Fiat 238 E
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Also calledFiat 238 Mira
Production1965-1983
Body and chassis
ClassVan (M)
LayoutFF layout
RelatedAutobianchi Primula
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length4,600 mm (181.1 in)
Width1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Height1,980 mm (78.0 in)
Curb weight975 kg (2,150 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 1100T
SuccessorFiat 242
Fiat Ducato

The Fiat 238 was a van produced by the Italian automotive production firm Fiat from 1967 through 1983. The van was introduced in 1967 as the logical successor for the Fiat 1100T the vehicle had an under seat transverse engine because the model was a front-wheel drive[1] powered by a 1,438 cc petrol engine from the Fiat 124 producing 51 hp, the same engine was used in the Fiat 241 pickup but as a rear-wheel drive.[2] The 238 was based on the chassis of the Autobianchi Primula and had a downtuned version of the Fiat 124's engine. The 238 was produced in many different body styles for utility and personnel transport. In 1974 Fiat introduced a new van, the 242 with a larger petrol engine and also a diesel engine variant. Despite that, the sales of Fiat 238 did not weaken and Fiat decided to keep it in its lineup, and made the new bigger 1.4-liter engine also available to the 238 model. The 238 was produced until 1983 and was replaced with Ducato.

The 238 was also briefly built by Germany's Neckar-Fiat. It was also popular for mobile home conversions since the front-wheel-drive packaging allowed for a low, flat floor, enabling a very spacious living area for such a compact and light vehicle. Ruggeri, Weinsberg, Westfalia, and many others provided conversions.

Engines

  • 1197 cc petrol 44 PS (32 kW; 43 hp)
  • 1438 cc petrol 46 PS (34 kW; 45 hp) (52 PS (38 kW; 51 hp) only ambulances)

References

  1. ↑ "Market MEDIUM | 28th July 1967 | The Commercial Motor Archive". archive.commercialmotor.com. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "LIGHTWEIGHTS IN THE LIMELIGHT | 10th November 1967 | The Commercial Motor Archive". archive.commercialmotor.com. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
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