FIAT X 19 X1/9 BERTONE (UNO TURBO) pt2

[@discerningmind]

Wonderful car! This X-19 IS like a Baby Ferrari! The owner knows how to drive, and how to handle a clutch. He must have had perfect practice in operating a clutch, because not many people can be as smooth and exacting. It as much of a joy watching the owner drive as it is watching this car's performance. Thank you from the USA.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Thanks for your comment I will let Björn know😊 He has done some more work on this car and I will be visiting him again shortly with more videos to come.

[@dylank4353]

We have a silver 78/79 on our property, it's been sitting in the shed for longer than I've been alive (1999), hoping within the next year I can at least get it pulled out.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Hope you get the time to get it done, it will be worth it.

[@dylank4353]

@@CarsofSwedenlive they seem like alot of fun. If they are anything like the fiero it will be. How did you go about getting that engine?

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

@@dylank4353 He was very lucky because as he was sourcing parts he met a guy who had a X19 build in the past and had some bits left over.

[@yves3560]

Check it well, do some changes that make it reliable, and have fun !!

[@yves3560]

@@dylank4353 Believe me, I drove a Fiero once and it doesn´t come near. The X1/9 sticks to the ground in corners like none :)

[@Ferrari246GT]

200hp and better tires are the two things x1/9s always needed. With those changes, the X1/9 could perform as well, or better than, far mote expensive cars, including the Porsche 911.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

I have to admit that I was surprised by the performance of that car.

[@neutronalchemist3241]

For Gandini the Stratos had been a rushed project, equipped with an engine he didn't like that much. The X1/9 was the car he really believed in. He put in it all that he had. Weight distribution, scheme of suspensions, centering of the mass, use of space... For economic reason (it was intended to replace the 850 spider, an economic convertible meant to be a first-car for young drivers) it was equipped with the single-cam of the 128, but he knew that, with the Fiat Twincam (the will be X1/9 Abarth), the car would have been a blast.

[@halnwheels]

I owned a '78 and an '85 from brand new. I loved them both but they should more be compared to a 914, not a 911. In fact, a 1.8 or 2.0 liter 4 cylinder 914 will cook a 911 of the same vintage on a road course. The X1/9, as wonderful a car as it is, requires more suspension and engine work than a 914 in order to get there.

[@thomassuit7450]

@@halnwheels Which the car in this very video has.

[@halnwheels]

That’s awesome. Both mine were bone stock, but loved nevertheless.

[@fabianwylie8707]

Had two X19 , one in 1993 was in gold colour 1.3 engine and a 1982 Year , , the other one in 2004 and was in blue and a 1984 Year . Love them and miss them , brilliant cars and packed with so much fun 💪💪🏆🏆

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Fantastic cars and who knew they could be that quick 😀

[@GB-ml2pl]

Which year is the most successful?

[@brendanayres7920]

That looks a LOT of fun. Well done. What a great project.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

The project is not complete yet, and this car has had a lot more done👍🏾 New video coming very soon.

[@philipmulville8218]

Great video. Your guest speaks English very well - what a gent.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Thanks i will let him know 👍🏾 He's been busy upgrading the car and next summer we will see the results, so make sure your subbed.

[@weets69]

Wow! That’s a sweet restomod X1/9. Great build. I want it😎

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

More upgrades have been done to this car, all will be revealed in a video soon.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Nice video mate. I Love the X1/9 and this one is killer - beautifully built and just right power-wise. It needs to be a Fiat engine doesn’t it? Honda engine transplants don’t sound the same! 😊

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Thanks for the comment 👍🏾 The engine choice is the right one, in my opinion, and this car has had many upgrades since this video was made, so a new video is coming soon. Thanks for watching.

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@CarsofSwedenlive excellent, I’ll look forward to seeing that. I just bought a 30-year barn find X1/9 and want to transplant it on my new “Classic Nut” channel. 👍🏻

[@TheAlfaNut]

PS you don’t sound very Swedish mate! 😉

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

@@TheAlfaNut 😉

[@plane_guy6051]

Whatever engine makes it go the fastest is the best engine. I don't care about the sound being 'authentic'.

[@marcusott2973]

I always wanted to do something like this to my ex-girlfriends X 1/9. Would have NEVER turned out thus clean and well executed. Hats off this is the nicest most impressive I've ever seen 👏 🙌 👌

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

I'm going to do another show on this car because its had a lot more upgrades lately, so stay tuned👍🏾

[@marcusott2973]

@@CarsofSwedenlive just subbed, well worth it 👌

[@chris8949]

What a lovely car ! Owned one in trhe 80th and still miss the midengine feeling !

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

It's a well-balanced car lots of fun to drive.

[@Bluehand24]

Nice job

[@gaycha6589]

The perfect engine swap choice. Ferrari engineers had a hand in the Uno Turboie engine development.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

👍🏾

[@yves3560]

I´ve been thinking of an Uno Turbo engine for my X1/9 as well, but on the other hand I live in Belgium and there´s a fucking ridiculous speeding camera behind every bush here. I would loose my drivers licence in NO time. Have fun in Sweden mate !

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Keep an eyes on the channel because he's been upgrading the car and I will be visiting him again soon.

[@yves3560]

@@CarsofSwedenlive Will do :)

[@topandeneil]

Speachless...

[@joevarga5982]

You can't spell, either.

[@topandeneil]

@@joevarga5982 Thank you, teacher.

[@wylieSteve]

Wow, very lively acceleration! In most X ride alongs the car seems slow and anemic, this one is quite quick.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

More videos of this car are coming to the channel with even more upgrades.

