Fiat Coupe FA/175 1.8 16V (131 Hp)
Fiat Coupe:
The Fiat Coupé , officially also known as Coupé Fiat, is a car that was manufactured by Fiat between 1993 and 2000. The two-door, four-seater coupé was introduced at the Bologna Motor Show in December 1993 and features an exterior design by Chris Bangle at Centro Stile Fiat and an interior designed by Pininfarina.
The Fiat Coupé made media headlines in auto magazines during 1992, after several spy shots were taken revealing the car on test. Fiat had decided to produce a new coupé based upon the old Tipo platform when the Pininfarina factory was suddenly dormant after the Cadillac Allanté project failed around 1990. Two designs were put forward, with Fiat's in-house Centro Stile team competing with Pininfarina. The concept as put forward by Centro Stile's Chris Bangle unexpectedly won the Fiat management over. The design previously offered by Pininfarina was eventually accepted by Peugeot, who adopted it as the 406 Coupé in October 1996....(Read more on Wikipedia)
FA/175 Overview:
Fiat Coupe (FA/175). With 164 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1180 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.1 s). The top speed reaches 205 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (131 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.1 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (295 L); may require careful packing.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(FA/175: 1993 - 2001).
| General: |
| Brand: | Fiat |
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| Model: | Coupe |
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| Generation: | FA/175 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 16V (131 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1996 |
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| End of production: | 2001 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 131 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 75 Hp/l [Same length.] |
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| Torque: | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 183A1000 More details about the engine 183A1000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1747 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.9 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.1 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 111 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 |
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| Max. weight: | 1600 |
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| Max load: | 420 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 295 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4250 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1768 mm mm [2mm more] |
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| Height: | 1355 mm mm [15mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1491 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1479 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 | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/55 R15 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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