Fiat Coupe FA/175 2.0 16V Turbo (190 Hp)
Fiat Coupe:
The Fiat Coupé , officially also known as Coupé Fiat, is a car that was manufactured by Fiat between 1993 and 2000. The two-door, four-seater coupé was introduced at the Bologna Motor Show in December 1993 and features an exterior design by Chris Bangle at Centro Stile Fiat and an interior designed by Pininfarina.
The Fiat Coupé made media headlines in auto magazines during 1992, after several spy shots were taken revealing the car on test. Fiat had decided to produce a new coupé based upon the old Tipo platform when the Pininfarina factory was suddenly dormant after the Cadillac Allanté project failed around 1990. Two designs were put forward, with Fiat's in-house Centro Stile team competing with Pininfarina. The concept as put forward by Centro Stile's Chris Bangle unexpectedly won the Fiat management over. The design previously offered by Pininfarina was eventually accepted by Peugeot, who adopted it as the 406 Coupé in October 1996....(Read more on Wikipedia)
FA/175 Overview:
Fiat Coupe (FA/175). With 290 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1320 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.5 s). The top speed reaches 225 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (139 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.2 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9 L/100 km combined.
- • Compact cargo space (295 L); may require careful packing.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Fiat |
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| Model: | Coupe |
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| Generation: | FA/175 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 16V Turbo (190 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1993 |
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| End of production: | 2001 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 190 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 95.2 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 175A1000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1995 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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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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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
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| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 8:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.9 kg/Hp, 143.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.6 kg/Nm, 219.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.1 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1320 |
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| Max. weight: | 1690 |
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| Max load: | 370 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 295 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4250 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1766 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1340 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2540 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1491 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1477 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 |
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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 | 205/50 R16 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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