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John Bono · 2025-12-01T13:06:25Z

1947 Cisitalia 202 Coupe (by pinin farina) From the www The 1947 Cisitalia 202 Coupé was a road-going grand tourer based on modified Fiat mechanical components, known for its agile handling and responsive driving experience. Specification Detail Engine 1.1-liter (1089 cc) inline-4, modified with dry-sump lubrication and Abarth twin-carburetor manifold. Horsepower Approximately 55-70 hp @ 5500 rpm. Top Speed Around 100-103 mph (approx. 160-165 km/h). Chassis Advanced, lightweight tubular space-frame chassis. Weight Approximately 1,650-1,750 lbs (750-794 kg). Transmission 4-speed manual. Body Hand-formed aluminum coachwork. Market Value The value of a 1947 Cisitalia 202 Gran Sport can vary based on condition and provenance. According to Hagerty Valuation Tools, one can typically expect to pay around $327,000 for a model in good condition. Other market analysis shows an average sale price of approximately $443,501 for the model range. Replicas, such as the c. 1947 Cisitalia 202 SMM Aerodinamico Coupe Replica, have been estimated at a much lower range (e.g., $60,000 - $80,000). The 1947 Cisitalia 202 Coupé (by Pinin Farina) is a highly influential, iconic Italian sports car celebrated as the beginning of modern car design. Its revolutionary, flowing, single-shell design led to its inclusion in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York's permanent collection in 1951. Design and Legacy Integrated Bodywork: The most significant innovation was the integration of the hood, body, fenders, and headlights into one continuous, flowing surface, a radical departure from the prevailing design approach of adding parts on as separate elements. This created a seamless and aerodynamic appearance that set the blueprint for future sports cars. "Moving Sculpture": The design was considered an aesthetic and technical achievement, honored in MoMA's 1951 exhibition "8 Automobiles" as a piece of "moving sculpture". Influential Designers: The chassis and body design was an early project for Battista "Pinin" Farina, and the car's engineering also involved Carlo Abarth. Limited Production: Despite critical acclaim, the car was not a commercial success due to its high cost, with only about 170 units produced between 1947 and 1952 by various coachbuilders including Pinin Farina, Vignale, and Stabilimenti Farina. Specifications The 1947 Cisitalia 202 Coupé was a road-going grand tourer based on modified Fiat mechanical components, known for its agile handling and responsive driving experience. Specification Detail Engine 1.1-liter (1089 cc) inline-4, modified with dry-sump lubrication and Abarth twin-carburetor manifold. Horsepower Approximately 55-70 hp @ 5500 rpm. Top Speed Around 100-103 mph (approx. 160-165 km/h). Chassis Advanced, lightweight tubular space-frame chassis. Weight Approximately 1,650-1,750 lbs (750-794 kg). Transmission 4-speed manual. Body Hand-formed aluminum coachwork. Market Value The value of a 1947 Cisitalia 202 Gran Sport can vary based on condition and provenance. According toHagerty Valuation Tools, one can typically expect to pay around$327,000for a model in good condition. Other market analysis shows an average sale price of approximately$443,501for the model range. Replicas, such as the c. 1947 Cisitalia 202 SMM Aerodinamico Coupe Replica, have been estimated at a much lower range (e.g., $60,000 - $80,000).

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Geoff Jowett

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02/12/2025 1:55 am

late to the party, lots of Forum posts last couple of days, a good thing! Because your selection choices are always interesting John I love digging around further. Heres a nice pic, but doesn't say which designer.

And an interesting fact about the companys founder "Founded in 1939 by Turinese textile industrialist Piero Dusio to manufacture sports equipment, the "Consorzio Industriale Sportiva Italia" (CISItalia) amassed a fortune for its former owner of the Juventus football club, making military uniforms during World War II. An experienced amateur driver, Dusio used his fortune to become involved with the sport he loved."

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John Bono

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Topic starter 02/12/2025 9:47 am

@geoff-jowett Geoff, love it. the tail fins are about 10 years ahead of the times.

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John Bono
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Bob Jackman

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02/12/2025 9:58 am

I'm not a tail fin fan. Had the fin been left off of this car it would be a remarkable design for it's time IMO.

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