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A small dream car - Autobianchi A 112 in the (historic) test

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Created on October 3, 1970

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Dr. Paul Simsa

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - a shopping bag on wheels

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - compact and sporty

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - only 3.26 meters long

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - Tailgate with high loading sill

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Autobianchi A 112 (1971) - Chassis, engine and drivetrain

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - Drive unit and front axle

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - sporty Schmitt in the cockpit and rev counter up to 8000 rpm - Geneva Motor Show 1970

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Autobianchi A 112 (1971) - Dashboard with wide shelf, but without rev counter

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - spacious interior like the 85 cm longer VW Beetle

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Autobianchi A 112 (1972) - sporty cockpit

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Autobianchi A 112 (1972) - high loading sill

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Autobianchi A 112 (1972) - View into the trunk

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Autobianchi A 112 (1972) - transversely mounted front engine

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - Opening window and forced ventilation on the C-pillar

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - Spare wheel under the load compartment floor

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Autobianchi A 112 (1971) - at the Paris Salon 1970

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - at the Geneva Motor Show in 1970

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Autobianchi A 112 (1971) - ensures a good mood

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - basic technical structure

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - longitudinal section through the engine

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - Cross-section through the engine

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - Diagrams for acceleration, speed and rpm

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Autobianchi A 112 (1970) - Dimensions and weights

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Summary

Driving performance, space and equipment like a big car; dimensions, running costs and driving pleasure like a small car - the Autobianchi A 112 was living proof that you didn't really need more than it. A few small imperfections were readily forgiven in the bustling little car. In this historical test report, even the otherwise so objective Paul Simsa becomes almost emotional.

This article contains the following chapters

Equipment, operation
Getting in, getting out
Engine
Chassis, tires
Everyday life in the A 112
Brakes, safety
Ventilation, heating, noise
Workmanship, durability
Maintenance
After-sales service
mot overall rating
Plus points
Minus points

Estimated reading time: 9min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Compact station wagon in mini format, designed by Fiat. A functional form, but with a twist. Technically speaking: A much shorter and somewhat narrower Fiat 128 with the engine of the Fiat 850 Sport (900 cc), power reduced from 52 to 44 hp. The English Mini is even shorter and somewhat narrower, but not narrower and has a separate luggage compartment in the rear. On the other hand, the A 112 has full-size 13 mm wheels (the Austin/Morris has small 10 mm wheels). Rear door, rear seat can be folded forward to extend the loading area: loading length 1.3 m, usable loading width 1 m, loading height in the door 73 cm, in the roof area 83 cm. The A 112 has as much occupant space as the VW 1302 (which is 85 cm longer on the outside), which only offers a space advantage due to its higher seats and has more luggage space (A 112 behind the rear seat approx. 180 dm³, VW 1302 behind the rear seat 140 dm³ and under the front hood approx. 220 dm³).

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