The smallest engined Fiat 131 Twin cam in 1367cc format is no match for a 2 litre version but it far exceeded my expectations when you consider the limitations mentioned in the subject title.
I've never seen a roadtest of this engine in English so I had no idea what to expect. On the trip home from Italy it cruised all day between 130 and 150km/h with all the ease of a modern car. No excessive wind or engine noise and enough power in reserve to pick up the pace if needed.
Well how fast can it go...?
Fiat claim a top speed of 160km/h. Is this realistic I wonder...? Well in strict test conditions and only carried out where legally permitted and by a fully trained racing driver, these are the test results...?
This is just to get warmed up...!
This is to see if the car could match Fiat's claimed maximum...
Yes - It can - Can it do any better...??
One final push...
And even at an indicated 178km/h there still felt a little extra to come. Taking into account Fiat's famous exageration of speed on their speedos this should prove that the car is at least up to it's original claim despite being 26 years old, and probably has a bit extra on top.
No twin Cams were harmed during the filming of this experiment! 
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