Fiat Marea 185 1.8 i 16V (132 Hp)


Fiat Marea:

The Fiat Marea is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1996 to 2007. Available as a saloon and an estate, the Marea models were essentially different body styles of Fiat's hatchback offerings, the Bravo and Brava. The Marea replaced the earlier Tipo-based Fiat Tempra, as well as the larger Croma.
While the Fiat Stilo Multiwagon was the successor of the estate version, the Marea Weekend, the Fiat Linea replaced the saloon version in 2007. The car became officially available from 11 September 1996....(Read more on Wikipedia)

185 Overview:

Fiat Marea (185). With 164 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1195 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.6 s). The top speed reaches 198 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:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (182 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 7.9 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Generous trunk capacity of 500 Liters.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Weekend (185): 1999 - 2000).

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:Marea
Generation:185
Modification (Engine):1.8 i 16V (132 Hp)
Start of production:2000
End of production:2002
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:132 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:75.6 Hp/l [92mm less]
Torque:164 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:182A2000 More details about the engine 182A2000
Engine displacement:1747
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:4.3 l
Coolant:6 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:82 mm mm
Piston Stroke:82.7 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.3:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.6 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:9.6 sec
Maximum speed:198 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:9.1 kg/Hp, 110.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.3 kg/Nm, 137.2 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:9.1 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1195
Max. weight:1785
Max load:590
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:430 l
Fuel tank capacity:63 l
Size:
Length:4393 mm mm [92mm less]
Width:1740 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1420 mm mm [90mm less]
Wheelbase:2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1475 mm
Rear (Back) track:1440 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 brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/65 R14
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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