The Fiat 850 Sport Coupé, introduced in 1965 (updated in 1968 as the 850 Sport), was a compact rear-engined car developed from the Fiat 850 saloon. Styled by Fiat’s in-house Centro Stile (not Pininfarina), it featured a sleeker fastback profile and upgraded engine tuning. While modest in outright power, its nimble chassis and low weight made it a regular contender in sub-1,000 cc rally and touring classes across Europe during the late 1960s.
Its unibody construction, quick steering rack, and short wheelbase made the 850 Sport Coupé particularly agile in tight rally conditions. Optional Abarth kits further boosted performance for competition use.
While not a works-level WRC challenger, the 850 Sport Coupé was beloved in grassroots and regional rallying, often punching above its weight class in endurance and technical stage rallies.
The rear-mounted engine gave the 850 excellent traction in slippery conditions. Its quick steering and short gearing encouraged aggressive, momentum-based driving. Though underpowered compared to larger rivals, it excelled in tight switchbacks and complex hill stages where handling was paramount.
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