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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors 1988-1993 4 Photos
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Fiat unveiled the Tipo in 1988 as a replacement for the aged Ritmo, who was on the market for ten years. It was available only as a 5-door version.

Fiat considered that a hatchback had to have five doors appealing to families, and it sees no reason for making it with three doors. Later on, in 1993, it understood that 3-doors hatchbacks were a big part of the market and fixed their mistake. But for five years, the 5-door was the only option to go for a Tipo.

The car was designed by I.DE.A institute by a former lead-designer from Zagato, Ercole Spada. He used straight or slightly curved lines to create an appealing look for the Tipo. Moreover, it designed it to be built as a sedan and still keep most of the body panels. The wrap-around plastic bumper visually enhanced the rectangular headlights and flat front fascia. A slightly ascending beltline ran across the vehicle up to the D-pillar since the Tipo featured an additional glass area behind the rear doors.

Inside, the designer followed the straight-lines theme from the exterior and imagined a dashboard with long and flat surfaces. Even the instrument cluster was designed with angular lines with a grid pattern in the background.

Under the hood, Fiat installed a wide choice of engines. There were six gasoline and three diesel versions. The latter was on an ascending trend on the market, and hence Fiat's expertise in compression ignition engines was big. It didn't want to lose those customers.

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (69 HP)
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (71 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (78 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (113 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (146 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 1.7L D 5MT FWD (57 HP)
  • 1.9L D 5MT FWD (65 HP)
  • 1.9L Turbo D 5MT FWD (90 HP)

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
1.4L 5MT FWD (69 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (69 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1372 cm3
Power:51 KW @ 6000 RPM
69 HP @ 6000 RPM
68 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
106 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:167 g/km

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
1.4L 5MT FWD (71 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (71 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1372 cm3
Power:52 KW @ 6000 RPM
71 HP @ 6000 RPM
70 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:76 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
103 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2094.4 lbs (950 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:164 g/km

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
1.6L 5MT FWD (78 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (78 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1580 cm3
Power:57 KW @ 6000 RPM
77 HP @ 6000 RPM
76 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:92 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
124 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3351 lbs (1520 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:195 g/km

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1585 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 6250 RPM
90 HP @ 6250 RPM
89 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque:91 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
123 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/65SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2281.8 lbs (1035 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178 g/km

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
2.0L 5MT FWD (113 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (113 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:83 KW @ 5750 RPM
113 HP @ 5750 RPM
111 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:115 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM
156 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2460.4 lbs (1116 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3703.8 lbs (1680 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:212 g/km

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
2.0L 5MT FWD (146 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (146 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:107 KW @ 6250 RPM
145 HP @ 6250 RPM
143 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque:128 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
173 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128.6 mph (207 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2535.3 lbs (1150 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3703.8 lbs (1680 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:224 g/km

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
1.7L D 5MT FWD (57 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT FWD (57 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1697 cm3
Power:42 KW @ 4600 RPM
57 HP @ 4600 RPM
56 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:72 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM
98 Nm @ 2900 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93.2 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):17.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2237.7 lbs (1015 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3417.1 lbs (1550 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:162 g/km

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
1.9L D 5MT FWD (65 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (65 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1929 cm3
Power:48 KW @ 4600 RPM
65 HP @ 4600 RPM
64 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:88 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
119 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2347.9 lbs (1065 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3505.3 lbs (1590 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:162 g/km

FIAT Tipo 5 Doors
1.9L Turbo D 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L Turbo D 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1929 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4100 RPM
90 HP @ 4100 RPM
89 BHP @ 4100 RPM
Torque:137 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
186 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.9 in (3960 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2480.2 lbs (1125 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:156 g/km
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