Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Fiat unveiled the Tipo in 1988 as a replacement for the aged Ritmo, who was on the market for ten years. It was available only as a 5-door version.
Fiat considered that a hatchback had to have five doors appealing to families, and it sees no reason for making it with three doors. Later on, in 1993, it understood that 3-doors hatchbacks were a big part of the market and fixed their mistake. But for five years, the 5-door was the only option to go for a Tipo.
The car was designed by I.DE.A institute by a former lead-designer from Zagato, Ercole Spada. He used straight or slightly curved lines to create an appealing look for the Tipo. Moreover, it designed it to be built as a sedan and still keep most of the body panels. The wrap-around plastic bumper visually enhanced the rectangular headlights and flat front fascia. A slightly ascending beltline ran across the vehicle up to the D-pillar since the Tipo featured an additional glass area behind the rear doors.
Inside, the designer followed the straight-lines theme from the exterior and imagined a dashboard with long and flat surfaces. Even the instrument cluster was designed with angular lines with a grid pattern in the background.
Under the hood, Fiat installed a wide choice of engines. There were six gasoline and three diesel versions. The latter was on an ascending trend on the market, and hence Fiat's expertise in compression ignition engines was big. It didn't want to lose those customers.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1372 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 6000 RPM 69 HP @ 6000 RPM 68 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 106 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2160.5 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1372 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 6000 RPM 71 HP @ 6000 RPM 70 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 76 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 103 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (78 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1580 cm3 |
Power: | 57 KW @ 6000 RPM 77 HP @ 6000 RPM 76 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 124 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6250 RPM 90 HP @ 6250 RPM 89 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 123 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2281.8 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 5750 RPM 113 HP @ 5750 RPM 111 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 115 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 156 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2460.4 lbs (1116 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3703.8 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (146 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 6250 RPM 145 HP @ 6250 RPM 143 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 173 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128.6 mph (207 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3703.8 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT FWD (57 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1697 cm3 |
Power: | 42 KW @ 4600 RPM 57 HP @ 4600 RPM 56 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 72 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM 98 Nm @ 2900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2237.7 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.1 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1929 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4600 RPM 65 HP @ 4600 RPM 64 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 88 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 119 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2347.9 lbs (1065 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L Turbo D 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1929 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4100 RPM 90 HP @ 4100 RPM 89 BHP @ 4100 RPM |
Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 186 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2480.2 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |