Fiat 2800

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Fiat 2800/2800 CMC
Manufacturer Fiat
Production 1938-1943
Predecessor Fiat 527
Successor Fiat 1900
Class Large family car
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 2852 cc straight-6 85 hp
Transmission(s) 4-speed manual
Wheelbase 320 cm (126.0 in)
300 cm (118.1 in) (CMC)
Length 5.3 m (208.7 in)
Width 1.8 m (70.9 in)
Height 1.7 m (66.9 in)
Curb weight 1,855 kg (4,090 lb)

The Fiat 2800 or 2800 CMC was a model of car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat between 1938 and 1943.

The representation sedan Fiat 2800 of 1938 the first Fiat with the new pointed front portion, the "mussone" nose.

In the war years the Fiat 2800 was a sign of class and dignity, and was driven by the Italian elite, the King Vittorio Emanuele II and also the Pope who all availed themselves of the large Fiat.

Between 1938 and 1943 only 624 Fiat 2800's were built, and out of that 210 pieces were built for the Italian military, the 2800 C MC version.

[edit] Engine

  • Engine type:6-Cylinder ohv
  • Engine size: 2852 cc
  • Engine capacity: 85 hp (63 kW)
  • Top speed: 130 km/h (81 mph)


[edit] Fiat 2800 CMC

In 1939 a variant appeared of the Fiat 2800 with a shortened (3.0 m instead of 3,2 m) and strengthened chassis and with larger wheels than open vehicle for the employment in the colonies and with the military.

These custom made vehicles were only made for the general staff of the Italian military.