FIAT Brava · 1.9 Tds 100 ELX · Hatchback · 1996 ‐ 1998

From 1996 Fiat launched manufacture of automobiles model Brava, modification of 1.9 Tds 100 ELX and terminated it in 1998. This 5-door hatchback has a length of 4.2 meters, weight 1.2 tons and is designed to sit 5 person total.

«Brava 1.9 Tds 100 ELX» vehicle with a 5-speed manual gearbox is fitted to the front-wheels. This vehicle can be accelerated for 11 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 180 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «indirect injection fuel system», which generate a maximum power of 101 horsepower at 4200 rpm.

Gas tank volume of this vehicle is 50 l of diesel, therefore when normal fuel rate is 6.5 liters per 100 km (5.3 l on the track, 8.7 l in the city), accordingly allows drive about 770 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 257 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have drums, 203 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension «Transverse arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next size - 175/65TR14.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Fiat Brava got the 2 quantity of stars. This vehicle does not have active safety features, however there is passive safety (driver airbags).