Fiat Regata 138 85 1.6 (82 Hp)


Fiat Regata:

The Fiat Regata is an automobile produced by Italian automaker Fiat from 1983 until 1990. The Regata name was used for the sedan and station wagon versions of the Fiat Ritmo hatchback, corresponding to the post-facelift Ritmo. The Regata was offered with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, although Fiat's Argentinean operations installed other engines from later Fiat models as production there continued until 1995.
Spanish builder SEAT created a similar saloon car from Ritmo underpinnings called the SEAT Málaga, but development of the two cars was carried out separately....(Read more on Wikipedia)

138 Overview:

Fiat Regata (138). Weighing only 1000 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (68 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Generous trunk capacity of 513 Liters.

Cons:

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


Specifications:

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:Regata
Generation:138
Modification (Engine):85 1.6 (82 Hp)
Start of production:1983
End of production:1985
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:82 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre:51.7 Hp/l
Engine Model/Code:149 A.000
Engine displacement:1585
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Carburettor
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:4.1 l
Coolant:7 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5.4 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:11 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:11 sec
Maximum speed:180 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:12.2 kg/Hp, 82 Hp/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10.5 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1000
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:513 l
Fuel tank capacity:55 l
Size:
Length:4260 mm
Width:1650 mm
Height:1410 mm
Front overhang:820 mm
Rear overhang:992 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
Rear brakesDrum
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit

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