Autobianchi Stellina: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Autobianchi Stellina catalogue data presents a straightforward choice: there is only one generation and one version, the 0.8 MT. Produced from 1964 to 1965 as a Cabrio, it combines a 767 cc Gasoline engine producing 31 hp (23 kW) with a 4-speed Manual gearbox and RWD.
The Autobianchi Stellina catalogue data presents a straightforward choice: there is only one generation and one version, the 0.8 MT. Produced from 1964 to 1965 as a Cabrio, it combines a 767 cc Gasoline engine producing 31 hp (23 kW) with a 4-speed Manual gearbox and RWD. Because no alternative engine, transmission, body type, or generation appears in the data, choosing a Stellina means assessing whether this single specification suits you—not deciding between competing versions.
Autobianchi Stellina generations compared
The Stellina has 1 generation in the catalogue. The 1 generation ran from 1964 to 1965, used a Cabrio body, and contained 1 version: 0.8 MT.
There are therefore no generation-to-generation changes to compare. The data lists no later generation, alternative body, or restyled version. A buyer searching for an Autobianchi Stellina 800 or Autobianchi Stellina cabriolet will encounter the same basic catalogue choice: the 1964–1965 Cabrio in 0.8 MT specification.
Autobianchi Stellina 0.8 MT engine and specs
The 0.8 MT uses a rear-mounted, naturally aspirated 767 cc Gasoline engine. It has 4 cylinders in an Inline layout, with 2 valves per cylinder, No boost, and a Carburetor fuel system. Output is 31 hp or 23 kW. The bore and stroke are 62 × 63.5. Maximum torque, the engine speed for maximum power, the engine speed for maximum torque, and compression ratio were not measured.
Power per litre is approximately 40.4 hp per litre, calculated from 31 hp and 767 cc. This derived figure does not create a choice between engines—the catalogue contains no second engine—but it gives buyers a consistent way to interpret the sole version’s output relative to its displacement.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 MT | 31 hp (23 kW) | not measured | 767 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
The version’s exact name matters here: 0.8 MT is the only modification listed. There is no Automatic, AWD, boosted, or higher-output alternative in the supplied catalogue data.
Autobianchi Stellina performance and economy
The 0.8 MT has a maximum speed of 115 km/h. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h was not measured. City fuel consumption was not measured, highway fuel consumption was not measured, and combined fuel consumption was not measured.
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Maximum speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 MT | not measured | 115 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
No fuel type beyond Gasoline is specified, and tank capacity, CO₂ output, and emissions class were not measured. Consequently, the supplied figures cannot support an mpg comparison, a driving-range calculation, or a fuel-cost ranking. Any such numerical claim would require information outside the catalogue data.
Autobianchi Stellina dimensions and weight
Kerb weight for the 0.8 MT is 660 kg. Gross weight was not measured, ground clearance was not measured, tank capacity was not measured, and wheel sizes were not measured.
Using the recorded kerb weight and power, the 0.8 MT carries approximately 21.3 kg per horsepower. Expressed the other way around, its power-to-weight ratio is approximately 47.0 hp per tonne. These are arithmetic comparisons based solely on the supplied 660 kg and 31 hp figures.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank capacity | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 MT | 660 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The chassis specification lists Independent, leaf spring front suspension and Independent, spring rear suspension. Front brakes are Drum and rear brakes are Drum. No alternative suspension or braking package is listed for comparison.
Which Autobianchi Stellina version should you buy?
Within this catalogue, the answer is the 0.8 MT, because it is the only version available for comparison. It provides 31 hp from 767 cc, a 4-speed Manual gearbox, RWD, a 115 km/h maximum speed, and a 660 kg kerb weight. Its calculated figures are approximately 40.4 hp per litre and 21.3 kg per horsepower.
There is no higher-powered version, lighter version, different gearbox, or newer generation in the supplied data. As a result, extra money cannot be tied to a documented mechanical upgrade: no prices are provided, and there is no second specification showing what a price premium would buy. Listings described as an Autobianchi Stellina 800 for sale should therefore be checked against the exact 0.8 MT specification rather than ranked using unsupported claims about alternative catalogue versions.
The limits of the comparison are equally important. Torque, acceleration, fuel consumption, gross weight, ground clearance, tank capacity, and wheel sizes were not measured. Reliability and problems were also not measured in the supplied data. The catalogue can identify the version and quantify its recorded specifications, but it cannot establish market value, price, operating economy, reliability, or the condition of an individual car.
For a specification-led purchase, choose the 0.8 MT if you want the sole documented combination: a 1964–1965 Cabrio with a rear-mounted 767 cc Gasoline engine, 31 hp, a 4-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. There is no evidence in the data that another Stellina version or generation offers more power, different running gear, or better measured performance.