Fiat Bravo and Brava

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Fiat Brava/Bravo
Fiat Brava Fiat Brava
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Production1995-2001
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car
Chronology
PredecessorFiat Tipo
SuccessorFiat Stilo

The Fiat Bravo and Fiat Brava are small family cars produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1995 to 2001. The name was revived for 2007 with an all-new replacement for the Stilo; the new version will use only the Bravo name and is not available with three doors. The earlier Brava/Bravo models were effectively two versions of the same car, the Bravo a three-door hatchback and the Brava a longer five-door hatchback. The name Brava was used in the United States on the earlier Fiat 131.

First generation

Fiat Brava
Fiat Bravo Mark 1
Fiat BravoFiat Bravo
Overview
Also calledFiat Bravissimo (Japan)
Production1995-2001
Body and chassis
Body style3-door hatchback (Bravo)
5-door hatchback (Brava)
LayoutFF layout
RelatedFiat Marea
Fiat Multipla
Dimensions
WheelbaseTemplate:Auto mm
LengthTemplate:Auto mm (Bravo)
Template:Auto mm (Brava)
WidthTemplate:Auto mm
HeightTemplate:Auto mm

The Bravo and Brava Mark 1 were replacements for Fiat's successful but ageing Tipo model. The cars came with all new engines, the base model using a 1.4 L 12-valve engine producing 80 bhp. Three other petrol engines were available: the 103 bhp 1.6 L 16-valve; the 113 bhp 1.8 L 16-valve engine and the top of the range 2.0 L 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 (217 km/h). Two turbodiesel engines were also available: both were 1.9 L four cylinder units, one producing 75 bhp and the other making 100 bhp. 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 its large boot. 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 turbodiesel was also upgraded to give even better economy and refinement.

The Bravo/Brava was discontinued in Europe in late 2001, and replaced by the all-new Fiat Stilo, which was ultimately a sales flop in most countries where it was sold.[citation needed]

Engines

Petrol

Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note
1.4 S/SX I4 1370 cc Template:Auto PS @6000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @2750 rpm Until 1999
80 SX I4 1242 cc Template:Auto PS @5500 rpm Template:Auto Nm @4250 rpm From 1999
100 SX/HSX/ELX I4 1581 cc Template:Auto PS @5750 rpm Template:Auto Nm @4000 rpm
115 ELX/HLX I4 1747 cc Template:Auto PS @6100 rpm Template:Auto Nm @4400 rpm
2.0-20V HGT I5 1998 cc Template:Auto PS @6100 rpm Template:Auto Nm @4500 rpm Bravo only
155 20V HGT I5 1998 cc Template:Auto PS @6500 rpm Template:Auto Nm @3750 rpm Bravo only, 1999->

Diesel

Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note
TD 75 SX I4 1910 cc Template:Auto PS @4200 rpm Template:Auto Nm @2750 rpm
TD 100 SX/ELX I4 1910 cc Template:Auto PS @4200 rpm Template:Auto Nm @2250 rpm
JTD 105 SX/ELX I4 1910 cc Template:Auto PS @4000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @1500 rpm 1999->
JTD 100 SX/ELX/GT I4 1910 cc Template:Auto PS @4000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @1500rpm 2001->

Engines in Brazil

The FIAT Brava was produced until 2003 in Brazil for the home market and export, but in the former the engines available were:

  • Brava SX 1.6 16v (106 bhp)
  • Brava ELX 1.6 16v (106 bhp)
  • Brava HGT 1.8 16v (132 bhp) (the same engine used in the Brazilian Fiat Marea SX model, initially declared as having 127 bhp to avoid higher taxation)

Second generation

Fiat Bravo (2007]
Fiat Bravo 2007
Overview
Also calledFiat Ritmo (Australia)[1]
Production2007 - present
AssemblyCassino – Piedimonte S. Germano (Frosinone), Italy
DesignerFiat Style Centre
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
PlatformFiat C-platform
RelatedFiat Stilo
Lancia Delta (2008)
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
1.4 L I4
1.4 L I4 turbo
Diesel:
1.6 L JTD I4
1.9 L JTD I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.3 in)
Length4336 mm (170.7 in)
Width1792 mm (70.5 in)
Height1498 mm (58.9 in)
Curb weight1205–1360 kg (2656-2998 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat Stilo
SuccessorNone

Fiat Bravo is Fiat's new small family car introduced to the press in January 2007 in Rome, and later st the Geneva Motor Show in 2007. The new Bravo will be produced in Fiat's Cassino plant in Piedimonte S. Germano. The car was designed by Fiat Style Centre. Austrian automotive company Magna Steyr engineered a large amount of the car's body and internal fittings. CAD engineering and computer simulations were used on a very large scale with this model and the design was finished to a very tight schedule.

