The Dardo was a small two-seater sports car manufactured in Brazil

Brazil

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  by Corona S. S. Viatura e Equipamento of Diadema

Diadema, São Paulo

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, São Paulo between 1979 and 1983.

The Dardo, based on the Fiat X1/9

Fiat X1/9

The Fiat X1/9 is a two-seater mid-engined sports car designed by Bertone and manufactured by Fiat from 1972-1982 and subsequently by Bertone from 1982-1989....

, had a mid-mounted engine made by Fiat

Fiat

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- the Dardo F 1.3 had a 1.3 litre engine, Dardo F 1.5 had a 1.5 litre engine. Fuel consumption was too high (12 -13 litre/100 km).