Fiat Linea

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Fiat Linea
Fiat Linea
Manufacturer Fiat
Production 2007–present
Assembly Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Fiat)
Bursa, Turkey Tofas A.S.
Predecessor Fiat Marea
Class small family car
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Layout FF layout
Platform Fiat/GM SCSS platform
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
Dualogic robotised gearbox
Wheelbase 2603 mm (102.4 in.)
Length 4560 mm (179.5 in.)
Width 1730 mm (68.1 in.)
Height 1494 mm (58.8 in.)
Curb weight 1160-1185 kg (2557-2612 lb)
Related Fiat Grande Punto
Opel Corsa D
Designer Fiat Centre Stile

The Fiat Linea is a small family car released in 2007 by the Italian automaker Fiat in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Middle East. In India, the Fiat Linea is expected to be launched by Mid 2008. It will replace the aging Marea as the largest saloon in the Fiat range. It is based on the current Fiat Grande Punto platform. The Linea was designed by Fiat Style Centre and co-developed by Fiat do Brasil and Tofaş from Turkey.

Linea's size is similar to saloon versions of other small family cars, like the Ford Focus, Renault Mégane and Opel Astra. Its wheelbase is 2,603 mm (102.5 in), i.e. 100 mm (3.9 in) longer than its sister models, and its total length is 4,560 mm (179.5 in) or 500 mm (19.7 in).

In South America, the Linea will receive a 1.9 L engine, "Torque" derived with aprox. 130 PS (128 hp/96 kW), flexible for the Brazilian market (capable of using petrol or ethanol).

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[edit] Car systems

Linea is equipped with Blue&Me hands-free system, a Microsoft Windows Mobile based system with multi-language voice recognition and speech functions. Allows to browse mobile phone's book, reads aloud SMS and controls the audio system - using built-in USB port, one can connect PenDrive with music in MP3 and WMA formats.

[edit] Engines

Model[1] Engine Displacement Power Torque 0-100 km/h,s Top speed
1.4 - 8v I4 1368 cc 77 PS (76 hp/57 kW) @ 6000 rpm 115 N·m (85 ft·lbf) @3000 rpm 14.6 165 km/h (103 mph)
1.4 16v T-Jet I4 1368 cc 120 PS (118 hp/88 kW) @ 5000 rpm 206 N·m (152 ft·lbf) @1750 rpm 9.0 200 km/h (124 mph)
1.3 Multijet 16v I4 1248 cc 90 PS (89 hp/66 kW) @ 4000 rpm 200 N·m (148 ft·lbf) @1750 rpm 13.8 170 km/h (106 mph)

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ New models. italiaspeed.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-03.

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