Fiat 128 is a transverse front-engine, front wheel drive small family car manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1969 to 1985 as a two- or four-door sedan, three- or five-door station wagon as well as two- or three-door coupe.
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Giorgetto Giugiaro noted that in 1970, Volkswagen completely dismantled a Fiat 128, recognizing it as the reference for their forthcoming Golf.
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Fiat 128 was styled similarly to the 124 and 125 and featured rack-and-pinion steering, Pirelli 145R13 Cinturato or 145R13 Michelin ZX radial tyres, front disc brakes, independent rear suspension with a transverse leaf spring, and a strut-type front suspension with integral anti-roll bar.
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Fiat 128 range underwent a facelift in 1972, featuring a revised grille.
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The Fiat 128 went on sale on the UK market around the same time as the Rootes Group's Hillman Avenger, and shortly before the Vauxhall Viva was transformed from its second generation to its third generation.
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In October 1972 Fiat introduced several updates to the whole 128 saloon and Familiare range, including the 128 Rally.
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At the 53rd Turin Motor Show of November 1971 Fiat introduced the 128 Coupe, called 128 Sport, a 2-door, 4-seat coupe based on a shortened 128 chassis.
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Fiat 128 was manufactured in Poland as the Zastava 1100p by FSO between 1971 to 1976.
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Fiat 128 formed the basis of the Zastava Fiat 128 and Zastava 101 ranges of cars manufactured by the "Zastava Automobili" company in Serbia.
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The Fiat 128-based Zastavas were available throughout Europe in the '70s.
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In Sri Lanka, the Fiat 128 was manufactured by the Upali Motor Company until 1978.
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The car was a Fiat 128 Coupe equipped with 20 DieHard batteries, and an electric motor.
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