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1979 Fiat Strada Auto

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1979 Fiat Strada – front Unverified
Photo: Fiat Strada Blue 81 to 82 X reg (front left) by Tony Harrison ('TonysPhotos'), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Ritmo/Strada (1979–1982); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Fiat Strada Blue 81 to 82 X reg (front left) by Tony Harrison ('TonysPhotos'), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1982 Fiat Strada 65 CL (Ritmo) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1982 Fiat Ritmo 75 CL Automatic by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Fiat Ritmo competizione (8618010464) by Vetatur Fumare, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Fiat Strada Blue 81 to 82 X reg (rear) by Tony Harrison ('TonysPhotos'), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1979 Fiat Strada Auto is a 69-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.

It makes 69 horsepower.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.5L Inline-4 SOHC
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower69 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves/cylinder, belt-driven
Bore and Stroke86.4 x 63.9
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13-in.
Wheels Rear13-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Width65 in
Height55.1 in
Wheelbase96.4 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Fiat STRADA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Nov 20, 1979 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.

Remedy: THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 79V251000

Jun 12, 1979 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

THE MANUFACTURER HAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE WIRING TERMINALS CAUSED BY INFILTRATION OF WATER AND DIRT.

Remedy: DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.

NHTSA campaign 79V144000

Feb 26, 1979 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY CONTACT THE METAL EDGE OF A HOLE IN THE BULKHEAD, WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: THE RUBBER GROMMET AT THE REAR BULKHEAD WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AND WILL BE REPOSITIONED, IF NECESSARY.

NHTSA campaign 79V093000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 FIAT STRADA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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