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Autobianchi (Italian pronunciation: [auto'bja?ki]) was an Italian automobile manufacturer, created jointly by Bianchi, Pirelli and Fiat in 1955. Autobianchi produced only a handful of models during its lifetime, which were almost exclusively small cars, with the biggest being the short-lived Autobianchi A111, a small family car. Autobianchis were priced higher than Fiat models of similar size and the brand was used by Fiat to test new and innovative concepts which later found their way into mainstream Fiat vehicles; these concepts included fibreglass bodies and front-wheel drive.

The most famous Autobianchi models include the A112 released in 1969, a small hatchback very popular in Italy for racing, and which ceased production in 1986; as well as the Y10, which was the first car to use Fiat's new FIRE (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine). The Primula was the car with which Fiat introduced the particular front-wheel drive arrangement of engine, transmission and differential (final drive) that has become prevalent in its cars today. This car competed with the Innocenti-built Mini, which was the inspiration for the drivetrain layout.

Autobianchi was bought by the Fiat group and integrated into the operations of Lancia. The marque survived in Italy until the end of the Y10's production in 1995, but became extinct elsewhere when the model was rebranded as a Lancia in 1989.

The Autobianchi A112 is a supermini produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi. It was developed using the mechanicals which subsequently underpinned the Fiat 127. It was introduced in 1969, as a replacement for the Bianchina, and was built until 1985, when it made way for the more modern Autobianchi Y10 (branded in most export markets as the Lancia Y10. Over 1.2 million A112s were produced in Autobianchi's Milan factory.

Engine:
The A112 was available only with a 3-door body. It was offered with the OHV engine of 903 cc from the Fiat 850 capable of attaining 42 PS (31 kW). The Autobianchi represented the first appearance of this engine in a front-engine, front-wheel drive configuration which would later become familiar to a wider range of drivers in the top selling Fiat 127 and its derivatives.

Developments:
In November 1977 a "Nuova A112" (new A112) was introduced: Autobianchi also at this time introduced an upmarket version branded as the "A112 Elegant" (or, in some export markets, the "A112 Elite") which featured improved seats, higher grade trimming and equipment, as well as a 5-speed gearbox, later in life. Most importantly the Elegant package included an engine enlarged to 956 cc promising 48 PS (35 kW; 47 bhp)) and improved torque.
The 903 cc engine of other A112 variants remained unchanged.

A112 Abarth:
The most interesting version was the A112 Abarth, introduced in 1971. It was prepared by the motorsports division of the Fiat Group, at first with a 982 cc engine, obtained increasing the stroke, coupled to a sportive exhaust, a twin carburetor, a different camshaft. In 1975, displacement was increased to 1049 cc, while power climbed from 58 PS (43 kW; 57 bhp) to 70 PS (51 kW; 69 bhp) at 6600 rpm, for a weight of only 700 kg (1,543 lb). The 1975 model was also the first A112 to use a 5-speed manual gearbox. These changes turned the A112 into a nervous machine, much admired by young performance enthusiasts. The car was entered in various rallying events throughout Europe and even spawned a one-make trophy.
Starting from 1982 this car was also badged as Lancia A112 and it was also marketed by Saab in Sweden alongside the Saab-Lancia 600.

Generations:
Series of 1:1967 - 1972
Series of 2:1972 - 1975
Series of 3:1975 - 1977
Series of 4:1978 - 1979
Series of 5:1979 - 1982
Series of 6:1982 - 1986 (sold also as Lancia A112)