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| + | !colspan=2 style="color: white; background: darkred;"|Fiat Stilo | ||
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| + | |width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Fiat]] | ||
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| + | |Production:||[[2001]]—present | ||
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| + | |Layout & Class:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[compact car|compact]] | ||
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| + | |Body Styles:||3 and 5-door [[hatchback]]<br>[[sedan]]<br>[[station wagon]] | ||
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| + | |Predecessor:||[[Fiat Bravo/Brava]] | ||
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| + | |Successor:||Still in production | ||
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| + | |colspan=2|[[Image:Stilorear.jpg|250px|Fiat Stilo]] | ||
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| − | The | + | The '''Fiat Stilo''' is a [[compact car|compact]] automobile produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] since [[2001]]. |
| − | Originally, its [[petrol]] engines were the 1242 cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve engine also powering the [[Fiat Punto|Punto]] and [[Lancia Ypsilon]] with an output of 80 [[bhp]] (60 kW) combined with a 6 speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] gearbox, a 103 bhp (77 kW), 1.6 L with a 5 speed | + | The Stilo was unveiled in 2001 to replace the aging [[Fiat Bravo/Brava]], available in both 3 and 5 door hatchback versions as well as a station wagon. Originally, its [[petrol]] engines were the 1242 cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve engine also powering the [[Fiat Punto|Punto]] and [[Lancia Ypsilon]] with an output of 80 [[bhp]] (60 kW) combined with a 6 speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] gearbox, a 103 bhp (77 kW), 1.6 L with a 5 speed manual gearbox, a 133 bhp (98 kW), 1.8 L, again with a 5 speed manual gearbox and a 170 bhp (127 kW), 5 cylinder, 2.4 L engine combined with Fiat's [[Selespeed]] 5 speed semi-automatic gearbox, also used on the [[Alfa Romeo 147]]. The 2.4 L engine was reserved for the 3 door hatchback version. |
| − | + | The Stilo's styling received mixed reviews, with many journalists and enthusiasts criticising it as being too bland and too [[German Flatts, New York|German]]-looking. Critics also attacked the car's excessive weight and its semi-rigid rear [[axle]], which was seen as a step backwards from the acclaimed set-up used in the Bravo/Brava and which resulted in handling many found uninspired and uninvolving. The engine range, particularly the 1.2 and 1.6 petrol units, was also criticised for being underpowered. The car's [[fuel economy]] was also seen as poor for its class, a result of the car's heavy weight and the transmission, which used very long gear ratios. Another point of criticism was the Selespeed gearbox, which was seen as too slow in its reactions and particularly inappropriate for the high-powered [[Abarth]] version. Nevertheless, the car won praise for its high levels of grip (aided by the unusually wide tires) and its brakes. | |
| − | [[ | + | The Stilo was ultimately a sales disappointment. An extensive advertising campaign using Formula 1 stars [[Michael Schumacher]] and [[Rubens Barrichello]] did little to aid the car's sales. In 2004, the 1242 cc engine was dropped in favour of the [[Fiat Punto|Punto]]'s 1.4 L unit, increasing the car's power to 95 bhp (71 kW), again combined with the 6 speed gearbox. Also, the tail-lights were altered and the Abarth version gained a [[Manual transmission|manual]] gearbox instead of the Selespeed. |
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Revision as of 20:51, 24 February 2007
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| Fiat Stilo | |
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| Manufacturer: | Fiat |
| Production: | 2001—present |
| Layout & Class: | FF compact |
| Body Styles: | 3 and 5-door hatchback sedan station wagon |
| Predecessor: | Fiat Bravo/Brava |
| Successor: | Still in production |
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The Fiat Stilo is a compact automobile produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 2001.
The Stilo was unveiled in 2001 to replace the aging Fiat Bravo/Brava, available in both 3 and 5 door hatchback versions as well as a station wagon. Originally, its petrol engines were the 1242 cc DOHC 16 valve engine also powering the Punto and Lancia Ypsilon with an output of 80 bhp (60 kW) combined with a 6 speed manual gearbox, a 103 bhp (77 kW), 1.6 L with a 5 speed manual gearbox, a 133 bhp (98 kW), 1.8 L, again with a 5 speed manual gearbox and a 170 bhp (127 kW), 5 cylinder, 2.4 L engine combined with Fiat's Selespeed 5 speed semi-automatic gearbox, also used on the Alfa Romeo 147. The 2.4 L engine was reserved for the 3 door hatchback version.
The Stilo's styling received mixed reviews, with many journalists and enthusiasts criticising it as being too bland and too German-looking. Critics also attacked the car's excessive weight and its semi-rigid rear axle, which was seen as a step backwards from the acclaimed set-up used in the Bravo/Brava and which resulted in handling many found uninspired and uninvolving. The engine range, particularly the 1.2 and 1.6 petrol units, was also criticised for being underpowered. The car's fuel economy was also seen as poor for its class, a result of the car's heavy weight and the transmission, which used very long gear ratios. Another point of criticism was the Selespeed gearbox, which was seen as too slow in its reactions and particularly inappropriate for the high-powered Abarth version. Nevertheless, the car won praise for its high levels of grip (aided by the unusually wide tires) and its brakes.
The Stilo was ultimately a sales disappointment. An extensive advertising campaign using Formula 1 stars Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello did little to aid the car's sales. In 2004, the 1242 cc engine was dropped in favour of the Punto's 1.4 L unit, increasing the car's power to 95 bhp (71 kW), again combined with the 6 speed gearbox. Also, the tail-lights were altered and the Abarth version gained a manual gearbox instead of the Selespeed.
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