1922 Fiat 519 S
It's high time we presented a top model from Fiat, of course with six cylinders, casted in one block. It is the torpedo version of the most luxurious 519 with the same engine. It also already had the more advanced OHV engine
control.
Its radiator grille tapered in the middle, as did the two opening windshields, giving it a bold look. Due to the shorter wheelbase, its weight is also said to have been lower. But the engine was still a rock solid piece of metal
with a long stroke and low rated speed.
The manufacturer praised the ease of driving this car, which was also available as a 519, 519A, 519C and the 519 S as a tourer, the cheaper models only with a flat radiator grille. It is unclear whether this model could also
be run with the valve cover removed, but it certainly had hand screws.
Pressurized lubrication had long been state of the art at Fiat. A pressure gauge was added in the bulkhead. The operating lever for the 'fuel saver' in the carburettor was located there. An automatic system for adjusting the
ignition was relatively new.
| As usual, the brake and accelerator pedals were swapped. |
At least, from today's perspective, we wouldn't have to get used to operating the clutch, except that it worked via the spring action on a package of steel lamellas. The front brake was activated by the pedal and the rear by the
handbrake lever, but there was also hydraulic compensation.
We learn from the rigid axle, which Fiat called the 'rear axle bridge', that it consisted of two halves of sheet steel that were riveted and welded together. 'Gleason' was used to indicate the type of toothing between the crown
and bevel gears. The frame made of pressed sheet steel was also riveted.
The steering wheel could be adjusted in its steering column, similar to today, but probably not just for better handling when driving, but to make it easier to get out of the seat. If you take a closer look at the steering wheel in
the picture above, you will find a button for the electric horn in the middle.
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