Fiat Tipo 160 1.8 i GT (104 Hp)


Fiat Tipo:

The Fiat Tipo in Turkey and Dodge Neon in Mexico and the Middle East) is a compact car. A three-box sedan version was unveiled at the 2015 Istanbul Motor Show in May 2015, and commenced sales in Turkey in October 2015. In 2016, it was followed by a hatchback and a station wagon version, for the European market. The Tipo is assembled at the Tofaş plant in Bursa, Turkey, by the Italian automaker Fiat and is built on the Fiat Small Wide LWB platform. It replaced the Bravo and Linea in the C-segment range. The Tipo was designed by Centro Stile Fiat in Mirafiori, Turin. In December 2015, the car won the 2016 Best Buy Car of Europe Award, from the Autobest jury made up of Europe's twenty-six leading journalists, from twenty-six different European countries....(Read more on Wikipedia)

160 Overview:

Fiat Tipo (160). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1124 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12 s). The top speed reaches 183 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (104 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 12 sec).
  • • Standard trunk space (350 L) suitable for daily needs.

Cons:

  • • Relatively high fuel consumption: 8.8 L/100 km combined.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(160: 1992 - 1995).

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:Tipo
Generation:160
Modification (Engine):1.8 i GT (104 Hp)
Start of production:1993
End of production:1995
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:104 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:59.2 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:137 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:835 C2.000 More details about the engine 835 C2.000
Engine displacement:1756
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:5.2 l
Coolant:6.9 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:84 mm mm
Piston Stroke:79.2 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.8 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:12 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:12 sec
Maximum speed:183 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:10.8 kg/Hp, 92.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:8.2 kg/Nm, 121.9 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:11.4 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1124
Max. weight:1650
Max load:526
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:710 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:350 l
Fuel tank capacity:48 l
Size:
Length:3958 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1700 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1450 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1429 mm
Rear (Back) track:1415 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/60 R14 T
Front suspensionSpring Strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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