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Engine

TypeAir-cooled twin-cylinder, rear-mounted, 2-stroke
Displacement767 cc792 cc
Bore × stroke77 × 82 mm80 × 79 mm
Power output~25 hp (DIN)~23 hp (DIN)
CarburetorSingle Weber
Engine code100DB (Bianchina-derived)100HB (Primula-derived)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Gearbox4-speed manual, synchromesh on 2nd–4th
DriveRear-wheel drive
Final driveTransaxle, differential integral with gearbox

Chassis & Suspension

StructureBox-section steel platform chassis; fibreglass-reinforced polyester bodywork
Front suspensionIndependent, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic dampers
Rear suspensionIndependent, coil springs, trailing arms
SteeringWorm and sector
BrakesHydraulic drum, four-wheel
WheelsSteel rims, 4.5J × 12
Tyres5.00-12

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase1,840 mm
Overall length3,110 mm
Overall width1,370 mm
Overall height1,230 mm
Track (front)1,120 mm
Track (rear)1,100 mm
Kerb weight~490 kg

Performance & Consumption

Top speed~105 km/h~110 km/h
0–100 km/h~35 s (est.)
Fuel consumption~5.5 L/100 km (est.)
Fuel tank20 L

Identification

Chassis prefix100DB-XXXXXX100DB/1-XXXXXX
Total production343 examples159 examples
Production years1963–19641965–1966
BodyOpen cabriolet/barchetta in fibreglass-reinforced polyester
DesignerCarrozzeria Boneschi (Luigi Rapi, attr.)
Chassis numbers run from 000001. The prefix change from 100DB to 100DB/1 is the definitive marker of Phase 2 (800 cc) production. Some cars have been incorrectly described with the wrong prefix in auction catalogues — always verify against the engine number.
Autobianchi Stellina — bare chassis structure, official factory photograph
Fig. 1 — The Stellina's bare steel platform chassis, revealing the box-section structure over which the fibreglass body is laid. Official Autobianchi factory photograph.