Fiat 128 Coupe 1300 3P (73 Hp)
Fiat 128:
The Fiat 128 is a small family car which was manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1969 to 1985. The bodystyles were a two- or four-door sedan, three- or five-door station wagon as well as two- or three-door coupé.
With engineering by Dante Giacosa and engine design by Aurelio Lampredi, the 128 was noted for its relatively roomy passenger and cargo volume — enabled by a breakthrough innovation to the transversely-mounted front-engine, front-drive layout which became the layout "adopted by virtually every other manufacturer in the world" for front-wheel drive. Fiat promoted in its advertising that mechanical features consumed only 20% of the vehicle's volume. The 128 running gear and engine, reconfigured for a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, were used in the Fiat X1/9 sports car....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe Overview:
Fiat 128 (Coupe). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (73 hp), ideal for city commuting.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Coupe: 1972 - 1981).
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| Brand: | Fiat |
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| Model: | 128 |
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| Generation: | Coupe |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1300 3P (73 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1973 |
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| End of production: | 1975 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 73 Hp Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 56.6 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 128AC000 More details about the engine 128AC000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1290 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 55.5 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
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| Space: |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3826 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1560 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1310 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2223 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1325 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1333 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Wheel rims size | 4.5J x 13 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer |
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Behind the wheel of the Fiat 128. How does it handle on the road?