Fiat Panda ZAF 141, facelift 1991 1000 ie CAT (45 Hp)


Fiat Panda:

The Fiat Panda is a city car manufactured and marketed by Fiat. The first generation Panda, introduced in 1980, was a two-box, three-door hatchback designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani of Italdesign and was manufactured through 2003 — receiving an all-wheel drive variant in 1983. SEAT of Spain marketed a variation of the first generation Panda under license to Fiat, initially as the Panda and subsequently as the Marbella.
The second-generation Panda, launched in 2003 as a 5-door hatchback, was designed by Giuliano Biasio of Bertone, and won the European Car of the Year in 2004. The third-generation Panda debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, was designed at Fiat Centro Stilo under the direction of Roberto Giolito and remains in production in Italy at Pomigliano d'Arco. The fourth-generation Panda is marketed as the Grande Panda, to differentiate it from the third generation that is sold alongside it. Developed under Stellantis, the Grande Panda is produced in Serbia....(Read more on Wikipedia)

ZAF 141, facelift 1991 Overview:

Fiat Panda (ZAF 141, facelift 1991). With 74 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.7 l/100km). Weighing only 702 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 140 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 (45 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 16 sec).

Cons:

  • • Compact cargo space (270 L); may require careful packing.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III City Cross: January, 2020 - 2020).

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:Panda
Generation:ZAF 141, facelift 1991
Modification (Engine):1000 ie CAT (45 Hp)
Start of production:July, 1991
End of production:December, 1994
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:45 Hp @ 5250 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:45 Hp/l [295mm less]
Torque:74 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:141 C2.000 More details about the engine 141 C2.000
Engine displacement:999
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Single-point injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHV
Engine oil capacity:3.8 l
Coolant:5 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:70 mm mm
Piston Stroke:64.9 mm mm
Compression ratio:9:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:4.9 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:16 sec
Maximum speed:140 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:15.6 kg/Hp, 64.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:9.5 kg/Nm, 105.4 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:15.2 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:702
Max. weight:1115
Max load:413
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1088 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:270 l
Fuel tank capacity:40 l
Size:
Length:3410 mm mm [295mm less]
Width:1490 mm mm [172mm less]
Height:1420 mm mm [215mm less]
Wheelbase:2159 mm mm [141mm less]
Front track:1263 mm
Rear (Back) track:1265 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):9.45 m [above average]
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.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size135/75 R13
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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