Hi, thank you, but I think you may have misunderstood

We respect the students' efforts and they deserve congratulations that their work is being displayed at Geneva, but actually most enthusiasts do not think the X1/99 is the right design to be an "X1/9 spiritual successor", as Fiat has proclaimed it to be, if any such thing were to be produced in the future.

We are not asking Fiat to build the X1/99. We are simply telling Fiat that IF they build ANY car that is supposed to be a "spiritual successor" or "inspired by" the original X1/9 that the enthusiast community would strongly desire / demand that THAT production car be mid engined.

The reason this is happening NOW is because we've had communication with some individuals at Fiat and while it is true there is no "official" plan to produce the X1/99, it is also true that the X1/99 has started a lot of talk at Fiat that the "idea" of ANY X1/9-like "successor" might be something worth considering for production. The same sources indicated that if that were to happen, any such car would be front engine and front wheel drive.

That is the one point that has thrown enthusiasts into speaking out on the matter. The majority FIRMLY do NOT believe that any car without a mid-engine could have a legitimate claim to any such "successor" (spiritual or otherwise) connection to the X1/9.

So in essence what you are saying is true, Fiat is not likely to produce the X1/99 itself. It IS true however that they would consider something "like that idea" (something small and sporty in the "spirit" of the X1/9) for production. Now is the time for us to make our feelings known to Fiat about that, while the X1/99 at Geneva has raised the interest of those people of influence in the company and the "successor" topic is fresh on everyone's minds... "Strike while the iron is hot" as they say.

In any event, thank you for your input and participation! Please do continue to monitor / participate here.

Peace, -Mac