Fiat Coupe: description, specifications, reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Italian automaker Fiat introduced its version of sports cars, the Fiat Coupe, in early 1993. Drivers liked this model so much that its production lasted almost ten years. During this time there were several modifications. This car is distinguished by good handling and maneuverability. Feels confident on the road. Holds turns well. He goes exactly where he is directed. Small dimensions together with wide tires allow the car to hold the road perfectly. Attractive appearance attracts the attention of others.

Appearance on the market

In 1993, a new two-door sports car, the Fiat Coupe, was introduced at the Brussels Motor Show. It was developed on the basis of the Fiat Dino model. Collected in the Italian city of Turin.

Three years after the premiere, the Fiat Coupe was modified. After restyling, the exterior of the car remained unchanged. Except for the grille. Only power units have been changed.

In 1998, the Fiat Coupe LE appeared on the market, which featured improved options. The first copy of this model was purchased by the famous racing driver Michael Schumacher.

Description of the first models

The Fiat Coupe, which first appeared on the market, was equipped with a 2.0 liter engine, four cylinders and sixteen valves. There were two versions: atmospheric with a power of 139 hp. and turbocharged with a power of 190 hp

The second version of the engine is a two-liter with five cylinders and twenty valves. Its power was 220 hp

Chris Bracelet designed the exterior of the Fiat Coupe. Pininfarina (auto design studio) is his salon. The result is a dynamic, slightly aggressive and eye-catching version. Aluminum gas cap, red calipers and perforated brake discs give the car a rugged look. Slightly convex headlights smooth this effect.

The salon is made in a traditional style. On the panel stripe painted in body color. It has a dashboard on it. Dark red leather trim with "Pininfarina" lettering. The engine is started by pressing an aluminum button, as a reminder of sports models.

Car after restyling

As mentioned above, in 1996 the model was restyled. Outside, only the grille was changed.

Under the hood installed new, more powerful engines. Power unit with a volume of 2.0 liters, with 5 cylinders, a speed controller, two-chamber. Had two options: turbocharged (220 hp) and atmospheric (147 hp). The installed turbine made it possible to accelerate the car to 250 km / h, which at that time was one of the best indicators. To accelerate to a hundred km / h,the model only needed 6.5 seconds.

A more modest version of the engine is a 130 hp gasoline engine. and a volume of 1.8 liters.

Modifications and their characteristics

Fiat Coupe was produced in several modifications. Their main characteristics can be seen in the table below:

Features	Fiat Coupe
	1, 8	2, 0 (139 HP)	2, 0 (147 HP)	2, 0 Turbo (190hp)	2, 0 Turbo (220 HP)
Year of issue	June 1996-December 2000	June 1994-July 1996	May 1998-December 2000	June 1994-July 1996	October 1996-December 2000
Body	coupe	coupe	coupe	coupe	coupe
Number of doors	two	two	two	two	two
Number of seats	four	four	four	four	four
Volume, cm3	1747	1995	1998	1995	1998
Power, hp	131	139	147	190	220
Number of cylinders	four	four	five	four	five
Cylinder Arrangement	row	row	row	row	row
Fuel Type	gasoline	gasoline	gasoline	gasoline	gasoline
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drive	Front	Front	Front	Front	Front
Maximum speed, km/h	205	208	212	225	250
Time needed to accelerate to 100 km/h	9, 2	9, 2	8, 9	7, 5	6,5
Fuel consumption in city mode, l/100 km.	11, 9		14		14, 4
Fuel consumption on the highway, l./100 km.	6, 8		7, 3		7, 5
Fuel consumption in combined mode, l./100 km.	8, 6		9, 8		10, 1
Length, m.	4, 25	4, 25	4, 25	4, 25	4, 25
Width, m.	1, 77	1, 77	1, 77	1, 77	1, 77
Curb weight, kg.	1180	1218	1245	1273	1285

Complete set of models

The basic package includes the following features:

Anti-Lock Braking System (or ABS)

Brake force distribution system

Power steering

Front airbags

Protective beams on the doors

Central lock

Anti-theft system

Alloy wheels (15")

Power windows on front doors

Power mirrors

Heated mirrors

Fog lights

Tinted glass

In addition, air conditioning was installed on model 1, 8, and air conditioning was installed on model 2, 0 l. (147 hp) climate control.

It was possible to install as additional options:

CD player

Alloy wheels - 16 inches

Electric driver seat (except 2.0T 220HP model)

A/C (except 2.0L 147HP where climate control was installed on all models)

Prices and reviews

"Fiat-Coupe" belongs to the middle price category. Largely due to this, this model is chosen by young people. For this money you can get a sports car with good performance. It cannot but rejoice that you can find all the necessary spare parts for this car.

Fiat Coupe produced in 1994 costs about 300 thousand rubles. For the 1995 model, they give about 345 thousand rubles. A 1996 car is estimated at 340 thousand rubles. Cars of 1997 and 1998 cost a little less, 285 thousand rubles and 225 thousand rubles, respectively. Fiat Coupe 2000 can be purchased for 525 thousand rubles.

The cost of spare parts is much lower than, for example, on an Audi, BMW or Mercedes model.

Only positive reviews have been addressed to the Fiat Coupe. Car owners are pleased with maneuverability, a powerful engine, a beautiful interior, and handling.

From the reviews of those who purchased this for themselvescar, you can get a lot of useful information. Having studied them, it is easy to draw certain conclusions. With an increase in speed towards the maximum, the motor simply “sings”. And the gas pedal asks for more. The pleasure of traveling cannot be put into words. After 3 thousand revolutions per minute, the dynamics and throttle response only improve. Low and wide, on wide rims, the car is easy to drive. On turns feels confident. Do not recommend this car as a first car. Playfulness and high speeds introduce a certain courage. And without experience, this is fraught with consequences. Absolutely everyone pays attention to the car. It looks much more expensive than it actually is. There may be problems with the sale. The car is little known to drivers. It is necessary to find a "knowledgeable" person who likes to drive fast.

Fiat-Coupe is a worthy competitor to its counterparts from other manufacturers. And it has some advantages. For example, its volume is lower than that of models from other automakers (an average of three liters and more). This reduces consumption and, accordingly, helps the driver save.