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FIABCIFIABCI is the International Real Estate Federation, founded in 1950(?). Annually they award the prestigious Prix d'Excellence to a global real estate project deemed outstanding in design and construction. FIABCI is truly international, owing allegiance to no single country or national body, only to..
FiachaFiacha is name borne by numerous figures from Irish history and mythology], including: Fiacha Cennfinnán, High King of Ireland in the 16th or 20th century BCFiacha Labhrainne, High King in the 11th or 15th century BCFiacha Finscothach, High King in the 10th or 14th century BCFiacha Finnailches, Hi..
Fiacha CennfinnánIn Irish mythology Fiacha Cennfinnán ("little white head"), son of Starn, son of Rudraige, of the Fir Bolg, became High King of Ireland when he overthrew his great-uncle Sengann. He ruled for five years, until he was overthrown by Rinnal, son of Genann. |- style="text-align: center;" Refere..
Fiacha FinnailchesFiacha Finnailches, son of Finnachta, was a legendary High King of Ireland. He was the first to dig wells in Ireland, but grain did not stay on the stalk in his reign. |- style="text-align: center;" ..
Fiacha FinnfolaidhFiacha Finnfolaidh, son of Feradach Finnfechtnach, was a legendary High King of Ireland of the 1st century AD. He was overthrown by either Cairbre Cinnchait or Éllim, king of Ulster, in a revolt of the "subject peoples" against the Milesian nobility. His wife, Eithne, pregnant with his son Tuathal ..
Fiacha FinscothachFiacha Finscothach was a legendary High King of Ireland. He is said to have ruled in the 10th or 14th century BC. Ireland is said to have abounded in flowers that were full of wine during his reign (fín, wine; scothach, possessing flowers), although his epithet can also be interpreted as "wine-spee..
Fiacha LabhrainneFiacha Labhrainne was a legendary High King of Ireland. During his reign, about 250 years after the arrival of the Milesians in Ireland, he and his son Aengus Olmucada are said to have subdued Britain. |- style="text-align: center;" ..
Fiacha SraibhtineFiacha Sraibhtine, son of Cairbre Lifechair, was a legendary High King of Ireland of the 3rd and 4th century. He was overthrown by the three Collas. |- style="text-align: center;" ..
Fiacha TolgrachFiacha Tolgrach was a legendary High King of Ireland. |- style="text-align: center;" ..
FiachnaIn Irish mythology, Fiachna (/ˈfʲiːəxnə/; also sometimes Fiachra, Fiacha) of the Tuatha Dé Danann was the son of Delbáeth and Ernmas. He became High King of Ireland by overthrowing his father. His wife was Caintigerna, and according to some versions he was the father of Banba, Fódla, and É..
Fiachnae mac BáetáinFiachnae mac Báetáin, also called Fiachnae Lurgan, was king of the Dál nAraidi and high-king of the Ulaid in the early 7th century. He was a son of Báetán mac Echdach and brother of Fiachra Cáech (died c. 608).Byrne, p.287 The Dál nAraidi kingdom was, in fact, a number of competing cruithne ..
Fiachra TrenchFiachra Trench is a musician and composer from Drogheda, County Louth in the Republic of Ireland. Trench first studied music at Trinity College Dublin, before moving on to the University of Georgia in 1963, and then the University of Cincinnati. From 1969 until 1991 he lived and worked in London...
Fiachu FiachrachAlso spelled as Fiacha or Fiach, from whom the territory from Birr to the Hill of Uisneach in Media Hiberniae (or Meath) is called "Cineal Fiacha," and from him [MacGeoghagan], lords of that territory, O'Molloy, O'Donechar, Donaher (or Dooner), etc., derive their pedigree [link] ..
Fiach McHugh O'ByrneFiach Mac Aodh Ó Broin (anglicised as Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne') (1544-1597) was chief of Clann Uí Bhroin, or the O'Byrne clan, during the Elizabethan conquest of Ireland. Contents 1 Background2 Early career3 Desmond Rebellions4 Battle of Glenmalure5 Quiet Times6 Cat ..
FiacreSaint Fiacre (or Fiachra) was born in Ireland in the seventh century. He was better known in France, where he built a hospice for travellers in what is now Saint-Fiacre. His relics are installed in Meaux Cathedral. In Ireland his feast day is 1 September; elsewhere it is 18 August. Contents 1&n..
FiafiaThe word "fiafia" is used in the Pacific islands, such as Samoa and Honolulu. It has many meanings such as "celebration," "Get-together,", or"happy". ..
