Fiat 238

Fiat 238 E
Fiat 238 E
Overview
Manufacturer	Fiat
Also called	Fiat 238 Mira
Production	1965-1983
Body and chassis
Class	Van (M)
Layout	FF layout
Related	Autobianchi Primula
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length	4,600 mm (181.1 in)
Width	1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Height	1,980 mm (78.0 in)
Curb weight	975 kg (2,150 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fiat 1100T
Successor	Fiat 242; Fiat Ducato

The Fiat 238 was a van produced by the Italian automotive production firm Fiat from 1967 through 1983. The van was introduced in 1967 as the logical successor for the Fiat 1100T the vehicle had an under seat transverse engine because the model was a front-wheel drive^[1] powered by a 1,438 cc petrol engine from the Fiat 124 producing 51 hp, the same engine was used in the Fiat 241 pickup but as a rear-wheel drive.^[2] The 238 was based on the chassis of the Autobianchi Primula and had a downtuned version of the Fiat 124's engine. The 238 was produced in many different body styles for utility and personnel transport. In 1974 Fiat introduced a new van, the 242 with a larger petrol engine and also a diesel engine variant. Despite that, the sales of Fiat 238 did not weaken and Fiat decided to keep it in its lineup, and made the new bigger 1.4-liter engine also available to the 238 model. The 238 was produced until 1983 and was replaced with Ducato.^{[citation needed]}

The 238 was also briefly built by Germany's Neckar-Fiat. It was also popular for mobile home conversions since the front-wheel-drive packaging allowed for a low, flat floor, enabling a very spacious living area for such a compact and light vehicle. Ruggeri, Weinsberg, Westfalia, and many others provided conversions.^{[citation needed]}