Fiat Marea 185 2.0 i 20V Turbo (182 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 264 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1310 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.4 s). The top speed reaches 227 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 |
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| Model: | Marea |
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| Generation: | 185 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i 20V Turbo (182 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2000 |
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| End of production: | 2002 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 182 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 91.1 Hp/l [90mm less] |
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| Torque: | 264 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 185 A4.011 More details about the engine 185 A4.011 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
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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: | Turbocharger |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 75.65 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.2 kg/Hp, 138.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 201.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 |
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| Max. weight: | 1790 |
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| Max load: | 480 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 400 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4395 mm mm [90mm less] |
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| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1420 mm mm [90mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1475 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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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 | 195/60 R15 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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