Fiat 509

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.

Fiat 509
Fiat 509 Spider 1925
Overview
Manufacturer	Fiat
Production	1924–1929
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car (C)
Body style	2/4-door sedan 2/4-door cabriolet 2-door spyder
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	990 cc SOHC I4
Transmission	3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	255 cm (100.4 in)
Curb weight	650 kg (1,430 lb)-800 kg (1,800 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fiat 501
Successor	Fiat 508

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.

Model	Years	Engine	Displacement	Power	Fuel system
509	1924-29	inline-four SOHC	990 cc	22 PS (16 kW)	single carburetor
509 S	1925-29	inline-four SOHC	990 cc	27 PS (20 kW)	single carburetor
509 SM	1925-29	inline-four SOHC	990 cc	30 PS (22 kW)	single carburetor

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  Fiat 509 at the European Motor Show Brussels 2006; this particular car is painted to resemble Gaston Lagaffe's car
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  Fiat 509 Spider
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  Fiat 509 SM 1925
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  Fiat 509 Coupé Royal 1929 Pourtout

In popular culture

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.