Fialho GouveiaJosé Fialho Gouveia, (30 April 1935, Montijo, Portugal - 2 October 2004, Coimbra, Portugal) was a Portuguese television entertainment pioneer and former radio host, having hosted Portugal’s first television talk show. Born the son of a railroad worker and an elementary school teacher, Gouv..
FialkaThe advanced Russian cipher machine Fialka (M-125) has only recently been made known to the public. In cryptography, Fialka (M-125) is the name of a Cold War-era Russian cipher machine. A rotor machine, the device uses 10 rotors, each with 30 contacts along with mechanical pins to control step..
Fiame Mata'afa Faumuina Mulinu’u IIFiame Mata'afa Faumuina Mulinu’u II, C.B.E. b.1921 - d.1975 Was the first Prime Minister of Samoa following Independence (1959-70 and 1973-75). He held the Tama Aiga tile Mata'afa, one of the four Kingly titles and was also descendant from the Malietoa family. His other titles were Fiame and Faumu..
Fiame Naomi Mata'afaFiame Naomi Mata'afa is a Samoan high chief and politician. She is a Member of Parliament (HRPP) for the constituency of Lotofaga. She is the current Ministry of Women, Community & Social Developmnent in Samoa. Following the March 2006 general elections in which she was reelected for a fourth term..
Fiamma TricoloreThe Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore, normally just Fiamma Tricolore, is a hardline Italian neo-fascist party. Its name means "Tricolour flame" in Italian, which was the symbol of the Italian Social Movement. It was started by the more radical members of the fascist Italian Social Movement, who..
FiammeFiamme are fragments of hot volcanic ejecta, generally pumice, that have been deformed by compaction in a pyroclastic flow deposit. The name fiamme comes from the Italian word for flame. Fiamme are formed from hot, relatively low viscosity, high porosity fragments of volcanic glass which have been..
FIANFIAN (Food First Information and Action Network) or FIAN International is an international organization defending the Human Right to Food. It has members in over 60 countries in America, Africa, Asia and Europe. In 2006, FIAN has around 3300 members and eleven country sections: in Austria, Belgium,..
FianarantsoaFianarantsoa is a city in the Fianarantsoa Province of southeastern Madagascar. It is at an average altitude of 1200 meters, and has a population of 144,225 (2001 census). Fianarantsoa means "Good education" in Malagasy. It is home to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Fianarantsoa. ..
Fianarantsoa ProvinceFianarantsoa is a province of Madagascar with an area of 103,272 km². It has a population of 3,366,291 (July, 2001). Its capital is Fianarantsoa. The province is home to four major national parks, Ranomafana National Park, Midongy Du Sud Isalo National Park and Andringitra. It is frequently refe..
Fianchettotright In chess the fianchetto (/ˌfiən'kɛto/ Italian "little flanking") is a pattern of development wherein a bishop is developed to the second rank of the adjacent knight file, the knight p..
FiannaIn Irish mythology, the Fianna were Irish warrior-hunters who served the High King of Ireland in the 3rd century AD. Their adventures were recorded in the Fenian Cycle. Their last leader was Fionn mac Cumhail. Membership was subject to rigorous tests. In one such test the applicant would stand in ..
Fiannamail ua DúnchadoFiannamail ua Dúnchado was a king of Dál Riata at the end of the 8th century, and a king about whom nothing can be said with certainty other than the fact of his death around 700 by violence. His killing is reported, and he is named king of Dál Riata, by the Annals of Ulster. The Annals of Tiger..
Fianna Éireannredirect[[Template:Portal]] A recruitment poster for the now-defunct Fianna Éireann group associated with Provisional Sinn Féin. The Republican Sinn Féin linked Na Fianna Éireann get ready to march at Bodenstown in 2003 The name Fianna Éireann, also rendered as Fianna na hÉireann a..
Fianna FáilFianna Fáil Leader Bertie Ahern Founded March 23, 1926 Headquarters 65-66 Lower Mount Street Dublin 2 Political Ideology Irish nationalism, Conservatism, Republicanism, Populism International Affiliation none European Affiliation Alliance for Europe of the Nations Euro..
Fianna Fáil leadership election, 1959The 1959 Fianna Fáil leadership election began in June 1959, when Eamon de Valera resigned as party leader and Taoiseach to take up the post of President of Ireland. De Valera had been leader since the foundation of the party in 1926 and had served as Taoiseach on three occasions. His successor wa..
Fianna Fáil leadership election, 1966The 1966 Fianna Fáil leadership election in the Republic of Ireland began in October 1966 following the decision of Seán F. Lemass to resign as party leader and Taoiseach. Lemass had occupied both posts for over seven years and, while there was no pressure on him to resign, he felt that the time ..
