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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

FIAT Stilo Abarth 2001-2004 16 Photos
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Once a glorious name on the tracks, the Abarth ended up being just a trim level in 2001, when Fiat added its name on the Stilo range.

Fiat didn't have big plans with Abarth in those times. Later on, it tried to revive it and brought it on more important models such as the Abarth 124. But in 2001, Abarth was employed to build a sportier version of the Stilo and transform it into a hot-hatch. Well, it didn't!

On paper, the Stilo had all the necessary credentials to become a hot hatch. Its design was fresh with angular lines and a raked windshield. The three-doors version looked very sporty, even with steel wheels, but the Abarth was different. It stood proud on a set of five-spoke light alloys, and the front bumper featured three air-intakes to cool the engine and the brakes.

Inside, the carmaker installed bucket seats at the front with enough bolstering to keep its occupants in place during hard cornering. The instrument cluster featured white dials with red needles to emphasize the car's sporty character, and a thick steering wheel with buttons on it was available. A panoramic retractable glass-roof was available as well.

Under the hood, Abarth failed to deliver an engine up to its name. The 2.4-liter five-mill produced a mere 170 hp, while its main competitors from Honda and Volkswagen provided more from smaller engines, with or without a turbocharger.

FIAT Stilo Abarth 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.9L JTD 6MT FWD (140 HP)

FIAT Stilo Abarth
2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2446 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 6000 RPM
170 HP @ 6000 RPM
168 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:163 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
221 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/45R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.6 in (4181 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.7 cuFT (303 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3913.2 lbs (1775 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:231 g/km

FIAT Stilo Abarth
1.9L JTD 6MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 6MT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 4000 RPM
140 HP @ 4000 RPM
138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:225 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
305 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:126.1 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):97 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.6 in (4181 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.7 cuFT (303 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4012.4 lbs (1820 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway:56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:149 g/km
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