The Abarth team was given the problem of making the Fiat 600 faster, but after putting the exhaust on it, they couldn't close the engine cover (is it a hod when the engine is behind the rear tires?) because the engine would overheat. So they propped open the engine cover.
So they tested it anyway, and learned that the car was 11 kph faster with the engine cover propped open (of course the maxed out engine helped too!)
Learned on Top Gear, episode 73
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
2011 Fiat Bravo Hatch Receives Minor Updates
Fiat Bravo arrives with two potent motorizations – the national 1.8 16V E.torQ with mechanical transmission or Dualogic, and the imported 1.4 T-Jet with 6-gear transmission – and three finishing versions – Essence, Absolute and T-Jet – very well equipped.
Fiat Bravo, for example, can be equipped with up to seven airbags – two frontal, two front sides, two for the protection of occupants’ heads, besides one for protection of the driver’s knees. With Dual Drive® electric steering, it arrives with avant-garde technology like fog lights with cornering system, NAV™ Radio, Xenon headlights, front parking sensor, folding external rearview mirrors and a new Skydome sunroof.The two available motorizations for the new Fiat Bravo offer excellent performance, fuel economy and low emission levels. Both are compact and modern.
The E.torQ 1.8 16V engine puts together high performance and economy, with excellent torque at low rotations. Driving only with gasoline, its power is 130 hp at 5,250 rpm; with ethanol, 132 hp at the same rotation. And the maximum torque of 18.4 kgfm with gasoline and 18.9 kgfm with ethanol, is reached at 4,500 rotations. But at 2,500 rpm, the engine already produces 93% of its torque.
It equips the Essence and Absolute versions of the new Fiat Bravo.
Now the 1.4 16V T-Jet engine equips the sportive version of the hatchback. This compact gasoline turbo engine produces no less than 152 hp of power and 21.1 kgfm of torque at 2,250 rpm.
Small engines with performance of large engine are a strong trend in Europe. Their advantage is that, when not required, they are so economical as any other motor of the same capacity. To obtain this formula, an especially developed turbo compressor is employed to overfeed the engine with lesser capacity.
The T-Jet engine comes coupled to a 6-gear mechanical Italian transmission.Get to know below the hatchback versions:
* Essence 1.8 16V Flex with transmission mechanical
* Essence 1.8 16V Flex with transmission Dualogic
* Absolute 1.8 16V Flex with transmission mechanical
* Absolute 1.8 16V Flex with transmission Dualogic
* T-Jet 1.4 16V Turbo with transmission 6-gear mechanical
Fiat Bravo Essence. Very well equipped, all Bravo versions bring ISOFIX, universal hook for setting of child seat. The Essence version also includes standard items like double airbag, manual air conditioning, electric steering with “City” function, 16″ light alloy wheel, fog lights with cornering system, disc brakes in the four wheels, automatic pilot, CD radio with MP3, electric external rearview mirrors, Safe Lock, front and rear electric windows with one touch system and anti-crash, steering wheel with height and depth regulation, fuel tank cap with electric opening, driver’s seat with height regulation, visors with mirror and lighting, illuminated glove compartment and trunk, 1/3 and 2/3 bipartite rear seat, five headrests with height regulation, hood for engine and transmission, hooks for fixing of load in the trunk, key with remote control for windows, locks and trunk, among several others.For both Essence versions, the list of optional equipment includes brakes with ABS, Dual Temp® automatic air conditioning, Hi-Fi sound with subwoofer, Blue&Me™ or Blue&Me™ NAV + leather upholstered steering wheel with radio controls, Skydome electric sunroof, electrochromic internal rearview mirror, twilight sensor, rain sensor, rear and front parking sensor, electric folding of external rearview mirrors, front armrest with refrigerated span, rear armrest, besides partially leather upholstered seats in black or brown. The Dualogic version offers, even, the transmission control on the steering wheel, or butterflies.
Fiat Bravo Absolute. The version has the same standard items of the Essence version plus: Dual Temp® automatic air conditioning, Blue&Me, ABS in the brakes, Night Design, rear parking sensor, leather upholstered steering wheel with radio controls, front armrest with refrigerated span, besides the passenger seat central armrest , 17″ light alloy wheels, knobs and linings under the chromate windows, rags on carpet with Absolute embroidered, more exclusive fabrics and finish details.
Fiat Bravo Absolute Dualogic. Besides all standard equipment of the Absolute version, this also has Dualogic® Automatic transmission and transmission control on the steering wheel.
The two Absolute versions offer, as optional equipment, Skydome electric sunroof, tire pressure sensor, Hi-Fi sound with subwoofer, Blue&Me™ NAV, NAV™ Radio, front parking sensors, external rearview mirrors with electric folding, electrochromic internal mirror, twilight and rain sensors and partially leather upholstered seats, plus the airbags: kneebag, sidebags and windowbags.
