Fiat 509

Fiat 509
Fiat 509 Spider 1925
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Production1924–1929
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style2/4-door sedan
2/4-door cabriolet
2-door spyder
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine990 cc SOHC I4
Transmission3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase255 cm (100.4 in)
Curb weight650 kg (1,430 lb)-800 kg (1,800 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 501
SuccessorFiat 508

The Fiat 509 was a model of car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat between 1925 and 1929 as a replacement for the 501. Approximately 90,000 of the model were sold. In 1926 the car was upgraded to the 509A. For 1928, the 509 was offered with standard insurance, also.

In addition to as the standard car, there were 509S and 509SM sports models, as well as taxi and commercial versions.

Engines

The Fiat 509 was fitted with a 990 cc overhead cam engine.

ModelYearsEngineDisplacementPowerFuel system
5091924-29inline-four SOHC990 cc22 PS (16 kW)single carburetor
509 S1925-29inline-four SOHC990 cc27 PS (20 kW)single carburetor
509 SM1925-29inline-four SOHC990 cc30 PS (22 kW)single carburetor

A yellow and black Fiat 509 serves as the car of the Belgian comic character Gaston Lagaffe and is the center of many gags throughout the series.

References

  1. ↑ G.N. Georgano Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930. (London: Grange-Universal, 1990), p.8
  2. ↑ "Franquins Gaston Lagaffe fährt Fiat 509 (Oldtimer-Blogartikel vom 06.07.2012)". Zwischengas (in German). 2012-07-06. Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2026-01-23.