Fiat Brava 182 1.6 16V (103 Hp) Automatic


Fiat Brava:

The Fiat Bravo and Fiat Brava are small family cars produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1995 to 2003. They were effectively two versions of the same car: the Bravo, a three-door hatchback, and the Brava, a five-door fastback. The Bravo name was revived in January 2007, with the all-new Fiat Bravo, a replacement for the Stilo. The new version was available only with five doors.
The name Brava was also used in the United States in the 1980s, on the earlier Fiat 131....(Read more on Wikipedia)

182 Overview:

Fiat Brava (182). With 144 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1065 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.2 s). The top speed reaches 215 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (103 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 12.2 sec).
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.2 L/100 km for its class.
  • • Standard trunk space (380 L) suitable for daily needs.

Cons:

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


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(182: 1995 - 1998).

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:Brava
Generation:182
Modification (Engine):1.6 16V (103 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:1996
End of production:2002
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:103 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre:65.1 Hp/l
Torque:144 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:182A4000 [Same engine] More details about the engine 182A4000
Engine displacement:1581
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
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:3.8 l
Coolant:7 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:86.4 mm mm
Piston Stroke:67.4 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:12.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.2 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:12.2 sec
Maximum speed:215 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:10.3 kg/Hp, 96.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.4 kg/Nm, 135.2 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:11.6 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1065
Max. weight:1630
Max load:565
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:775 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:380 l
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4187 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1741 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1410 mm mm [10mm less]
Wheelbase:2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1461 mm
Rear (Back) track:1463 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesDisc [bad for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/60 R14
Wheel rims size14
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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