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Fiat Ritmo I (138A, facelift 1982) 130 TC Abarth 2.0 (130 Hp)
Fiat Ritmo:
The Fiat Ritmo is a small family car which was manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1978 to 1988 with two facelifts. It has a front-engine, front-wheel drive layout and was offered as a three-door or five-door hatchback or as a two-door cabriolet. Export versions for the UK, US and Canada were marketed as the Fiat Strada. In 1979, SEAT Ritmo production began under licence by SEAT in Spain, which was restyled in 1982 to become the SEAT Ronda.
The Ritmo was styled by Sergio Sartorelli at Fiat's Centro Stile in Turin and was launched in April 1978 at the Turin Motor show. The name Ritmo derives from the Italian for "rhythm", and Strada derives from the Italian for "road. " Production reached a total of 1,790,000 and ended in early 1988 it was replaced by the Fiat Tipo....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (138A, facelift 1982) Overview:
Fiat Ritmo (I (138A, facelift 1982)). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (130 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Overall Rating: 2.5/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (138A, facelift 1982): 1982 - 1985).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Fiat |
| Model: | Ritmo |
| Generation: | I (138A, facelift 1982) |
| Modification (Engine): | 130 TC Abarth 2.0 (130 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1983 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 6700 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Engine Model/Code: | 138AR2.000 B More details about the engine 138AR2.000 B |
| Engine displacement: | 2000 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Compression ratio: | 11.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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