Fiat Tipo 160 1.6 i (80 Hp)
Fiat Tipo:
The Fiat Tipo in Turkey and Dodge Neon in Mexico and the Middle East) is a compact car. A three-box sedan version was unveiled at the 2015 Istanbul Motor Show in May 2015, and commenced sales in Turkey in October 2015. In 2016, it was followed by a hatchback and a station wagon version, for the European market. The Tipo is assembled at the Tofaş plant in Bursa, Turkey, by the Italian automaker Fiat and is built on the Fiat Small Wide LWB platform. It replaced the Bravo and Linea in the C-segment range. The Tipo was designed by Centro Stile Fiat in Mirafiori, Turin. In December 2015, the car won the 2016 Best Buy Car of Europe Award, from the Autobest jury made up of Europe's twenty-six leading journalists, from twenty-six different European countries....(Read more on Wikipedia)
160 Overview:
Fiat Tipo (160). With 128 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10 l/100km). 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 12.4 s). The top speed reaches 170 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 (109 hp), ideal for city commuting.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(160: 1989 - 1995).
| General: |
| Brand: | Fiat |
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| Model: | Tipo |
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| Generation: | 160 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i (80 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1990 |
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| End of production: | 1993 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 3-5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 50.6 Hp/l [Same length.] |
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| Torque: | 128 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 160 A2.000 More details about the engine 160 A2.000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1581 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.7 l |
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| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 86.4 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 67.4 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.6 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.5 kg/Hp, 80 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.8 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1000 |
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| Max. weight: | 1520 |
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| Max load: | 520 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 710 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 350 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3958 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1700 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1450 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1429 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 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 | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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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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| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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