Fiat Panda

Specifications and performance

Model: 1983 Panda 1.0
Max Speed: 83mph
0-60: 15.6 Seconds
Power: 45bhp
Engine: 903cc four cylinder

Magazine road tests and mentions

CAR Magazine, February 1979

Super Scoop Special

Fiat fool everyone with their baby car line-up for the '80s

CAR Magazine, November 1979

Scoop! Panda the Pioneer

The 126 replacement for Fiat that marks a new era for the mini car

CAR Magazine, February 1980

Oracle

Fiat's oh-so-cheap-to-make flat-glass Panda, officially announced on Feb 17

CAR Magazine, March 1980

Fiat breed a new Panda

At last! The mini car that means business

CAR Magazine, April 1981

At the core of the car

True 'world cars' still do not exist, says LJK Setright, whatever the giants claim. But the Citroen Visa, Fiat Panda and BL Metro, begin to show what is eventually possible

CAR Magazine, October 1981

Giant Test

Fiat Panda v Ford Fiesta 1.0 v Austin Metro 1.0

CCC Magazine, January 1982

Free Wheelin'

Fiat Panda

CAR Magazine, January 1983

Newcomers

For all that, the Panda has a unique charm. In 45 Super guise it combines the practicalities of the Giugiaro-designed narrow, short but roomy body with up-market, more contoured seats, additional soundproofing, rear-window wash wipe, better ventilation, remotely adjustable external mirror and numerous other details.

CAR Magazine, August 1983

Newcomers : Panda traction on the cheap

Four-wheel-drive comes cheap in Panda 4x4 - Fiat's bid for a slice of the off-road cake

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