Fianna Fáil leadership election, 1979The 1979 Fianna Fáil leadership election began in December 1979, when Jack Lynch resigned as party leader and Taoiseach. Lynch had been party leader for thirteen years and Taoiseach for over nine years. His successor was elected by the members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party on December 7,..
Fianna Fáil leadership election, 1992The 1966 Fianna Fáil leadership election began in January 1992, when Charles J. Haughey resigned as party leader and Taoiseach. Haughey had been party leader for thirteen years and had served as Taoiseach on three occasions. His successor was elected by the members of the Fianna Fáil parliamenta..
Fianna Fáil leadership election, 1994The 1994 Fianna Fáil leadership election began in November 1994, when Albert Reynolds resigned as party leader and Taoiseach. Reynolds had been party leader since February 1992 and had served as Taoiseach since then. His successor was elected by the members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party ..
Fiano Romano:For the commune in Piedmont, see Fiano (TO). Fiano Romano is a town and commune in the province of Rome, Italy, some kilometers north that city. Lazio · Communes of the province of Rome Affile | Agosta | Albano Laziale | Allumiere | Angui..
FIAPFIAP (Fédération Internationale d'Art Photographique) is an international federation which affiliates as operational members, the national associations of photography. FIAP counts more than 85 national associations in the five continents and represents the benefits of nearly one million individu..
FIAPFThe FIAPF (Fedération International des Associations de Producteurs de Films; English: International Federation of Film Producers Associations), created in 1977, is an organization composed with 31 member associations from 25 of the leading audiovisual production countries. FIAPF is also in char..
FiarsFiars is an expression in old Scottish law given to the prices of grain which are determined, by the respective sheriffs in the various counties assisted by juries. The Court for "Striking the fiars" is held towards the end of February in accordance with Acts of Sederunt of the Court of Session. T..
FiascoFor other uses, see Fiasco (disambiguation). A fiasco means a complete or humiliating failure, especially of a pretentious undertaking. syn: fanasco The Concise Oxford Dictionary gives fiascos as the plural, although fiascoes is also seen, especially in the United States. The word is an Italian ..
Fiasco (disambiguation)Fiasco means a complete or humiliating failure. Fiasco may also refer to: Fiasco (novel), by Stanisław Lem, science fictionMoney (novel), by Martin Amis, where the anti-hero drives a FiascoFiasco (L4 clone), an open-source L4 microkernel family microkernel operating system developed at TU Dresde..
Fiasco (novel)Fiasco (Polish: ) is a science fiction novel from 1987 by Stanisław Lem that deals with clashes of cultures. The book is yet another Lem's elaboration of his scepticism: in Lem's opinion, the difficulty in communication with alien civilizations is cultural distance, rather than spatial. The failu..
FiatFor other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. FIAT Group, or Fiat S.p.A. is a European automobile manufacturer, financial and industrial group based in Turin, Northern Italy; founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli. The company name is an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobi..
Fiat-GoldStarFiat-GoldStar was a brand of tractors sold in South Korea by GoldStar in cooperation with the Fiat company of Italy. GoldStar later changed its corporate name to LG Cable, and the Fiat-GoldStar name was discontinued. Tractors were also sold under the GoldStar brand. ..
Fiatach FinnFiatach Finn was a legendary High King of Ireland of the 1st century AD. The Dál Fiatach of Ulster are said to have been descended from him. |- style="text-align: center;" ..
Fiatau Penitala TeoSir Fiatau Penitala Teo (1911 - November 1998) was the first governor-general of Tuvalu. He served from October 1 1978 to March 1 1986. |- style="text-align: center;" ..
FIATECHFIATECH is a non-profit construction-industry research, development, and deployment (RD&D) consortium that focuses on the fast-track development and deployment of technologies to improve the life-cycle processes of capital projects. Membership includes facilities owners, operators, contractors, supp..
Fiat (disambiguation)Fiat is an Italian automobile manufacturer. Fiat may also mean: Fiat currency, money issued by government fiatFiat (policy debate), a theoretical construct in policy debateMilitary fiat, process where a decision is made and enforced by military means without participation of political elements..
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Fiat 1100Fiat 1100 model 103 The Fiat 1100 was an automobile produced from 1939 to 1962, by the Italian car maker Fiat. The Fiat 1100 was first introduced in 1939 as an updated version of the 508 "Balilla": its real name was 508C, and had a look similar to 1936 Fiat 500 "Topolino" and to the middle-cl..
Fiat 124A Fiat 124-based Lada The Fiat 124 is a large family car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat between 1966 and 1974. It was the replacement of the Fiat 1300 and Fiat 1500. The 124 was introduced by being dropped by parachute from a plane and instantly won critical acclaim, including that..
