Fiat 28-40 HP

Fiat 28-40 HP
Fiat 28-40 HP Targa Florio Corsa
Overview
Manufacturer	Fiat
Production	1906-1910 557 units of various models
Body and chassis
Class	Grand Prix motor racing
Body style	2-door Tandem-seating racer
Layout	Front-engine design
Powertrain
Engine	7357 cc 40 HP 4-Cylinder in-line
Transmission	Manual, 4-speed Chain driven
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3210 mm (126.4 in)
Length	4420 mm (174.0 in)
Width	1750 mm (68.9 in)
Curb weight	1200 kg (2,645.5 lbs)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fiat 24-32 HP

The Fiat 28-40 HP, also known as the Fiat Targa Florio Corsa, is a Grand Prix racing car manufactured by Fiat in 1906 and 1907. From 1907 through 1910, the design evolved into commercial production vehicles, including cars, light trucks, and buses.

In 1906, Emile Mathis won the Golden Cup in the Herkomer rally, while Vincenzo Lancia won the Gold Cup in Milan. Emile Salmson won the 322-mile race between Gothenburg and in this vehicle in 1908. This was a winter race over snow and ice-covered roads, which he completed in 23 hours, 42 minutes - more than four hours ahead of the second place vehicle.