Fiat Panda ZAF 141 0.9 (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 Overview:
Fiat Panda (ZAF 141). With 67 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.1 l/100km). Weighing only 670 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18.5 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 18.5 sec).
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (272 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(ZAF 141: 1981 - 1985).
| General: |
| Brand: | Fiat |
| Model: | Panda |
| Generation: | ZAF 141 |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.9 (45 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 45 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 49.8 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 67 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 100 GL3.000 More details about the engine 100 GL3.000 |
| Engine displacement: | 903 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.4 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 65 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 68 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 18.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 18.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 140 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.9 kg/Hp, 67.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10 kg/Nm, 100 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 17.6 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 670 |
| Max. weight: | 1150 |
| Max load: | 480 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1088 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 272 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 750 kg |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3380 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1460 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2160 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1254 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1249 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.2 m [above average] |
| 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 | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Wheel rims size | 4J x 13 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension |
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