Fiat 241

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Fiat 241
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Production1965-1974
Body and chassis
ClassVan
LayoutFR layout
Doors2
RelatedFiat 238
Powertrain
Engine1,438cc, 1,895cc
Power output51bhp, 47bhp
Transmission4 speed synchromesh
Hybrid drivetrain4x2
Dimensions
Length15ft
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 1100T
SuccessorFiat 242

The Fiat 241 is a van produced by Fiat between 1965 and 1974. It has a payload over 1400 kg and was available in truck, van and bare chassis variants. The model was a replacement for the 1100T pickup which had ceased production in 1964.

The Fiat 241 was offered in parallel to the Fiat 238. The 241 has rear-wheel drive, as opposed to the 238 which has front-wheel drive. The engine in the 241 was centrally located in the cab, unlike the 238 whose engine is housed under the passenger bench, thus, the 241 has only two seats. It had two engine options: petrol (1481 cc OHV, derived from 1500C) from the Fiat passenger car 124 producing 51 hp. with a 4 speed gearbox and diesel (1.9ltr, 1,895 cc, the same as Campagnola producing 47 bhp).

Front suspension is independent with coil springs, with semi-elliptic springs at the rear, supported by telescopic dampers and anti-roll bars on both axles.[1] The total length of the vehicle was just over 15 ft, with a wheelbase of 7.6 ft and loading area of 9.4 ft by 5.4 ft. Available in drop-side, platform and pickup versions. It was later replaced by the Fiat 242.[2]

Fiat 241 Pick-up van drop-side version in 1967

References[edit]

  1. ^ "72 FIAT | 20th September 1968 | The Commercial Motor Archive". archive.commercialmotor.com. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  2. ^ "Fiat plans for heavier pick-up | 16th January 1970 | The Commercial Motor Archive". archive.commercialmotor.com. Retrieved 2023-05-31.