Fiat 125The Fiat 125 was an executive car introduced by Fiat in 1967. The chassis was based on that of the outgoing model, the Fiat 1300/1500 (the longer variant), the body was a further (lengthened) development of the Fiat 124 - both had the same passenger compartment and doors, whilst the engine was der..
Fiat 126Fiat 126 in Chile Polski Fiat 126p The Fiat 126 was a city car introduced in 1972 as a replacement for the Fiat 500. It was replaced by the front-engined Fiat Cinquecento in 1993. History The 126 used much of the same mechanical underpinnings and layout as its predecessor, but with an ..
Fiat 127Fiat 127 Manufacturer: Fiat Production: 1971-1983 Class: supermini Body Styles: FF hatchbacksedan Predecessors: Fiat 850 Successors: Fiat Uno Series I Production: 1971-1977 Series II Production: 1977-1981 The Fiat 127 is a supermini produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat between ..
Fiat 128Fiat 128 Familiare station wagon Fiat 128 Manufacturer: Fiat Production: 1969-1985 Class: Small family car Body Styles: FF 2- and 4-door sedanhatchbackcoupé Predecessors: None Successors: Fiat Ritmo/Strada Competitors: The Fiat 128 was a small family car manufactured by the Italian manu..
Fiat 130The Fiat 130 was a large Italian saloon and coupé automobile known for its elegant body style, which was very modern for its time. The Coupé was designed by Pininfarina. The 130 was produced from 1969 to 1977. It was first available with a 2.8 litre and then a 3.2 litre V6 engine designed by Fer..
Fiat 131Fiat 131 2000/TC, Bristol, UK, 2006 The Fiat 131 is a large family car built by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1974 to 1984. It was the replacement of the Fiat 125, available as a 2- and 4-door saloon and 5-door station wagon. Regular 131's were also baged as Mirafiori, after the product..
Fiat 132/ArgentaFiat 132/Argenta Manufacturers: Fiat S.p.A. Class: Midsize Body style: Sedan The Fiat 132 was an executive car produced by the Italian automobile company Fiat from 1972 to 1981. An updated version of the 132, called the Fiat Argenta was produced from 1981 to 1985. Fiat 132 (1972-1981) It wa..
Fiat 147The Fiat 147 was a three door hatchback compact car produced by Fiat do Brasil in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, from 1976 until 1986 when it was replaced by the Fiat Uno. It was the Brazillian variant of the Fiat 127. It was the first Brazilian car that used ethanol as fuel instead of gasoline..
Fiat 242Fiat 242 was a van which was produced by Fiat in the 1970s. This van was the result of a cooperation with Citroën and was sold under the name Citroën C35 in France. Fiat S.p.A. Current models Albea | Barchetta | Croma | Doblò | Ducato | Fiorino | Grande Punto | Idea | Marea | Multipla |..
Fiat 4 HPThe FIAT 4 HP, sometimes called the 3 ½ HP, was the first model produced by FIAT. Eight examples were produced in its first year (1899). The car had a 0.7-liter 2-cylinder, rear-mounted engine mounted to a three-speed gearbox. (No reverse gear was included.) Despite having such a small engine, the ..
Fiat 500"500" can also refer to the later Fiat Cinquecento A white Fiat 500 in Pisa, Italy. A mustard Fiat 500 in London, UK. The Fiat 500 (the "cinquecento" from the Italian word for "500") is a car produced by the Fiat company of Italy between 1957 and 1975. Launched as the Nuova 500, it was..
Fiat 508The 508 was a car introduced by FIAT in 1932. It had a three-speed transmission (increased to four in 1934), seated four, and had a top speed of about 50 miles per hour. It sold for 10,800 lire (or 8,300 2005 euro). About 113 thousand were produced, a large part of them in the Centralne Warsztaty Sa..
Fiat 600"600" can also refer to the later Fiat Seicento Fiat 600 D The Fiat 600 (or "Seicento") was an automobile available as a sedan produced from 1955 to 1969. Measuring only 3.22 mlong, the top speed ranged from 95 km/h empty with the 633 cc engine to 110 km/h with the 767 cc version. The car had..
Fiat 850The Fiat 850 was a small rear-engined rear wheel drive car in the tradition of the Renault Dauphine and was produced between 1964 and 1973. Overview Its technical design was an evolution of the very successful Fiat 600. The internal name for the Fiat 600 development project was "Project 100" an..
