Fiat Bravo 182 1.2 16V 80 (82 Hp)


Fiat Bravo:

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 Bravo (182). With 113 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.5 l/100km). Weighing only 985 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.5 s). The top speed reaches 173 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:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (154 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 8 sec, suitable for most driving situations.

Cons:

  • • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.4 L/100 km combined.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(182: 1996 - 2000).

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:Bravo
Generation:182
Modification (Engine):1.2 16V 80 (82 Hp)
Start of production:1998
End of production:2001
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:82 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:66 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:113 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:182B2000 More details about the engine 182B2000
Engine displacement:1242
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:2.8 l
Coolant:5.3 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:70.8 mm mm
Piston Stroke:78.9 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.2:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:9.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5.5 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:12.5 sec
Maximum speed:173 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:12 kg/Hp, 83.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:8.7 kg/Nm, 114.7 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:11.9 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:985
Max. weight:1510
Max load:525
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1030 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:280 l
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4025 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1755 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1420 mm mm [Same height.]
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 gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc [bad for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size175/65 R14
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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