1970

Fiat 128, Car of the Year

The neat success of this car was based in the fact that was the first Fiat truly modern for a long time.

Fiat 128

235 points

Initially a compact 2/4-door saloon and 3-door estate (3.86 m) with 370-liter boot; later, also an Sport Coupe with hatchback. Front wheel drive and transverse engine-gearbox. Front McPherson and rear transverse leaf spring independent suspension. The 4-cylinder engine, an OHC for the first time in an affordable model, was a 1.1 55 hp, then also a 1.3 75 hp. 

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