Fiat Bravo/Brava
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Fiat Brava/Bravo | |
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Fiat Brava | |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Production | 1995-2001 |
Predecessor | Fiat Tipo |
Successor | Fiat Stilo |
Class | Small family car |
The Fiat Bravo and Fiat Brava are small family cars produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1995 to 2001. The name was revived for 2007 with an all-new replacement for the Stilo; the new version will use only the Bravo name and is not available with three doors. The earlier Brava/Bravo models were effectively two versions of the same car, the Bravo a three-door hatchback and the Brava a longer five-door hatchback. The name Brava was used in the United States on the earlier Fiat 131.
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[edit] First generation
Fiat Brava Fiat Bravo Mark 1 |
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Fiat Bravo | |
Also called | Fiat Bravissimo (Japan) |
Production | 1995-2001 |
Body style(s) | 3-door hatchback (Bravo) 5-door hatchback (Brava) |
Layout | FF layout |
Wheelbase | 2540 mm (100 in) |
Length | 4020 mm (158.3 in) (Bravo) 4190 mm (165 in) (Brava) |
Width | 1750 mm (68.9 in) |
Height | 1420 mm (55.9 in) |
Related | Fiat Marea Fiat Multipla |
The Bravo and Brava Mark 1 were replacements for Fiat's successful but ageing Tipo model. The cars came with all new engines, the base model using a 1.4 L 12-valve engine producing 80 bhp. Three other petrol engines were available: the 103 bhp 1.6 L 16-valve; the 113 bhp 1.8 L 16-valve engine and the top of the range 2.0 L 20-valve R5 unit used in the HGT model, which produced 147 bhp and which could take the car to a maximum speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). Two turbodiesel engines were also available: both were 1.9 L four cylinder units, one producing 75 bhp and the other making 100 bhp. Bravo/Brava was voted European Car of the Year on its launch.
In 1996 the Bravo/Brava chassis spawned saloon and estate versions, badged Fiat Marea, which won praise for its large boot. Another car based on the Bravo/Brava underpinnings was launched in 1998: the curious looking Fiat Multipla, a six-seater mini MPV.
The Bravo/Brava received a mild makeover in 1999 but there were few real changes except the addition of a 1.2 16-valve engine from the smaller Fiat Punto and a restyling of the dashboard. The 1.9 turbodiesel was also upgraded to give even better economy and refinement.
The Bravo/Brava was discontinued in Europe in late 2001, and replaced by the all-new Fiat Stilo, which was ultimately a sales flop in most countries where it was sold.[citation needed]
[edit] Engines
[edit] Petrol
Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note |
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1.4 S/SX | I4 | 1370 cc | 80 PS (79 hp/59 kW) @6000 rpm | 112 N·m (83 ft·lbf) @2750 rpm | Until 1999 |
80 SX | I4 | 1242 cc | 82 PS (81 hp/60 kW) @5500 rpm | 113 N·m (83 ft·lbf) @4250 rpm | From 1999 |
100 SX/HSX/ELX | I4 | 1581 cc | 103 PS (102 hp/76 kW) @5750 rpm | 144 N·m (106 ft·lbf) @4000 rpm | |