Fiat AlbeaFiat Albea Manufacturer: Fiat Turkey Production: 2002 – present Class: subcompact car Body Styles: 4 Door Sedan Engines: FIRE Engines 1.2 8v, 1.2 16v, 1.4 8vFiassa Engines1.6 8vMultijet Diesel1.3 16v Also known as: Fiat Siena This article is part of the automobile series. The Fia..
Fiat AllisFiat-Allis is a firm that makes engineering vehicles. External links [Fiat Allis website] ..
Fiat AnsaldoThe 1925 Fiat Ansaldo armored car was produced in a prototype version only, and was based on a Pavesi heavy tractor. It was armed with a 45 mm cannon. Length: 4600 mmWidth: 2600 mmHeight: 2900 mmWheels: 1500 mm diameterWeight: 8250 kgMax speed: 40 km/hCrew: 3Motor: Fiat model 634, 6 cylinder, 8310 ..
Fiat BarchettaThe Fiat Barchetta is a roadster produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1995 to 2005 (though production was paused between May 2002 and 2004). History The Barchetta was developed between 1990 and 1994 under the project name Tipo B Spider 176. It was designed by Andreas Zapatinas, Peter Ba..
Fiat BR.20A Fiat BR.20 on the ground between missions. The Fiat BR.20 Cicogna (Italian: "stork") was a twin engined bomber in the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. Contents 1 History2 Operators3 Specifications (Fiat Br.20M)4 References5 External link6 Relate..
Fiat Bravo/BravaFiat Bravo & Brava Manufacturer: Fiat Production: 1995—2001 Class: Small family car Body Styles: FF 3 and 5-door hatchback Predecessor: Fiat Tipo Successor: Fiat Stilo Similar to: Fiat Marea The Fiat Bravo and Fiat Brava are two small family cars produced by the Italian manufact..
FIAT Carnicer Torrejón FSFIAT Carnicer Torrejón Fútbol Sala is a futsal club based in Torrejón de Ardoz, city in the autonomous community of Community of Madrid. The club was founded in 1984 and her stadium is Pabellon Parque Corredor with capacity of 4,500 seaters. The club has the sponsorship of Automoviles Carnice..
Fiat CinquecentoFiat Cinquecento Sporting "Cinquecento" may also refer to the earlier Fiat 500 The Fiat Cinquecento is a city car released by Fiat in late 1991 to replace the 126. It was replaced in 1998 by the Seicento. It was available with two trim levels, 'S' and 'SX', and two choices of engine, a 704&n..
Fiat CoupéFiat Coupé Manufacturer: Fiat Production: 1994-2000 Body Styles: FF compact coupé Predecessors: None Successors: None Competitors: Honda Prelude Wikimedia Commons has media related to: [media] The Fiat Coupé (officially titled the Coupé Fiat) was a coupé produced ..
Fiat CR.32Fiat CR.32 The Fiat CR.32 was an Italian biplane fighter used in the Spanish Civil War and WW2. A notable feature was that the lower wing was shorter than the upper wing. It was well liked by its crews, being very manuverable and having a strong fuselage structure. It was used extensively in ..
Fiat CR.42Fiat CR.42 Falco The Fiat CR.42 Falco ("Falcon") was a biplane which served as the primary fighter aircraft of Italy's Regia Aeronautica at the outbreak of World War II. Contents 1 Development2 Operational history3 Variants4 Operators5 Specifications (CR.42)6 ..
Fiat CromaThe Fiat Croma is an automobile from Italian manufacturer Fiat, produced in two distinct generations, one built from 1985 to 1996, and the other one since 2005. Contents 1 19852 20053 Safety in the Croma3.1 External links 1985 The "Type Four" chassis of the original Croma wa..
Fiat currencyIn economics, fiat currency or fiat money is money that enjoys legal tender status derived from a declaratory fiat or an authoritative order of the government. It is often associated with paper money because, absent government fiat, bank notes are not a legal tender in payment of debt, and only sp..
Fiat DinoThe Fiat Dino is a front-engined, rear-drive sports car manufactured between 1967 and 1973. It was an intermediate step towards creating the "true" Dino by Ferrari, and the two are often confused. The Fiat Dino allowed Ferrari to achieve the necessary production numbers to homologate Alfredino ..
Fiat DoblòThe Fiat Doblò is a van and leisure activity vehicle produced since 2001 by the Italian manufacturer Fiat. It was first launched to the public in Holland, and received the "2006 International Van of the Year" award by an international jury from 19 countries. The Doblo has both heavy commercial an..
Fiat DucatoThe Fiat Ducato is a large van produced by Fiat. The Fiat Ducato is the same van as the Citroen Relay and the Peugoet Boxer, which are all by far the most popular vans to convert into motorhomes. The Fiat Ducato van comes in many different variations. The Ducato Goods Transport has a payload o..
