FSO Syrena History
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First shown at the Poznań Trade Fair in 1955, the Syrena (Polish for 'mermaid' — the symbol of Warsaw) entered mass production on 20 March 1957 as FSO's attempt at a smaller, more affordable companion to the Warszawa. Unlike the Warszawa, it was a Polish-conceived design rather than a foreign licence, though it relied on two-stroke engines of two and later three cylinders.
A succession of variants followed — the 100, 101, 102, 103, and 104 — before the Syrena 105 became the most popular iteration. Commercial derivatives included a van (Bosto) and a pickup (R20). A coupé (Syrena Sport) and hatchback (Syrena 110) were designed but never reached production.
In 1972 FSO transferred Syrena production to the newly established Fabryka Samochodów Małolitrażowych (FSM) in Bielsko-Biała, where it continued until 30 April 1983. FSO itself built 177,234 Syrenas; FSM added a further 344,077, for a combined total of 521,311.
Body styles
- Sedan (2-door)
- Van
- Pickup
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