Difference between revisions of "Fiat Bravo/Brava"
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| + | |colspan=2|[[Image:Fiat-Bravo-'97.jpg|250px|Fiat Bravo]] | ||
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| + | !colspan=2 style="color: white; background: darkred;"|Fiat Bravo & Brava | ||
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| + | |width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Fiat]] | ||
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| + | |Production:||[[1995]]—[[2001]] | ||
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| + | |Layout & Class:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[compact car|compact]] | ||
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| + | |Body Styles:||3 and 5-door [[hatchback]] | ||
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| + | |Predecessor:||[[Fiat Tipo]] | ||
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| + | |Successor:||[[Fiat Stilo]] | ||
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| + | |Similar to:||[[Fiat Marea]] | ||
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| + | |colspan=2|[[Image:Bravopromo.jpg|250px|Fiat Bravo]] | ||
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| + | |colspan=2|[[Image:Bravapromo.jpg|250px|Fiat Bravo]] | ||
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| − | The | + | The '''Fiat Bravo''' and '''Fiat Brava''' are two [[compact car|compact]] [[automobile]]s produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] from [[1995]] to [[2001]]. Effectively two versions of the same car, the Bravo is a 3-door [[hatchback]] and the Brava a 5-door hatchback. |
| − | The | + | The Bravo and Brava were replacements for [[Fiat]]'s successful but ageing [[Fiat Tipo|Tipo]] model. The cars came with all new engines, the base model using a 1370 cc 12-valve engine producing 80 bhp. Two other [[gasoline|petrol]] engines were available: the 103 bhp 1581 cc 16-valve engine and the top of the range 1998cc 20-valve R5 unit used in the HGT model, which produced 147 bhp and which could take the car to a maximum speed of 135 mph. Two turbo[[diesel]] engines were also available: both were 1910 cc four cylinder units, one producing 75 bhp and the other making 100 bhp. The Bravo/Brava was voted [[European Car of the Year]] on its launch. |
| − | In [[1996]] the Bravo/Brava chassis spawned | + | In [[1996]] the Bravo/Brava chassis spawned [[sedan (car)|saloon]] and [[station wagon|estate]] versions, badged [[Fiat Marea]], which won praise for their large amounts of [[boot]] space. Another car based on the Bravo/Brava underpinnings was launched in [[1998]]: the curious looking [[Fiat Multipla]], a six-seater [[minivan|mini-MPV]]. |
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| − | Another car based on the Bravo/Brava underpinnings was launched in [[1998]] | ||
The Bravo/Brava received a mild makeover in [[1999]] but there were few real changes except the addition of a 1.2 16-valve engine from the smaller [[Fiat Punto]] and a restyling of the dashboard. The 1.9 turbo-diesel was also upgraded to give even better economy and refinement. | The Bravo/Brava received a mild makeover in [[1999]] but there were few real changes except the addition of a 1.2 16-valve engine from the smaller [[Fiat Punto]] and a restyling of the dashboard. The 1.9 turbo-diesel was also upgraded to give even better economy and refinement. | ||
| − | By the | + | By the [[21st century]] the Bravo/Brava range was looking increasingly dated in the face of new competition like the [[Ford Focus]] and [[Peugeot 307]]. The Bravo/Brava was discontinued in late [[2001]], and replaced by the all-new [[Fiat Stilo]]. |
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Revision as of 14:46, 20 November 2008
| Fiat Bravo | |
| Fiat Bravo & Brava | |
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| Manufacturer: | Fiat |
| Production: | 1995—2001 |
| Layout & Class: | FF compact |
| Body Styles: | 3 and 5-door hatchback |
| Predecessor: | Fiat Tipo |
| Successor: | Fiat Stilo |
| Similar to: | Fiat Marea |
| Fiat Bravo | |
| Fiat Bravo | |
The Fiat Bravo and Fiat Brava are two compact automobiles produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1995 to 2001. Effectively two versions of the same car, the Bravo is a 3-door hatchback and the Brava a 5-door hatchback.
The Bravo and Brava were replacements for Fiat's successful but ageing Tipo model. The cars came with all new engines, the base model using a 1370 cc 12-valve engine producing 80 bhp. Two other petrol engines were available: the 103 bhp 1581 cc 16-valve engine and the top of the range 1998cc 20-valve R5 unit used in the HGT model, which produced 147 bhp and which could take the car to a maximum speed of 135 mph. Two turbodiesel engines were also available: both were 1910 cc four cylinder units, one producing 75 bhp and the other making 100 bhp. The Bravo/Brava was voted European Car of the Year on its launch.
In 1996 the Bravo/Brava chassis spawned saloon and estate versions, badged Fiat Marea, which won praise for their large amounts of boot space. Another car based on the Bravo/Brava underpinnings was launched in 1998: the curious looking Fiat Multipla, a six-seater mini-MPV.
The Bravo/Brava received a mild makeover in 1999 but there were few real changes except the addition of a 1.2 16-valve engine from the smaller Fiat Punto and a restyling of the dashboard. The 1.9 turbo-diesel was also upgraded to give even better economy and refinement.
By the 21st century the Bravo/Brava range was looking increasingly dated in the face of new competition like the Ford Focus and Peugeot 307. The Bravo/Brava was discontinued in late 2001, and replaced by the all-new Fiat Stilo.