General Did Panda ever come in an Automatic?

[danielsydney]

Hi guys from Australia, Just looking on the site at the Panda thread and was wondering was the Panda ever sold in an Automatic?

It would've been great in auto I think?

 

[Johnbee]

They sure did. They are called the Panda Selecta.

 

[danielsydney]

just looking on the net I can see they come only to some countries. Did they get sold in the UK? Were they popular and what were the gearboxes like?
they look fantastic fun. No wonder the Panda was more popular than the Fiat 126 and FSM Niki.I want a Panda.

 

[jangcy]

They're selling in UK, continent and maybe in other places like Japan, as that gearbox was made in Japan (I think by them).

 

[lewey]

The gearbox is an unusual CVT (belt) design with a electricity activated clutch. Basically, I would say they are a sound design and work well. Having no gears, a good condition one is very smooth to drive.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

They're selling in UK, continent and maybe in other places like Japan, as that gearbox was made in Japan (I think by them).

The gearbox is an unusual CVT (belt) design with a electricity activated clutch. Basically, I would say they are a sound design and work well. Having no gears, a good condition one is very smooth to drive.

Above is correct. They make great and very nippy Auto's and I absoloutly love them!

Get a Jap one and you'll get things like aircon etc also iirc.

In the UK they're unfortunatly becoming a rare sight though, as is the Panda full stop.

Jon.

 

[allen fletcher]

we have two did have three but lost one in my mates barn fire. They are one hell of a car I can not get my wife out of hers. it is one of the best things I have ever bought except for a number of 4x4 Pandas we own.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

it is one of the best things I have ever bought except for a number of 4x4 Pandas we own.

LOL. I personally prefer the Selecta, hence why the Sisley 4x4's been put on the bay

 

[Flossyfly]

I think mine is great

 

[Johnbee]

We have had 2 and they were the quickest thing from the lights. . . . for the first 30 feet anyway

 

[Flossyfly]

We have had 2 and they were the quickest thing from the lights. . . . for the first 30 feet anyway

lol :slayer:

 

[Johnbee]

lol :slayer:

amber light and foot to the floor yeeee ha

 

[urchin]

the CVT transmission was a joint thing with ford if i remember right they fitted it to the escorts i remember converting a few back to manual as they where expensive to repair.

 

[Giacosa]

Correct me if i'm wrong but didn't the very early versions come with a 1ltr and maxed out at 76.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Correct me if i'm wrong but didn't the very early versions come with a 1ltr and maxed out at 76.

They did come with a 1l carbed engine early on, but your thinking of the manual 750L that has a top speed of 76mph.

 

[Giacosa]

They did come with a 1l carbed engine early on, but your thinking of the manual 750L that has a top speed of 76mph.

Cheers MEP This has reminded me of a ride I had in Chris Watsons Selecta. It was like an allotment shed motivated by something deeply complex and technical.

 

[Pandarus]

They did come with a 1l carbed engine early on, but your thinking of the manual 750L that has a top speed of 76mph.

...that was a top speed of 76mph when new, I'm sure they lose mph as they get older

 

[Johnbee]

...that was a top speed of 76mph when new, I'm sure they lose mph as they get older

Ours didn't we had ours in the fast lane of the M2 doing a fair amount more than that. was quite funny as people were actually breaking and doing double takes when we went screaming passed

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Cheers MEP This has reminded me of a ride I had in Chris Watsons Selecta. It was like an allotment shed motivated by something deeply complex and technical.

OMG PMSL

...that was a top speed of 76mph when new, I'm sure they lose mph as they get older

Selecta is the only Motor I've ever got a speeding ticket in! (although only in a 30 zone), but believe you me when I say it easily keeps up with the outside lane! (the 1108cc this is)

Ours didn't we had ours in the fast lane of the M2 doing a fair amount more than that. was quite funny as people were actually breaking and doing double takes when we went screaming passed

:yeahthat:

 

[danielsydney]

Shame these Fiats were never sold in Australia. Does anyone know why they were not sold here?