Fiat Marea Weekend (185) 1.8 i 16V (132 Hp)


Fiat Marea:

The Fiat Marea is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1996 to 2007. Available as a saloon and an estate, the Marea models were essentially different body styles of Fiat's hatchback offerings, the Bravo and Brava. The Marea replaced the earlier Tipo-based Fiat Tempra, as well as the larger Croma.
While the Fiat Stilo Multiwagon was the successor of the estate version, the Marea Weekend, the Fiat Linea replaced the saloon version in 2007. The car became officially available from 11 September 1996....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Weekend (185) Overview:

Fiat Marea (Weekend (185)). With 164 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1255 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (182 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 7.9 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Generous trunk capacity of 500 Liters.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

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


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Weekend (185): 1999 - 2000).

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:Marea
Generation:Weekend (185)
Modification (Engine):1.8 i 16V (132 Hp)
Start of production:2000
End of production:2002
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:132 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:75.6 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:164 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:182A2000 More details about the engine 182A2000
Engine displacement:1747
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
Engine oil capacity:4.3 l
Coolant:6 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:82 mm mm
Piston Stroke:82.7 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.3:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:10 sec
Maximum speed:195 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:9.5 kg/Hp, 105.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.7 kg/Nm, 130.7 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:9.5 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1255
Max. weight:1850
Max load:595
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1560 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:500 l
Fuel tank capacity:63 l
Size:
Length:4485 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1740 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1510 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1475 mm
Rear (Back) track:1440 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 brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size195/55 R15
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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