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(1988 model)
4-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, diesel 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1697 cm3 / 103.6 cu in / 103.6 cu in, 43.3 kW / 58.1 hp / 58.1 hp @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, 98.0 N·m / 72.3 lb·ft / 72.3 lb·ft @ 2900 rpm / 2900 rpm / 2900 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Fiat | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Tipo DS | Issued until | |
| Serie | Tipo | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Fiat Group | Country | IT |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3450 l / 121.84 cu ft / 121.84 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3958 mm / 155.8 in / 155.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1030 kg / 2271 lb / 2271 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1445 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm / 100.0 in / 100.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1436 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.56 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.31 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.65 m2 / 7.0 sq ft / 7.0 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.1 kW / 21.6 hp / 21.6 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Fiat | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 79.2 mm / 3.12 in / 3.12 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo diesel inj. | Engine displacement | 1697 cm3 / 103.6 cu in / 103.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 424.25 cm3/cylinder / 25.889 cu in/cylinder / 25.889 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 20.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 43.3 kW / 58.1 hp / 58.1 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 98.0 N·m / 72.3 lb·ft / 72.3 lb·ft at 2900 rpm / 2900 rpm / 2900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 28.1 kW / 37.7 hp / 37.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 25.5 kW/l / 0.561 bhp/cu in / 0.561 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 57.8 N·m/l / 0.51 lb·ft/cu in / 0.51 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.77 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 56.3 kW/ton / 42.7 bhp/ton / 42.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 17.80 s / 17.80 s / 17.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 640-65 | Tyres rear | 820/80-120 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Fiat Tipo DS