The Fiat Coupe is a sports car that has won love among many for its cool temper and great looks. The Italians, as always, were at their best, having presented the automotive world with an inexpensive and fairly decent copy.
There really aren't that many sports cars in Fiat's history. But the Fiat Coupe can be safely attributed to those. In 1998, the manufacturers made light cosmetic tuning, and in 1999 they produced a limited edition with a special aerodynamic skirt, sporty red and black Recaro seats and painting some exterior elements in titanium. In addition, the starter motor is activated in a racing manner with a separate button, and the standard five-speed manual transmission has been replaced by a six-speed one.
Italians are on top again
For the Italian automaker Fiat, the beginning of 1993 was marked by the fact that the concern released a version of the sports car Fiat Coupe. Their predecessor is FIAT Dino. From the moment it appeared at the Brussels Motor Show and immediately sought the ardent love of motorists, this version was produced until 2003. Over the past 10 years, the Fiat Coupe has undergone several modifications. A compact car with wide enough tires feels great and confident on the road. It is easy to operate and highly maneuverable. When cornering, this rather attractive "kid" behaves nicely and perfectly holds the radial curves of the road.
The front-wheel drive platform of the Fiat Tipo hatchback was used as the basis for creating the coupe. The car with a length of 4, 25 meters had a four-seater saloon, ABS and power steering. And the turbo versions also had a viscous coupling in the front wheel drive.
This car was collected in the Italian city of Turin. Three years after its deafening release, the Fiat Coupe has undergone a slight restyling. The exterior of the car remained intact except for the radiator grill. Power units have undergone changes. In 1998, after minor changes, the Fiat Coupe LE was introduced to the automotive market. It is worth noting that the first model of this vehicle was purchased by the famous race car driver Michael Schumacher.
The first model "Fiat-Coupe"
The designer and owner of the Pininfarina atelier, Chris Bracelet, designed the look of the Fiat Coupe. He also designed the Ferrari design. And later he also became widely known as the chief designer of the BMW brand. His imagination allowed him to create an aggressive car that attracts admiring glances. An aluminum tank cap, bulging headlights, perforated brake discs and red calipers add exaltation and gloss to this model. The salon is already more relaxed and made in a traditional classic style.
The panel on which the instrument panel is located is painted in body color. There are so many devices that it seemed to be in the cockpit of an airliner, including a voltmeter, an oil pressure and temperature gauge. The engine is started by pressing an aluminum button. Looks like a symbol of a sports model. A very comfortable and rather chubby leather steering wheel has two adjustments (for the height and length of the column). The rear seats are very comfortable for both children and adults, unlike most two-door cars. Everything is trimmed in dark red leather. And, of course, master Chris Bracelet could not have put his Pininfarina logo on. Very roomy trunk (almost 300 liters).
The first Fiat Coupe was equipped with a 2.0 liter engine with sixteen valves and four cylinders. As a result, we got two versions. The first is naturally aspirated with 139 horsepower and turbocharged with 190 horsepower. The second is a 220 horsepower two-liter engine with five cylinders and twenty valves. For that time, the car had an excellent speed indicator. The installed turbine allowed it to accelerate to 250 kilometers per hour, and in 6.5 seconds the car reached 100 kilometers per hour. Car production continued until 2000. A total of 72,762 copies of the Fiat Coupe were produced. In 2001, everyone's favorite car, which made the dreams of many “cool to drive,” come true, was discontinued.
Complete set "Fiat-Coupe"
The basic configuration included the following functions:
- anti-blocking braking system;
- brake force distribution system;
- power steering;
- front airbags;
- protective beams on the doors;
- anti-theft system;
- central locking;
- fifteen-inch disks;
- electronic windows on the front doors;
- electric drive and heated mirrors;
- tinted glass;
- fog lights;
- air conditioner (for model 1, 8);
- climate control (for model 2, 0).
Additional options allowed the installation of a CD - player.
Reviews about "Fiat-Coupe"
It should be noted that, despite the excellent technical characteristics, the cost of this model is very democratic. Fiat Coupe can be purchased depending on the year of manufacture in the price range from 225 thousand to 550 thousand rubles. This was noted by many motorists in the first place. This pricing policy allows fairly young people to purchase a vehicle. You can safely call this car just a youth. For very little money, you can buy a sports car with good technical performance.
Motorists note that there are no problems with this model with regards to components. There are always necessary spare parts. Lots of details fit from other Fiat models. Also, the prices for spare parts are very pleasing to car owners, they are inexpensive as a result.
There are many positive reviews about the car's engine power, it surpassed all expectations. The maneuverability and good handling of the machine are also noted. The comfort in the cabin is also noted. It not only looks great, but also functional enough.
Fiat Coupe owners note that when the speed is increased to maximum, the engine simply “hits”. He asks to press the gas pedal like a powerful musical installation, eager to show what dcibelles it is capable of.
The “buzz” that one gets from driving this car is simply difficult to convey in words. Three thousand rpm only improves the dynamics and throttle response of this model. And it cannot be otherwise. Wide and rather low, a bit like a "turtle" on wide discs, it seems to stick to the road and, thus, gives a feeling of confidence and comfort. This is especially felt on sharp turns. She is not thrown to the sides, does not shake, she behaves very "cool". The playfulness, drive and high speed of this "baby" unambiguously introduce into a dizzying courage.
Therefore, it is not recommended to purchase this model for absolutely novices. It is unsafe despite its good stability. Due to the fact that the car is low, a "fly in the ointment" is added to the "honey" reviews. Namely, if the road surface is uneven, then it will become a torment for the rider. Therefore, on such a vehicle, you don't really drive along potholes and potholes. And another unpleasant moment, which the owners of this model point out, is that in winter after washing, the larva of the gas tank cap, door larvae and handles freeze.
The Fiat Coupe is a really competitive car. And it has a number of advantages. Its engine capacity is lower than that of other manufacturers' models by an average of three liters. This significantly reduces fuel consumption and allows the car owner to significantly save their money.
