Fiat 128 Coupe 1.1 (AC 5) (65 Hp)
Fiat 128:
The Fiat 128 is a small family car which was manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1969 to 1985. The bodystyles were a two- or four-door sedan, three- or five-door station wagon as well as two- or three-door coupé.
With engineering by Dante Giacosa and engine design by Aurelio Lampredi, the 128 was noted for its relatively roomy passenger and cargo volume — enabled by a breakthrough innovation to the transversely-mounted front-engine, front-drive layout which became the layout "adopted by virtually every other manufacturer in the world" for front-wheel drive. Fiat promoted in its advertising that mechanical features consumed only 20% of the vehicle's volume. The 128 running gear and engine, reconfigured for a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, were used in the Fiat X1/9 sports car....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe Overview:
Fiat 128 (Coupe). With 83 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 810 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.6 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (65 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 14.6 sec).
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Familiare: 1975 - 1981).
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| Brand: | Fiat |
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| Model: | 128 |
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| Generation: | Coupe |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.1 (AC 5) (65 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | March, 1972 |
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| End of production: | March, 1975 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 65 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 58.2 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
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| Torque: | 83 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 128AC5.000 More details about the engine 128AC5.000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1116 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 55.5 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.5 kg/Hp, 80.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.8 kg/Nm, 102.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.9 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 810 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3826 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1560 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1310 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2223 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1325 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1333 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 | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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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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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Wheel rims size | 4.5J x 13 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer |
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Behind the wheel of the Fiat 128. How does it handle on the road?