Fiat Barchetta (183) Convertible (1995-2005)
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Fiat Barchetta (Type 183) is an entry-level subcompact convertible in production from 1995 to 2005. It was powered by a naturally-aspirated inline-4 engine that displaced 1.7 liters paired to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Almost an MX-5 look-aliike, the Barchetta has a FWD layout. Indeed, it shares its underpinnings with some of the worst subcompact hatchbacks on the market at the time from Fiat. Hence, while the Barchetta looks like a fun car, it lacks the dynamics, power, refinement, and reliability to be one.
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Neofiliac score 12% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Small turning circle
- Looks quite good
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Miserably low engine output
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Very little cargo space
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.1 L / 4.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
2
Payload
200 kg / 441 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Disc
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent, spring
Tire Size
195/55 R15
Turning Circle
10.3 m / 33.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1265 mm / 49.8 in
Size | Length
3916 mm / 154.2 in
Size | Width
1640 mm / 64.6 in
Track Width | Front
1412.0 mm / 55.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1407.0 mm / 55.4 in
Weight
1060.0 kg / 2336.9 lbs
Wheel Size
6.5J x 15
Wheelbase
2540 mm / 100.0 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
8.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
8.5 sec
Fuel Economy
8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
183A1000
Engine | Bore
82.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
1.7 L / 106.6 cu-in / 1747.0 cc
Engine | Power
130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
74.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.7 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
164 Nm / 121.0 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
1995 ~ 2005
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