[@markbowden7238]

Re the engine, he quotes over 200 rwhp from 1400 cc, but doesn't mention anything about the internals so I assume they are stock Uno Turbo. That's a power increase of over 100bhp over stock. Without seeing the dyno printout for torque and power, it's impossible to know if it's any good. I suspect the printout would prove how chasing a peak power figure comes at the expense of everything else. But the way, the small block Lampredi will make 200bhp, naturally aspirated, in fast road tune so what's the point of the turbo?

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

I will put this question to Björn and have him answer it for you.

[@markbowden7238]

@@CarsofSwedenlive thanks, because I'd like to know if I've missed a trick! btw you'll notice he's using the stock throttle body which is basically the same as the Punto GT / X19 ie (US spec), and restrictive compared to ITB's.

[@NalleNilson]

It is an overhauled 1,3l Uno Turbo Mk1 engine with stock internals except the cam that's from a Fiat Regata/Strada/Ritmo. 440cc injectors and a Mitsubishi TD04 HL14T Turbo. All new sensors and a MaxxECU Race ECU. Power increase is about 130-145 hp over stock (105 hp). Results from dyno says 205 hp and 267 Nm on the wheels. It has lots of torque/power in the mid range but peaks between 4000-6800rpm so the car performs good on both street and track. Not much happening above 7k.

[@NalleNilson]

@@markbowden7238 Yes it is the stock TB. The MaxxECU and MAP sensor allowed me to remove the VERY restrictive stock AFM. The TB flows reasonably good.

[@markbowden7238]

@@NalleNilson ah, ok, wow that's impressive, the dyno results! Must be a great fun to drive as a result. Very nice build, thanks for sharing. Mark

[@ralphedelbach]

Good video quality but I find the wind noise objectionable. Sound levels vary too much as well. Thanks.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Thanks for watching 👍🏾 We had a problem with one of the mics on this video, but all is good now.

[@maffrefj]

Bra jobb där och väldigt snyggt byggt 🏁

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Han är duktig den där killen.

[@НиколайКолев-л5ф]

👍👍👍Жалко, че вече не се произвеждат такива автомобили.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Yeah your right its a pity they don´t make cars like this anymore but its even more fun when you find an old one and make it the way you want it.

[@orangek5]

i am 1.90 meter long ,can i sit normal in this car ,beca use it looks very little?

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

I think you could fit but you wouldn't be very comfortable.

[@orangek5]

@@CarsofSwedenlive thanks for your answer, really like the model, but find a good one is something here. good job

[@lolbeckstar]

Really wanted one in the 90s but found my knees a bit too cramped around the steering wheel, and I'm 1.88

[@pazooter]

Wow! Nice! Once driving my 1974 X1/9 (stock) on back country roads in Ohio, fast to impress a girl, I came around a blind corner to suddenly see an Amish horse and buggy. Great brakes! It killed the engine quiet. Clip-clop, clip-clop, clip-clop... The car was fine, but she wouldn't go out with me again.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

😄😄 The most important thing was the car was ok 👍🏾

[@pazooter]

Perfectly okay. I put 100,000 miles on the car and never had a bit of engine trouble. Rust and wheel bearing trouble, yes. Awesome car! @@CarsofSwedenlive

[@tekis0]

Lovely channel! Your tastes are similar to mine.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Nice to hear 👍🏾

[@CX0909]

Love to see an X 1/9 get a super charged Hayabusa engine. That would be a rocket.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

👍🏾

[@manodfergus]

Great video. Personally speaking, I'm not sure extra power, speed and upgrades are the way forward with X1/9s. Their true strength was in their mid-engined corner handling as stock.

[@exxy19]

Well you're wrong. Improving the main flaw of an x1/9 making at fast enough to meet the superb handling is definitely the way to go. I've done it myself and the car becomes much more in balance with it self.

[@markbowden7238]

@@exxy19 I agree

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

👌🏾

[@stephenr6427]

Such good looking cars

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

He's been upgrading the car, and I will be featuring it again this summer.👍🏾

[@Realeyesrealizereallies15]

200h.hp is perfect for that car.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

It certainly feels like enough 👍🏾

[@nigelbriggs6880]

Beautiful

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

👌🏾

[@billrouts8315]

perfect , power ???????

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

🙂

[@urbanartillery3973]

looks quick

[@OutdoorsPNW]

Is that a joke

[@OutdoorsPNW]

I mean it is going like 100 but it takes forever to get there

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

👍🏾

[@voytach]

O kurwa! Amazing...

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Follow up video coming shortly with latest upgrades.

[@PatrickBrown-lv7rv]

Had a blue 78' x1/9 RH Australia deliverd, fun car. Engine & Brakes would transform them.Looks great in white, Early ones could came in white in Canada, usally blue,bronze or green metalic.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Nice 👍🏾 He's updated the car even more since I did this video, New video coming soon.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.!!! (BABVVEN & TEBBVEN & BEFVO laws)

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

The good news is we have a few years left to burn some serious Rubber 👊🏾🏎

[@thomassuit7450]

All electric gives them total control over the populace.

[@plane_guy6051]

The music is REALLY distracting. Both the guys have heavy accents so hard enough to understand even without the music so why make it even worse by adding music? Too bad because I was interested but gave up watching due to not being able to hear what you were discussing.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Noted 👍🏾

[@brownkiddy77]

Primo

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Bellissimo

[@JohnSchiavoneJrBSEERN]

annoying music

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

Sorry about that John but I hope you enjoyed the video anyway.

[@BrianCLTNC]

Just buy a 2000 Porsche Boxster!

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

No fun in that.

[@BrianCLTNC]

Just buy a 2000 Porsche 986!

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

That's to easy.