115 ELX/HLX | I4 | 1747 cc | 113 PS (111 hp/83 kW) @6100 rpm | 154 N·m (114 ft·lbf) @4400 rpm | |
2.0-20V HGT | I5 | 1998 cc | 147 PS (145 hp/108 kW) @6100 rpm | 186 N·m (137 ft·lbf) @4500 rpm | Bravo only |
155 20V HGT | I5 | 1998 cc | 154 PS (152 hp/113 kW) @6500 rpm | 186 N·m (137 ft·lbf) @3750 rpm | Bravo only, 1999-> |
[edit] Diesel
Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note |
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TD 75 SX | I4 | 1910 cc | 75 PS (74 hp/55 kW) @4200 rpm | 147 N·m (108 ft·lbf) @2750 rpm | |
TD 100 SX/ELX | I4 | 1910 cc | 100 PS (99 hp/74 kW) @4200 rpm | 200 N·m (148 ft·lbf) @2250 rpm | |
JTD 105 SX/ELX | I4 | 1910 cc | 106 PS (105 hp/78 kW) @4000 rpm | 200 N·m (148 ft·lbf) @1500 rpm | 1999-> |
|- bgcolor=#ffffff |JTD 100 SX/ELX/GT||I4||1910 cc||100 PS (99 hp/74 kW) @4000 rpm||200 N·m (148 ft·lbf) @1500rpm||2001->
[edit] Engines in Brazil
The FIAT Brava was produced until 2003 in Brazil for the home market and export, but in the former the engines available were:
- Brava SX 1.6 16v (106 bhp)
- Brava ELX 1.6 16v (106 bhp)
- Brava HGT 1.8 16v (132 bhp) (the same engine used in the Brazilian Fiat Marea SX model, initially declared as having 127 bhp to avoid higher taxation)
[edit] Second generation
Fiat Bravo (2007] | |
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Also called | Fiat Ritmo (Australia)[1] |
Production | 2007 - present |
Assembly | Cassino – Piedimonte S. Germano (Frosinone), Italy |
Predecessor | Fiat Stilo |
Successor | None |
Body style(s) | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | FF layout |
Platform | Fiat C-platform |
Engine(s) | Petrol: 1.4 L I4 1.4 L I4 turbo Diesel: 1.6 L JTD I4 1.9 L JTD I4 |
Wheelbase | 2600 mm (102.3 in) |
Length | 4336 mm (170.7 in) |
Width | 1792 mm (70.5 in) |
Height | 1498 mm (58.9 in) |
Curb weight | 1205–1360 kg (2656-2998 lb) |
Related | Fiat Stilo Lancia Delta (2008) |
Designer | Fiat Style Centre |
Fiat Bravo is Fiat's new small family car introduced to the press in January 2007 in Rome, and later st the Geneva Motor Show in 2007. The new Bravo will be produced in Fiat's Cassino plant in Piedimonte S. Germano. The car was designed by Fiat Style Centre. Austrian automotive company Magna Steyr engineered a large amount of the car's body and internal fittings. CAD engineering and computer simulations were used on a very large scale with this model and the design was finished to a very tight schedule.
Blue&Me is a new feature first introduced with the Fiat Grande Punto and is fitted as standard on the Bravo Dynamic and Sport. Developed with Microsoft this system offers Bluetooth hands-free use with a mobile phone. It is also capable of displaying SMS text on the dash screen and it has built-in voice activation. Another part of the system is the inclusion of a USB connector so that an MP3 player or USB flashcard can be plugged in, giving the car's entertainment system access to MP3 files stored on the unit.
In Australia, the Fiat Bravo will be sold as the Fiat Ritmo, as Mazda Australia owns rights to the "Bravo" name. The Bravo will also be built in Brazil from late 2009 or early 2010, and will be sold there and throughout South America.