Fiat DunaFiat Duna sedan Fiat Duna Weekend The Fiat Duna (Fiat Prêmio in Brazil) was a small car produced by Fiat in Brazil, based on the Fiat Uno. Unlike the European Uno, it was a sedan, rather than a hatchback, as such models were more popular in Brazil, and a wagon version was also produced...
Fiat ElbaThe Innocenti Elba (or Fiat Elba) was an automobile that replaced the Fiat Duna Weekend in 1991. After the flop of "Duna Berlina", the Fiat produced only the wagon version of Duna, the Duna Weekend, after named Innocenti Elba. "The mirror of Duna" was produced with only one motor version: the Elba ..
Fiat FerroviariaFiat Ferroviaria is the rail division of FIAT of Italy. Fiat Ferroviaria began building locomotives in the 1930s and later acquired the rail business of SIG of Switzerland in 1995. ..
Fiat FiorinoFiorino is the model name that Italian car maker Fiat gives to the van derivatives of their small cars. The first version of the Fiorino was based on the Series 2 127 with the back being a van box, i.e. a "high-cube" design. It was launched in 1977. It received a facelift in 1980. Then, in 1984, ..
Fiat G.50Fiat G.50 The Fiat G.50 Freccia (Italian: "Arrow") was an Italian fighter aircraft of World War II. It was the first Italian low-wing monoplane fighter with enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear to go into production (without the enclosed cockpit though, as Italian pilots felt uncomfo..
Fiat G.55The Fiat G.55 Centauro (Italian: "Centaur") was a single engine single seat WW2 Fighter used by the Italian Air Force from 1943-1945. By early 1943 increased allied bombing raids over Italy showed that there was no suitable high altitude fighter to deal with them effectively. The Macchi C.202s ..
Fiat IdeaThe Fiat Idea is a mini MPV built by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 2004. The car is based on the Punto's floorpan and shares all its engines. The Idea is noted for its versatile interior, which includes sliding and folding rear seats, making the best possible usage of a body under 4 metres in..
Fiat justitia ruat caelumFiat justitia ruat caelum is a Latin legal phrase, literally translating to "let justice be done though the heavens may fall." It signifies that equity and justice must be carried out by courts even if their decisions have adverse effects. It originates from William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield's ..
Fiat L6/40Fiat L6/40 '''Carro Armato L 6/40 General characteristics Crew 2 (commander/gunner and driver) Length 3.78 m (12 ft 5 in) Width 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Height 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Weight 6.8 tonnes Armour and armament Armour 6 mm to 30 mm Main armament 20 mm Breda 35 S..
Fiat M11/39The Fiat M11/39 was an Italian light tank used from 1939 through World War II. Designed as a breakthrough tank, its career was cut short due to shortcomings such as a weak hull-mounted 37 mm gun and armor that was too light. The hull design was used in the development of the more successful Fiat ..
Fiat M13/40The Fiat M13/40 light medium tank which was designed to replace the Fiat L6/40 and the Fiat M11/39 in the Italian Army at the start of World War II. It was armed with a 47mm gun in a rotating turret and 4 Breda 30 machine guns. The Fiat M14/41 was a variant of the same tank with a more powerful ..
Fiat M14/41The Fiat M14/41 was Italian light tank that served from 1941 in Italian Army. The M14/41 was slightly improved version of the earlier Fiat M13/40. Italian armoured fighting vehicles of World War II Light Tanks and Tankettes L3/35 | Fiat L6/40 Medium Tanks Fiat M11/39 | Fiat M13/40 | Fia..
Fiat MareaThe Fiat Marea is a small family car (compact) available as a sedan/saloon and a wagon/estate (Fiat Marea Weekend), manufactured by the Italian carmaker Fiat Auto. Launched in 1996, the Marea models were essentially different body styles of Fiat's hatchback offerings, the Bravo and Brava. Conten..
Fiat MultiplaThe Fiat Multipla is the name given to two different automobiles manufactured by Fiat, the first from 1956 to 1965, and the second from 1998 to the present. Contents 1 Original Multipla (1956–1965)2 The modern Multipla (1998–present)2.1 Inner room and flexibility3 ..
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Fiat Oggi--> Fiat Oggi (named after "today" in italian) was a small 2 door sedan produced in Brazil from 1983 until 1985. It was based on the Brazilian Fiat 147 but its underpinnings were from the Panorama. This car was a response to the new sedans in the Brazilian market: The Chevrolet Monza, the VW Voyag..
