2 Seat Design Study Makes Us Wonder If Fiat Should Bring Back The X1/9 Sportscar

This study from IDECORE depicts a sporty little Fiat that revives the spirit of the Bertone-designed Fiat X1/9 from the 1970s and early 1980s. 

 Dubbed the 'XXX' (for some reason), it adopts a Targa solution that allows for solid structural rigidity, as well as a best of both worlds type of thing from a designer's perspective. The artist managed to draw this car up in such a way that it's hard for us to think of it as anything other than a Fiat.

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ricks0me - 1/21/2016 5:50:24 PM

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Build It

HenryN - 1/21/2016 6:22:02 PM

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The X1/9 would bring back lots of fond memories for me. It was tiny, light and severely under-powered, but so much fun to drive. Hydroplaning in Houston downpours was something not to be afraid of. Or maybe I was just young then.

MDarringer - 1/21/2016 8:43:00 PM

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A new X1/9 for $25K well equipped should have come to market instead of the Alfa Romeo Fiero.

The X1/9 has an iconic look--like the Porsche 914/914-6--and is remembered fondly by an older generation.

Build it and kill the utterly stupid Alfa Romeo 4C

cidflekken - 1/22/2016 12:15:21 PM

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This brings back memories of my Dad and I driving my aunt's X 1/9 from Arkansas to Florida in tornado weather. Pretty scary ,but fun at the same time. Loved that little car.

MDarringer - 1/22/2016 9:17:25 PM

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One of my "grandfathers" has one and he got it new back in the day when he thought he was swingin' and seXXXee. He adores the car.

TomM - 1/23/2016 10:38:09 AM

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MDarringer - I got some news for you - the X1/9 WAS swingin and sexy

MDarringer - 1/23/2016 11:33:58 AM

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I'd rather have a 914 because it is child's play to turn it into a 914-6. I've flipped a couple 914s that way.

mini22 - 1/24/2016 5:59:23 PM

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I have to say I like it better than the new upcoming "Fiata". Further I agree on the 4C. In concept it seems great. However it's ride, handling, steering compromise simply misses the mark. Alfa needs a better suspension engineer to correct it.