Fiat Regata

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Fiat Regata
Manufacturer	Fiat
Production	1983-1990
Predecessor	Fiat 131
Successor	Fiat Tempra
Class	Small family car
Body style(s)	4-door saloon 5-door estate"Weekend"
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	1.3 L I4 1.5 L I4 1.6 L I4 1.7 L diesel I4 1.9 L diesel I4 1.9 L turbodiesel I4
Wheelbase	2446 mm (96.3 in) 2448 mm (96.4 in) Weekend 1985[1]
Length	4260 mm (167.7 in) 4267 mm (168 in) Weekend 1985
Width	1651 mm (65 in) 1650 mm (65 in) Weekend 1985
Height	1412 mm (55.6 in)
Curb weight	890-1035 kg (1962-2282 lb)
Related	Fiat Ritmo SEAT Málaga

The Fiat Regata was the saloon version of the Fiat Ritmo small family car, produced by Italian automaker Fiat. It was produced from 1983 to 1990, corresponding to the post-facelift Ritmo. The Regata had a choice of three gasoline and two diesel engines. Competitors in the same class as the Regata were the Audi 80, Ford Orion, Rover 213/216, Vauxhall Belmont and the Volkswagen Jetta. It was produced with the same look, but on Fiat 131 chassis as Tofaş Şahin and Tofaş Doğan in Turkey until 2002.

Spanish builder SEAT created a similar saloon car from Ritmo underpinnings called the SEAT Málaga. Nevertheless, development for the two cars was separate.

Contents 1 1983 2 1986 3 Scale models 4 Notes

[edit] 1983

The Regata, released at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1983, was developed from the pre-facelift Ritmo (which had been known in United Kingdom and United States markets as the Fiat Strada) and utilised almost all the mechanicals, although the wheelbase was stretched slightly. A conventional four-door three-box design, it bore very little external resemblance to the original Ritmo although it hinted strongly at the look of the 1982 face-lift for that car.

The engines offered were also similar, being the 1301 cc "I4" rated at 68 bhp (Regata 70) and the 1498 cc I4 rated at 82 bhp (Regata 85). Both of these were SOHC engines. A DOHC 1585 cc I4 rated at 100 bhp (Regata 100) was also available with two SOHC diesels, a 1714 cc I4 rated at 58 bhp (Regata D) and a 1929 cc I4 rated at 65 bhp Regata DS), the latter of which was added in 1984. An economy model called the "ES" ("Energy Saving") was also available. It featured some detail modifications to the aerodynamics, an optimised (higher compression ratio and different valve timing) 1301 cc engine (rated at 65 bhp), an engine shut-off system (when idling) and electronic ignition.

The Regata Weekend estate was introduced in 1984. It was available with the 1.3 L or 1.6 L engines and both diesel engines. Replacing the 131 Panorama, it featured a folding rear bumper, enabling easier access to the load area. The suspension and brakes were uprated to cope with the extra weight.

[edit] 1986

A mid-life update was carried out in 1986, in which numerous small details were changed, most notably new doors with an altered window line. New door handles, grille, bumpers and wheel trims also featured. The 1585 cc engine gained fuel injection to become the 100Si.e. (also available with a catalytic converter, losing some power and becoming the 90ie) whilst a catalysed and fuel-injected 1498 cc unit powered the 75ie. The 85 Automatic was also replaced by the 70 Automatic with a 1.3 L engine rated at 65 bhp.

The diesel-powered models also changed slightly. An 80 bhp 1929 cc turbodiesel engine was introduced (badged Regata Turbo DS) whilst the 1714 cc unit dropped in capacity to 1697 cc (but gained power to 60 bhp and had reduced fuel consumption). This model was simply badged as the Regata D. The weight was also reduced slightly.

Production ceased in 1990, when the Tempra was introduced.

[edit] Scale models

Polistil manufactured a 1/25 and a 1/41 scale diecast Regata sedan. BBurago manufactured a 1/43 version of this car.

[edit] Notes

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Type	1980s										1990s										2000s
	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
City car	126											Cinquecento							Seicento
																												500
	Panda I																							Panda II
Supermini	127			Uno										Punto I						Punto II
																										Grande Punto
Small family car	Ritmo								Tipo							Bravo / Brava						Stilo						Bravo II
	131					Regata					Tempra					Marea												Linea
																							Albea
Large family car	132	Argenta				Croma I																				Croma II
Coupé															Coupé
Roadster	124 Spider															Barchetta									Barchetta
Sports car	X1/9
Panel van/Leisure activity vehicle	Fiorino I				Fiorino II																							Fiorino III
																						Doblò
Mini SUV																											Sedici
Mini MPV																									Idea
Compact MPV																			Multipla
Large MPV																Ulysse I							Ulysse II
Van	Daily																Scudo I											Scudo II
		Ducato I												Ducato II													Ducato III
Off-road	Campagnola (1107)