Fiat PalioFiat Palio Manufacturer: Fiat Auto S.p.A. Production: 1996 – present Class: Subcompact car / Supermini Body Styles: 3- and 5-door hatchback4-door sedan5-door station wagon2-door pickup truck Engines: FIRE Engines 1.0 8v, 1.0 16v, 1.2 8v, 1.2 16v, 1.4 8vFiassa Engines1.0 8v, 1.3 8v, 1.5..
Fiat Palio WeekendFiat Palio Weekend Manufacturer: Fiat Auto S.p.A. Production: 1996 – present Class: supermini Body styles: 5 door station wagon Engines: FIRE Engines 1.2 16v, 1.4 8vFiassa Engines1.5 8v, 1.6 8vTorque1.6 16vPowertrain1.8 8vMultijet Diesel1.3 16vTurboDiesel1.7 8v TD Similar models: Chevro..
Fiat PandaThe Fiat Panda is a city car from the Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat. The first Fiat Panda was made from 1980 to 2003 with only few changes, and is now sometimes referred to as the "old Panda". The second model, launched in 2003, is sometimes referred to "new Panda" or "Nuova Panda" (in Itali..
Fiat Panorama--> The Fiat Panorama was a small 2 door station wagon released in Brazilian market in March of 1980. It was a 147 variant but its mechanicals were adapted for a heavier weight. The Panorama entered in the market of the small wagons for those customers who had a big family but couldn't pay a lot fo..
Fiat PuntoFiat Punto Manufacturer: Fiat Production: 1993 — present Class: Supermini Body Styles: FF 3 and 5-door hatchback3-door convertible (Mark 1 only) Predecessor: Fiat Uno Successor: Still in production Mark 1 Production: 1994—1999 Mark 2 Production: 1999—2003 Mark 2b Produc..
Fiat Regata1986 Fiat Regata 85 The Fiat Regata was the saloon version of the small family car Fiat Ritmo. It was produced from 1983 to 1990, corresponding to the post-facelift Ritmo. The Regata had a choice of two gasoline and two diesel engines. Competitors in the same class as the Regata were the Au..
Fiat RitmoThe 1978 Fiat Ritmo, styled by Bertone of Italy, was the most distinctive looking small family car in Europe on its launch. It was badged in Britain and the U.S. as the Fiat Strada but failed to attract many Ford Escort/Austin Allegro buyers because of its unconventional appearance. Legend has it th..
Fiat ScudoThe Fiat Scudo is a medium-sized van. It is larger than the Fiat Doblo and smaller than the Fiat Ducato vans. The 'Combinato' version, which is basically a normal Scudo van with rear seats and windows, is a popular vehicle of choice of taxi drivers, as their size can accommodate up to 7 people. ..
Fiat SediciThe Fiat Sedici is a mini SUV developed by Suzuki and Fiat mainly for the European market. It was introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and is built at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Hungary. The expected production volume is 60,000 units per year, 1/3 to be sold by Fiat and 2/3 by Suzuki, rebadged ..
Fiat Seicento"Seicento" can also refer to the earlier Fiat 600 The Fiat Seicento is a city car produced by the Italian company Fiat since 1998 as a replacement to the Fiat Cinquecento. It didn't differ much from its predecessor, retaining the same chassis and general dimensions, with the Seicento gaining a m..
Fiat SienaFiat Siena Manufacturer: Fiat Auto S.p.A. Production: 1996 – present Class: subcompact car Body Styles: 4 Door Sedan Engines: FIRE Engines 1.0 8v, 1.0 16v, 1.2 8v, 1.2 16v, 1.4 8vFiassa Engines1.0 8v, 1.3 8v, 1.5 8vEuropa/Sevel Engines1.4 8v SPI, 1.6 8v SPITorque1.6 16vPowertrain1.8 8vMu..
Fiat SOHCDesigned by Aurelio Lampredi the Fiat SOHC engine first appeared in the front-wheel drive (FWD) Fiat 128 of 1969. The inline 4-cylinder engine comprised an iron block with an aluminium cylinder-head containing a single over-head camshaft operating directly on both the inlet and exhaust valves in a..
Fiat StiloFiat Stilo Manufacturer: Fiat Production: 2004—present Layout & Class: FF compact Body Styles: 3 and 5-door hatchbackstation wagon Predecessor: Fiat Bravo/Brava Successor: Still in production The Fiat Stilo is a compact automobile produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 20..
Fiat Strada--> Fiat Strada Manufacturer: Fiat Auto S.p.A. Production: 1996 – present Class: supermini pickup truck Body Styles: 2 door Pickup Shares components with:: Fiat Palio Fiat Siena Fiat Albea Engines: FIRE Engines 1.2 16v, 1.4 8vFiassa Engines1.3 8v, 1.5 8vTorque1.6 16vPowertrain1.8 8vJT..
