There is only one catalogued generation and one named version, so the buying case is arithmetic on that row: power per litre, kilograms per horsepower, and every field marked not measured.
If you are choosing a Fiat 508 from this catalogue, the decision is already made by the data: there is 1 generation (1932–1939) and 1 named version, 1.0 MT. There is no second engine, no automatic, no later restyle listed as a separate generation, and no extra-door body to trade against the Sedan 2-doors.
There is only one catalogued generation and one named version, so the buying case is arithmetic on that row: power per litre, kilograms per horsepower, and every field marked not measured.
# Fiat 508: which version to buy
If you are choosing a Fiat 508 from this catalogue, the decision is already made by the data: there is 1 generation (1932–1939) and 1 named version, 1.0 MT. There is no second engine, no automatic, no later restyle listed as a separate generation, and no extra-door body to trade against the Sedan 2-doors. The useful question is not “which 508,” but whether 1.0 MT’s numbers are the ones you want: 36 hp from 995 cc, 585 kg kerb weight, 110 top speed, RWD, Manual with 3 gears, Gasoline, boost No.
Specs that decide the buy: 1.0 MT vs a phantom second trim
People search “508 specs,” “508 engine,” and “which 508 to buy” as if a range existed. In this dataset the range is one cell.
| Version | hp | Nm | Displacement (cc) | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Gears | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 MT | 36 | not measured | 995 | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Manual | 3 | RWD |
Because torque (Nm) is not measured, you cannot rank 1.0 MT on pull. You can rank it on power density and mass.
- Power per litre: 36 / 0.995 ≈ 36.2 hp per litre.
- Kilograms per horsepower: 585 / 36 ≈ 16.3 kg per hp.
- Horsepower per tonne of kerb weight: 36 / 0.585 ≈ 61.5 hp per tonne.
- Kilowatts vs horsepower on the same row: 27 kW is the catalogue pair to 36 hp, both at 4000 rpm.
There is no “extra money” trim in the data. A second 1.0 MT with a different horsepower figure is not listed, so you do not split same-name versions by power.
Generations: what changed (and what did not)
1 generation runs 1932-01-01 to 1939-12-31, body Sedan 2-doors, 1 modification. No restyling is given as a nested cycle, so you do not count an 11th generation three times and you do not invent a 2nd generation.
What that means for a buyer:
- You cannot buy “the later 508” with more hp: production of 1.0 MT is the same window as the generation, 1932-01-01–1939-12-31.
- You cannot buy a different body: only Sedan 2-doors is listed.
- You cannot buy a different gearbox or drive: only Manual, 3 gears, RWD.
Arithmetic across generations is empty: one generation, one version. The change that would matter (a second modifikaciy) is not in the file.
Engine: what 1.0 MT actually is
The 1.0 MT engine is Gasoline, 4 cylinders, Inline, 2 valves per cylinder, boost No, Carburetor, compression 7.1, bore and stroke 65 × 75, displacement 995 cc, 36 hp / 27 kW at 4000 rpm.
Buyer-facing reading of those figures:
- 995 cc with 36 hp is ≈ 36.2 hp/L. That is the only specific output in the catalogue; there is no 1.2 or diesel row to beat it.
- Compression 7.1 is a measured number, not a marketing grade. It does not come with an octane recommendation in this dataset.
- Bore 65 and stroke 75 give stroke longer than bore (75 − 65 = 10 mm). That is geometry from the data, not a nickname for the engine.
- Boost No means you are not choosing a blown variant; none is listed.
- Fuel type on the tank field is not measured; engine fuel family is Gasoline. Do not treat the missing tank fuel label as a second fuel.
Nm is not measured, so “which 508 has more torque” has no answer in this catalogue.
Performance and economy (mpg, 0–100, top speed)
Measured:
- Maximum speed of 1.0 MT: 110.
Not measured (state them so the gap is not read as “this car has no such parameter”):
- Acceleration to 100: not measured.
- City consumption: not measured.
- Highway consumption: not measured.
- Combined consumption: not measured.
- CO2: not measured.
- Eco class: not measured.
You cannot pick a “more economical 508” or a “faster 0–100 508.” The only performance comparison that exists is top speed 110 against itself. Weight-to-power ≈ 16.3 kg/hp is the substitute for a missing sprint time: it is derived from 585 kg and 36 hp, not a stopwatch.
MPG searches hit a wall: three consumption fields are not measured. Do not invent litres/100 km or mpg.
Dimensions, weight, tank, wheels, clearance
| Item | 1.0 MT |
|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 585 kg |
| Gross weight | not measured |
| Ground clearance | not measured |
| Fuel tank | not measured |
| Wheel sizes | not measured |
Buyer consequences:
- Payload cannot be calculated: gross weight is not measured, so full − 585 is not a legal difference.
- Range cannot be calculated: tank is not measured and consumption is not measured.
- Ground clearance is not measured; you cannot choose a “higher” 508.
- Wheel size is not measured; you cannot specify a factory tyre from this table.
What you do have for chassis when comparing “versions” (still only 1.0 MT):
- Front suspension: Independent, leaf spring.
- Rear suspension: Dependent, leaf spring.
- Front brakes: Drum.
- Rear brakes: not measured.
You are not choosing discs vs drums on the front: only Drum is listed. You are not choosing independent rear: the rear is Dependent, leaf spring.
Reliability and problems: what the numbers do and do not say
This catalogue does not score reliability, common faults, or parts prices. Stating a failure rate would be a number that is not in the data.
What a buyer can still pin to 1.0 MT:
- Carburetor plus Manual 3 gears plus RWD is the only drivetrain; there is no dual-clutch or AWD row that would change service pattern in this file.
- Power peak is given at 4000 rpm for both 36 hp and 27 kW; torque rpm is not measured.
- Rear brakes not measured means you cannot claim a four-drum or mixed setup from this source.
“Problems” as a search heading therefore maps to missing measurements, not to a defect list: Nm, 0–100, mpg, tank, clearance, wheels, gross weight, rear brakes, engine location, and fuel grade are not measured.
Which version to choose
Choose 1.0 MT because it is the only named version. The arithmetic that justifies living with that single choice:
1. 36 hp in 585 kg is ≈ 16.3 kg per hp and ≈ 61.5 hp per tonne. That is the whole power-to-weight story. 2. 995 cc making 36 hp is ≈ 36.2 hp/L, with 4 Inline cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, boost No. 3. Top speed 110 is the only speed figure; 0–100 is not measured. 4. Drivetrain is fixed: Manual, 3 gears, RWD, Gasoline, Carburetor. 5. Body is fixed: Sedan 2-doors, 1 generation, 1932–1939. 6. You do not pay extra in this table for more gears, more doors, boost, or a second displacement — those rows do not exist.
If a listing uses another name than 1.0 MT, it is outside this catalogue. If two cars are both labelled 1.0 MT, this file gives one power (36 hp), so you do not split them as 36 vs another hp here.
Do not choose on mpg, tank, clearance, wheels, or 0–100: those are not measured. Do not choose on generation: there is one. Do not choose on price: prices are not in the data.
For a catalogue buyer the Fiat 508 decision is binary against other models, not internal: accept 1.0 MT’s 36 hp, 995 cc, 585 kg, 110 top speed, Sedan 2-doors, RWD Manual 3, or look at a different model key. Inside model 508, the version to buy is 1.0 MT.