[edit] Engines [2]
The new Bravo will be powered by three different petrol and two diesel engines. 'T-Jet' is the name of the new range of turbocharged petrol engines. The 150 PS T-Jet version has a Sport button to give an "overboost" function. At the end of 2007 the new 1.6 L M-jet diesel engine was launched, and a more powerful 120 PS (118 hp/88 kW) version in spring 2008. The 105 PS version is avaialable with the so-called "Eco" pack which gives better fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions (119 g/km). This engine is also Euro 5 rated.[3]
[edit] Petrol
Model | Engine | Displacement | Valves | Power | Torque | 0-100 km/h, s | Top speed |
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1.4 S-JET | I4 | 1368 cc | 16 | 66 kW (90 PS) @ 5500 rpm | 128 N·m (94 ft·lbf) @4500 rpm | 12.5 | 179 km/h (111 mph) |
1.4 T-JET | I4 | 1368 cc | 16 | 88 kW (120 PS) @ 5000 rpm | 206 N·m (152 ft·lbf) @1750 rpm | 9.6 | 197 km/h (122 mph) |
1.4 T-JET | I4 | 1368 cc | 16 | 110 kW (150 PS) @ 5500 rpm | 206 N·m (152 ft·lbf) @2000 rpm Sport 230 N·m (170 ft·lbf) @ 3000 rpm |
8.5 8.2 |
212 km/h (132 mph) |
[edit] Diesel
Model | Engine | Displacement | Valves | Power | Torque | 0-100 km/h, s | Top speed |
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1.6 M-JET | I4 | 1598 cc | 16 | 77 kW (105 PS) @ 4000 rpm | 290 N·m (214 ft·lbf) @ 1500 rpm | 11.3 | 187 km/h (116 mph) |
1.6 M-JET | I4 | 1598 cc | 16 | 88 kW (120 PS) @ 4000 rpm | 300 N·m (221 ft·lbf) @ 1500 rpm | 10.3 | 195 km/h (121 mph) |
1.9 M-JET | I4 | 1910 cc | 8 | 66 kW (90 PS) @ 4000 rpm | 225 N·m (166 ft·lbf) @ 2000 rpm | 12.5 | 174 km/h (108 mph) |
1.9 M-JET | I4 | 1910 cc | 8 | 88 kW (120 PS) @ 4000 rpm | 255 N·m (188 ft·lbf) @ 2000 rpm | 10.5 | 194 km/h (121 mph) |
1.9 M-JET | I4 | 1910 cc | 16 | 110 kW (150 PS) @ 4000 rpm | 305 N·m (225 ft·lbf) @ 2000 rpm | 9.0 | 209 km/h (130 mph) |
[edit] Safety
The Fiat Bravo passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests with following ratings[4]
- Adult occupant =
- Child occupant =
- Pedestrian =
[edit] UK Models
- Active White
Only offered in white. Comes as standard with Remote central locking, Deadlocks, ABS/EBD, Rake & Reach Adjustable Steering wheel, Dual drive Power steering (with City button), Electric front Windows and Mirrors, 6 Airbags, CD Player.
- Engine
1.4
- Active
- As Active White plus
Air Conditioning, Rear Central Headrest, 8 Airbags, Front Fog Lights
- Engine
1.4, 1.4 T-jet 150, 1.9 M-Jet 120
- Active Sport
- As Active plus
Front Arm Rest, Sport Steering Wheel, Lumbar Control, 17" Alloys, Sports Seats & Interior, , Rear Spoiler, Side Skirts.
- Engine
1.4, 1.9 M-Jet 120
- Dynamic
- As Active plus
Electric Rear Windows, Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control, Rear Armrest, Leather Steering Wheel & Gear Knob, Cruise Control, 16" Alloys, Height Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats, Blue & Me Communications, USB port for MP3 or Flash card, Exterior Chrome strip.
- Engine
1.4, 1.4 T-Jet 150, 1.9 M-jet 120, 1.9 M-Jet 150
- Sport
- As Active plus
Cruise Control, 18" Alloys, Height Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats, Blue & Me Communications, USB port for mp3 or Flashcard, Exterior Chrome strip. Sports Interior
- Engine
1.4 T-Jet 150, 1.9 M-jet 150
[edit] Notes
- ^ 0.05.2007 FIAT BRAVO TO BE KNOWN AS THE RITMO WHEN IT IS LAUNCHED IN AUSTRALIA IN OCTOBER. italiaspeed.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-24.
- ^ Fiat Bravo. fiat.fr. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
- ^ 07.02.2008 NEW "ECO" PACK BOOSTS FIAT BRAVO'S GREEN CREDENTIALS. italiaspeed.com/2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
- ^ Fiat Bravo. euroncap.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
[edit] External links
- Bravo official website English/Italian
- Fiat-Bravo.info - The German Forum for the second Generation
- - Fiat Bravo Review
- Fiat Bravo GT Test Drive Review
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