Fiat Tagliero BuildingThe Fiat Tagliero Building in Asmara, Eritrea is a Futurist Style service station completed in 1938 and designed by the Italian architect Giuseppe Pettazzi. From the beginning conceived as a simple petrol station, Pettazzi designed a building that resembles an aeroplane. It consists of a central t..
Fiat TempraRear of a Fiat Tempra The Fiat Tempra was a family car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1990 to 1995. History The Tempra was introduced in February 1990 as a replacement for the Fiat Regata, and was developed alongside the Alfa Romeo 155 and Lancia Dedra on the Fiat Tipo platf..
Fiat TipoFiat Tipo Manufacturer: Fiat Production: 1988-1995 Class: Small family car Body styles: FF 3 and 5-door hatchback Predecessor: Fiat Ritmo Successor: Fiat Bravo/Brava Related: Fiat CoupéFiat TempraAlfa Romeo 155Zastava Yugo Florida Competitors: Citroën ZXFord EscortPeugeot 309Renault 19V..
Fiat TopolinoFiat Topolino The Topolino was an automobile model manufactured by Fiat from 1937 to 1955. The Topolino (the Italian name for Mickey Mouse, meaning "little mouse") was the name given to the first Fiat 500 and was one of the smallest cars in the world at the time of its production. Launched in..
Fiat Twin Cam engineDesigned by Aurelio Lampredi the Fiat Twin Cam was an advanced straight-4 automobile engine produced from 1959 through 1994 as a Fiat/Lancia engine and from 1994 onwards with a redesigned cylinder-head as an Alfa Romeo engine (replacing the original Alfa Romeo Twin-Cam in all front-wheel drive Alfa ..
Fiat UnoFiat Uno Manufacturer: Fiat Production: 1983—present Layout & Class: FF supermini Body Styles: 3 and 5-door hatchbacksedanstation wagon Predecessor: Fiat 127 Successor: Fiat Punto The Fiat Uno is a supermini produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat. The Uno began production in..
Fiat X1/9The FIAT X1/9 is a two-seater mid-engined sports car designed by Bertone and built by FIAT. X1/9 is correctly pronounced in Italian as Icsunonove: 'x' (ics) 'one' (uno) 'nine' (nove). Phonetically iks-oo-no-nov-eh. Engish speaking countries pronounce the name as 'x-one-nine', and occasionally (inc..
Fiat ZeroThe Fiat Zero was a car produced by FIAT from 1912 to 1915. It sold for the equivalent of 23,250 € in 2003. It was equipped with a 1.9-liter, 15-hp engine that achieved about 19.6 miles per gallon and could reach about 44 MPH. It was the first Fiat to sell more than 2,000 units. References Fiat G..
FIA (disambiguation)FIA is a three-letter acronym (TLA) which may refer to: The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile is the world governing body for all forms of motor sport using four wheels or more.The Freedom of Information Act (United States) is a piece of legislation that governs rules about freedom of inf..
FIA General AssemblyThe FIA General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. It consists of the presidents of each of the FIA's member clubs and national organizations. Its one scheduled annual meeting is entitled the "Ordinary General Assembly"; in addition, the Assemb..
FIA GT ChampionshipThe FIA GT Championship is a sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisations (SRO) at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The championship is mostly concentrated in Europe, but throughout the years has visited other continents, most lately vis..
FIA Super LicenceThe FIA Super Licence is a qualification allowing the licence holder to take part in Formula One events as a driver. The licence is issued by the FIA upon request. To qualify for an FIA Super Licence the requesting driver must already be the holder of a Grade A competition licence, and additionall..
FiľakovoFiľakovo (Hungarian: Fülek, German: Fülleck) is a town in the Banská Bystrica Region of south-central Slovakia. Historically it was part of the Nógrád (Novohrad) region. The first written record of the town is from 1242. One can find the ruins of the medieval castle in the town. People Sán..
Fiţa LovinFiţa Lovin (born January 14, 1951) is a former middle distance runner from Romania who won the bronze medal in 800 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics. She also won a silver medal at the 1985 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Her personal best time in 1500 metres, 4:03.46, is one of the better re..
Fi (album)fi is the debut album from music producer Bibio (Stephen Wilkinson). It was released in the summer of 2004. Track listing "Cherry Blossom Road" – 1:26"Bewley In White" – 4:25"Puffer" – 3:42"Cluster At CWM Einion" – 1:35"London Planes" – 1:22"It Was Willow" – 2..
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