Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
In the mid-90s, Fiat returned to the sports car market with a two-door vehicle aimed at customers who looked for an alternative to the Alfa Romeo GTV.
With so many small-sized hatchbacks and compact vehicles, it was a surprise when Fiat launched this sporty vehicle at the Bologna Motor Show in December 1993. Unlike the rest of the range, the Coupe wasn't built to do school runs, even though it could. And, while the car sported the Pininfarina badges, it was penned by a young American designer called Chris Bangle. The same person who later moved to BMW and shook the world.
With a front end resembling some supercars, the Coupe was nicknamed "mini-Ferrari" by the brand's fans. The car's bumper integrated the grille flanked by the foglamps and the blinkers. At the same time, the lower part of the apron was completed with a lip spoiler. From its profile, the Coupe revealed its sporty styling with a raked windshield and a short cabin, while at the rear, a short deck ended the vehicle. Chris Bangle didn't want to leave the side body panels simple and made two ascending sculptured lines on the fenders that matched the upper side of the wheel wells. Finally, at the back, the car sported a pair of round taillights on each side, flanking a wide-opened trunk.
The interior was designed by Pininfarina and featured a unique element on the market. The dashboard was adorned by a horizontal trim that matched the car's exterior color. Additionally, the dials were incorporated into this trim in front of the driver. Since it was a sports car, the automaker added sports seats with high bolstering, while in the rear, there was minimal room for two passengers.
Throughout its career, the Coupe was fitted with a wide choice of gasoline engines ranging between 129 hp (131 PS) and 217 hp (220 PS). In addition, all versions were paired with manual transmissions that sent the torque to the front wheels.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 6300 RPM 130 HP @ 6300 RPM 129 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 121 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 164 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.3 in (4249 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.4 cuFT (294 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (139 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 102 KW @ 6000 RPM 139 HP @ 6000 RPM 137 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 180 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.2 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.3 in (4249 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.4 cuFT (294 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2685.2 lbs (1218 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 214 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 6100 RPM 147 HP @ 6100 RPM 145 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 186 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131.7 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.3 in (4249 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.4 cuFT (294 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2745 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 234 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 5500 RPM 190 HP @ 5500 RPM 188 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 290 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.3 in (4249 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.4 cuFT (294 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2806.5 lbs (1273 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 230 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (220 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 162 KW @ 5750 RPM 220 HP @ 5750 RPM 217 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 310 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.3 in (4249 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.4 cuFT (294 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2833 lbs (1285 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 241 g/km |