Cisitalia 303 Df 1952
Founded in 1939 by Piero Dusio to manufacture sports equipment, Cisitalia made a fortune by making military uniforms during the Second World War.
Passionate about motorsport, Dusio put this fortune at the service of his passion and built the first Cisitalia of competition as early as 1946.The following year, Cisitalia presented the very emblematic 202 Gran Sport coupe which, with its elegant lines and smooth and enveloping body , Served as a model for all the post-war Gran Turismo. Based on the first competition car, the 202 was expensive to produce, leading quickly to the creation of the 303 DF (DF for Fiat Derivative) on Fiat 1100 E chassis, in order to reduce costs. But this was not enough to save Cisitalia, who had spent a fortune on his aborted Grand Prix car project, so that the production of the Tipo 303 ceased after 12 units were built.
Founded in 1939 by Piero Dusio to manufacture sports equipment, Cisitalia amassed a fortune making military uniforms during WW2. A car racing enthusiast, Dusio used his car to get involved with the sport he loved, building the first Cisitalia competition car in 1946.
The following year Cisitalia introduced the hugely influential 202 Gran Sport Coupe which, with its elegant lines and integrated all-enveloping Coachwork, set the pattern for every Gran Turismo that followed. Based on the FIAT 1100E chassis to cut costs, the FIAT 1100E chassis to cut costs. Cisitalia, which had spent a fortune on its abortive Grand Prix car project, And production of the Tipo 303 ceased after approximately 12 had been made.
- Cisitalia 303 DF, manufactured or sold in 1952, version for Europe
- 2-door coupe body type
- RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
- Petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 1089 cm3 / 66.6 cui, advertised power: 38 kW / 51 hp / 52 PS ( net ), torque: 76.5 Nm / 56 lb-ft
- Characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4000 mm / 157.5 in, wheelbase: 2400 mm / 94.5 in
- Top speed: 140 km/h (87 mph) (declared by factory);
- Acceleration: 0- 60 mph s; 0- 100 km/h s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) s