Fiat 2800
The 'Musone' flagship commissioned by Mussolini to rival Mercedes-Benz.
- Power
- 85 bhp
- Top speed
- 81 mph
- Est. value
- $220k–$315k
About the Fiat 2800
The Fiat 2800 was the final new model released by the Italian marque before the Second World War, designed by Dante Giacosa under pressure from Benito Mussolini to create a prestigious state vehicle. It introduced the 'Musone' (big nose) styling, featuring a prominent raked grille that would influence post-war Fiats. While Giacosa initially proposed a radical rear-engined layout, the conservative board insisted on a traditional front-engine, rear-drive configuration for reliability. The car served as the official transport for the Italian Royal Family, the Pope, and high-ranking government officials, remaining in ceremonial use well into the 1960s.
Fiat 2800 specs
The Fiat 2800 produces 85 bhp (63 kW). It has a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h).
| Make | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Model | 2800 |
| Trim | 2.8 |
| Years | 1938–1944 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 624 built |
| Engine | 2.9-litre straight-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,852 cc (2.9 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 85 bhp (63 kW) at 4,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,855 kg (4,090 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 46 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Fiat 2800 worth?
A typical Fiat 2800 is estimated to be worth $220,000 – $315,000 (about £164,000 – £235,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Fiat 2800 rarity in CarSpot
The Fiat 2800 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Fiat 2800 fun facts
- Six special 'Torpedo Reale' parade versions were named after horses in the Italian Royal stable, including the famous 'Alcinoo' used by King Vittorio Emanuele III.
- The 2800 was the first Fiat to feature modern luxuries like headlamp flashers and self-cancelling indicators.
- A shortened military version, the 2800 CMC (Corta Militare Coloniale), was produced for high-ranking officers during the war.