 2007 The FIAT 500 features wider fenders and a 150-horsepower 4-cylinder engine • 0-60 mph in 8 seconds . 2009 FIAT acquires Chrysler after economic trouble FIAT shares technology to make Chryslers smaller and more efficient 2013 All-new FIAT 500 is released 5 model options 31 city/40 highway mpg Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names it a Top Safety Pick 4-star overall crash rating SOURCES: http://www.FIATusa.com/en/2013/500/ http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=7804697&page=1#.UWRuiRdwrng http://www.lifeinitaly.com/italian-cars/FIAT-history.asp http://www.autoevolution.com/FIAT/history/ INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY FIAT) www.bobbakerauto.com THE HISTORY OF FIAT 1899 The FIAT Company is founded FIAT stands for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torini • 1900' First FIAT factory õpens in Corso Dante with 150 employees • 24 cars are produced this year 1903 The first FIAT truck is próduced It has 24 horsepower 1908 The FIAT Automobile Company opens in the U.S. FIATS cost thousands of dollars more than average domestic cars 1912 The FIAT Tipo Zero is introduced It is FIAT's first mass-produced car. 1922 The Lingotto factory construction is completed Largest factory in Europe at the time 1923 Giovanni Agnelli becomes CEO of FIAT The 509 is released - first car with four seats 1934-1936 Two new models, the Balilla and Topolino, are introduced Topolino is produced until 1955 1945 Giovanni Agnelli dies Vittorio Valletta takes over as head of FIAT 1953 The 1400 Diesel is produced FIAT's first diesel engine • 1957 The new FIAT 500 is introduced 1960 The FIAT 500 in the Giardinetta style, similar to the station wagon, debuts 1966 Gianni Agnelli, grandson of Giovanni, becomes President of FIAT Encourages increased automation in production process 1969 FIAT acquires Ferrari FIAT later acquires Maserati. Lancia, and Alfa Romeo 19/1 The FIAT 127 is named the European Car of the Year First FIAT with front-wheel drive 1982 The FIAT Uno replaces the 127 as FIAT's most recognizable car 1000 Fire Engine is introduced this year 1989 The Tipo is released as a small hatchback It is named European Car of the Year 1998 The Seicento replaces the 500 Known for great city driving P004 FIAT introduces the Idea First full-sized MPV with improved visibility and versatile interior 2007 The FIAT 500 features wider fenders and a 150-horsepower 4-cylinder engine • 0-60 mph in 8 seconds . 2009 FIAT acquires Chrysler after economic trouble FIAT shares technology to make Chryslers smaller and more efficient 2013 All-new FIAT 500 is released 5 model options 31 city/40 highway mpg Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names it a Top Safety Pick 4-star overall crash rating SOURCES: http://www.FIATusa.com/en/2013/500/ http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=7804697&page=1#.UWRuiRdwrng http://www.lifeinitaly.com/italian-cars/FIAT-history.asp http://www.autoevolution.com/FIAT/history/ INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY FIAT) www.bobbakerauto.com