Blue&Me is a new feature first introduced with the Fiat Grande Punto and is fitted as standard on the Bravo Dynamic and Sport. Developed with Microsoft this system offers Bluetooth hands-free use with a mobile phone. It is also capable of displaying SMS text on the dash screen and it has built-in voice activation. Another part of the system is the inclusion of a USB connector so that an MP3 player or USB flashcard can be plugged in, giving the car's entertainment system access to MP3 files stored on the unit.

In Australia, the Fiat Bravo will be sold as the Fiat Ritmo, as Mazda Australia owns rights to the "Bravo" name. The Bravo will also be built in Brazil from late 2009 or early 2010, and will be sold there and throughout South America.

Engines [2]

The new Bravo will be powered by three different petrol and two diesel engines. 'T-Jet' is the name of the new range of turbocharged petrol engines. The 150 PS T-Jet version has a Sport button to give an "overboost" function. At the end of 2007 the new 1.6 L M-jet diesel engine was launched, and a more powerful Template:Auto PS version in spring 2008. The 105 PS version is avaialable with the so-called "Eco" pack which gives better fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions (119 g/km). This engine is also Euro 5 rated.[3]

Petrol

Model Engine Displacement Valves Power Torque 0-100 km/h, s Top speed
1.4 S-JET I4 1368 cc 16 66 kW (90 PS) @ 5500 rpm Template:Auto Nm @4500 rpm 12.5 Template:Auto kmh
1.4 T-JET I4 1368 cc 16 88 kW (120 PS) @ 5000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @1750 rpm 9.6 Template:Auto kmh
1.4 T-JET I4 1368 cc 16 110 kW (150 PS) @ 5500 rpm Template:Auto Nm @2000 rpm
Sport Template:Auto Nm @ 3000 rpm		 8.5
8.2		 Template:Auto kmh
Fiat Bravo side profile
1.4 T-JET engine

Diesel

Model Engine Displacement Valves Power Torque 0-100 km/h, s Top speed
1.6 M-JET I4 1598 cc 16 77 kW (105 PS) @ 4000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @ 1500 rpm 11.3 Template:Auto kmh
1.6 M-JET I4 1598 cc 16 88 kW (120 PS) @ 4000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @ 1500 rpm 10.3 Template:Auto kmh
1.9 M-JET I4 1910 cc 8 66 kW (90 PS) @ 4000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @ 2000 rpm 12.5 Template:Auto kmh
1.9 M-JET I4 1910 cc 8 88 kW (120 PS) @ 4000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @ 2000 rpm 10.5 Template:Auto kmh
1.9 M-JET I4 1910 cc 16 110 kW (150 PS) @ 4000 rpm Template:Auto Nm @ 2000 rpm 9.0 Template:Auto kmh

Safety

The Fiat Bravo passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests with following ratings[4]

UK Models

Active White

Only offered in white. Comes as standard with Remote central locking, Deadlocks, ABS/EBD, Rake & Reach Adjustable Steering wheel, Dual drive Power steering (with City button), Electric front Windows and Mirrors, 6 Airbags, CD Player.

Engine

1.4

Active
As Active White plus

Air Conditioning, Rear Central Headrest, 8 Airbags, Front Fog Lights

Engine

1.4, 1.4 T-jet 150, 1.9 M-Jet 120

Active Sport
As Active plus

Front Arm Rest, Sport Steering Wheel, Lumbar Control, 17" Alloys, Sports Seats & Interior, , Rear Spoiler, Side Skirts.

Engine

1.4, 1.9 M-Jet 120

Dynamic
As Active plus

Electric Rear Windows, Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control, Rear Armrest, Leather Steering Wheel & Gear Knob, Cruise Control, 16" Alloys, Height Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats, Blue & Me Communications, USB port for MP3 or Flash card, Exterior Chrome strip.

Engine

1.4, 1.4 T-Jet 150, 1.9 M-jet 120, 1.9 M-Jet 150

Sport
As Active plus

Cruise Control, 18" Alloys, Height Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats, Blue & Me Communications, USB port for mp3 or Flashcard, Exterior Chrome strip. Sports Interior

Engine

1.4 T-Jet 150, 1.9 M-jet 150

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Notes

  1. ^ "0.05.2007 FIAT BRAVO TO BE KNOWN AS THE RITMO WHEN IT IS LAUNCHED IN AUSTRALIA IN OCTOBER". italiaspeed.com. Retrieved 2007-07-24.
  2. ^ "Fiat Bravo" (PDF). fiat.fr. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
  3. ^ "07.02.2008 NEW "ECO" PACK BOOSTS FIAT BRAVO'S GREEN CREDENTIALS". italiaspeed.com/2008. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  4. ^ "Fiat Bravo". euroncap.com. Retrieved 2008-01-29.

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