Fiat Bravo T-Jet. The list of standard items includes all equipment present in the Absolute version, and even 6-gear transmission, ESP (stability control system) + Hill Holder, 17″ exclusive light alloy wheels, Overbooster button on the panel, darkened front headlights, double chromate exhaust, steering wheel, red painted brake calipers – for the first time in the Fiat series -, hand brake and leather upholstered level knob with red seams, pedal system and sportive footrest, spoiler, mini-skirts, besides diverse finish details that differentiate the sportive version from the new hatchback.
The customer can equip even his Fiat Bravo T-Jet with xenon headlights, tire pressure sensor, Skydome electric sunroof, NAV™ Radio, Blue&Me™ NAV, electrochromic internal mirror, twilight and rain sensors, Hi-Fi sound with subwoofer, 18″ light alloy wheels + tire 225/40, partially leather upholstered seats, plus the airbags: kneebag, sidebags and windowbags.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The New Fiat 500
The new Fiat 500 is a 3-door model with very compact measurements: it is 355 cm long, 165 cm wide, 149 cm tall and has a wheelbase of 230 cm. The car is extremely entertaining to drive, due to its three engines: a 75 bhp 1.3 16v Multijet turbodiesel unit and two petrol engines, the 69 bhp 1.2 8v and the 100 bhp 1.4 16v, all of which are available with five or six speed mechanical gearboxes.
The New Fiat 500
The new Fiat 500 is a 3-door model with very compact measurements: it is 355 cm long, 165 cm wide, 149 cm tall and has a wheelbase of 230 cm. The car is extremely entertaining to drive, due to its three engines: a 75 bhp 1.3 16v Multijet turbodiesel unit and two petrol engines, the 69 bhp 1.2 8v and the 100 bhp 1.4 16v, all of which are available with five or six speed mechanical gearboxes.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
2010 Fiat Punto Evo Car Wallpapers
2010 Fiat Punto Evo Front View
2010 Fiat Punto Evo Headlight
2010 Fiat Punto Evo Image
2010 Fiat Punto Evo Interior View
2010 Fiat Punto Evo First Look
2010 Fiat Punto Evo Rear ViewSunday, January 17, 2010
Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000
Grande Punto Abarth S2000, is a racing car designed for racing stables. Powered by a 2000 cc aspirated engine that delivers 270 bhp, with 4-wheel drive. And now, thanks to this technological and competitive superiority, the new Grande Punto Abarth S2000 is ready to compete in these two championships with the same determination and assertiveness.
Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000
Grande Punto Abarth S2000, is a racing car designed for racing stables. Powered by a 2000 cc aspirated engine that delivers 270 bhp, with 4-wheel drive. And now, thanks to this technological and competitive superiority, the new Grande Punto Abarth S2000 is ready to compete in these two championships with the same determination and assertiveness.Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Fiat Grande Punto
Fiat Grande PuntoFiat has released new images and information about the Grande Punto, the car that should change the future of the Italian Manufacturer.
Fiat Grande Punto
Fiat Grande Punto
Fiat Grande Punto
Fiat Grande PuntoThe Grande Punto looks well proportioned: with a wheelbase of 2,510 mm and a total length of 4,030 mm it is the largest vehicle in the B-Segment: this gives great benefits in terms of interior roominess and also in terms of the exterior line of the car, since it is not limited by city-car dimensions. The front end features clean lines, but at the same time it has a distinct personality. The side of the Grande Punto puts into evidence the coupé-like silhouette, with a very smooth transition between the bonnet and the windshield. The rear headlights are mounted on the rear pillars, like on all the previous Punto models. via carbodydesign
Fiat Grande Punto
Fiat Grande PuntoFiat has released new images and information about the Grande Punto, the car that should change the future of the Italian Manufacturer.
Fiat Grande PuntoFiat Grande PuntoFiat Grande PuntoFiat Grande PuntoThe Grande Punto looks well proportioned: with a wheelbase of 2,510 mm and a total length of 4,030 mm it is the largest vehicle in the B-Segment: this gives great benefits in terms of interior roominess and also in terms of the exterior line of the car, since it is not limited by city-car dimensions. The front end features clean lines, but at the same time it has a distinct personality. The side of the Grande Punto puts into evidence the coupé-like silhouette, with a very smooth transition between the bonnet and the windshield. The rear headlights are mounted on the rear pillars, like on all the previous Punto models. via carbodydesign
Monday, July 27, 2009
2009 Fiat 500 Birthday Gift for Barbie Wallpapers
2009 Fiat 500 Birthday Gift for Barbie Wallpaper
2009 Fiat 500 Birthday Gift for Barbie Interior
2009 Fiat 500 Birthday Gift for Barbie 
2009 Fiat 500 Birthday Gift for Barbie Dashboard
2009 Fiat 500 Birthday Gift for Barbie Picture
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