Fiat Tipo 356 1.6 (110 Hp) Automatic
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)
356 Overview:
Fiat Tipo (356). With 152 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1205 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.2 s). The top speed reaches 192 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (110 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 11.2 sec).
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.3 L/100 km for its class.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 520 Liters.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(160: 1994 - 1995).
| General: |
| Brand: | Fiat |
| Model: | Tipo |
| Generation: | 356 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (110 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 110 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68.8 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 152 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 55268036 More details about the engine 55268036 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 5.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 91.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.6 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1205 |
| Max. weight: | 1705 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 800 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4532 mm mm |
| Width: | 1792 mm mm |
| Height: | 1497 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2636 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1542 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1543 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.93 m [above average] |
| 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 | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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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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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15; 205/55 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15; 16 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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