Is the Fiat TwinAir engine any good?
The TwinAir engine tested here is, according to Fiat, ‘the greenest petrol engine in the world’, yet it features no batteries, EV trickery or hybrid drivetrain. It’s just a highly efficient, low-friction, lightweight 875cc petrol engine with two cylinders and a turbocharger. We are not expecting it to be quick.
What is TwinAir turbo?
TwinAir takes its name from Fiat Powertrain Technologies’ (FTP) MultiAir technology. It basically ensures air control in spark ignition engines without using the throttle valve. In conventional engines, the volume and pressure of the air in the cylinders is controlled with the help of the aforementioned throttle valve.
Are Fiat Punto’s reliable?
This is a car with a long life span, and over the course of that time owners have reported plenty of mixed issues with regard to reliability, though some have praised theirs. The Punto didn’t feature in our most recent reliability survey, but Fiat as a brand finished in 24th place out of 32 manufacturers.
Do Fiat 500 keep their value?
Fiat 500 – 63.5% retained retail value Not surprisingly, the Fiat 500 made it onto our list with a 63.5% retained retail value after three years. It’s recognizable retro style and cute personality makes it a favourite among many younger motorists, which is probably why it maintains its value better than other vehicles.
What engine has a Fiat 500 got?
Fiat 500 (2007)
| Fiat 500 | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Petrol: 0.9 L TwinAir Turbo I2 1.0 L GSE FireFly I3 mild hybrid 1.2 L FIRE I4 1.4 L FIRE Multiair I4 1.4 L FIRE TurboJet I4 Diesel: 1.3 L MultiJet I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed Dualogic automated manual 6-speed automatic (Aisin) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm (90.6 in) |
Why was the Fiat discontinued?
The brand had a reputation for poor quality, and Fiat pulled out of North America in 1983. It wasn’t until 2009, when a bankrupt Chrysler needed help and Fiat took a 20 percent stake in the struggling American automaker, that plans were made to bring the Fiat brand back across the ocean.
Did Enzo Ferrari work for Fiat?
Enzo Ferrari was a racing driver who founded the Italian sports car manufacturer bearing his name. He applied for a job at Fiat, was turned down and eventually got a job as a test driver at a small car-maker named CMN. In a 1919 race at the Targa Florio he finished ninth.