Formally provided in opening of FIATs Mirafiori plant in-may 1939, the AB 40 finished up being, during those times, one thing of a cutting-edge vehicle. Considering revolutionary solutions such as for example twin drive and free tires mounted as fundamental to assist overcome hurdles, it had been a match for every worldwide rival in identical course. The AB 41 variation, introduced in 1941, included some improvements, yet its main device (a 20 mm Breda 35 cannon) remained comparable. Able to over 70 Kph on the way and very very nearly 40 Kph off road (two times than many other automobiles in to the Regio Esercito), it proved effective in combat no matter what the defects due to using bad materials towards the armour as well as the complex 4-wheel steering system. It absolutely was a while later changed by the improved AB 43 variation
