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2011 Fiat Idea

[ Friday, August 13th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Fiat ]

The successful Fiat Idea gains novelties of importance to become even more competitive. Among them, new exterior design, new E.torQ engines, an updated range of versions and more technology.

Fiat Idea’s new design, developed in Brazil by the Centro Estilo Fiat [Fiat Style Center] for Latin America, gives the model a more sophisticated tone, with matching lines and with well defined planes limited by grooves. At the rear, new LED tail lights – Fiat Idea is the first national automobile to offer this technology. They accentuate the model’s strong identity, endowing it a unique look.

The new Fiat Idea now offers the new family of E.torQ engines, 1.6 16V and 1.8 16V, developed by the engineering department of FPT – Powertrain Technologies. Flex-fuel (runs at any mix of ethanol and gasoline) and with 16 valves, these cutting-edge engines bring together performance, economy and low emission and noise level, besides reliability and durability. They are manufactured at the recently inaugurated engine plant in Campo Largo, Paraná.

Now, the customer can choose from among seven versions in the new range of Fiat Idea: there are three engine configurations (Fire 1.4, E.TorQ 1.6 16V and 1.8 16V), four levels of finish (Attractive, Essence, Sporting and Adventure) and two transmissions – five-gear manual or Automatic Dualogic®.

The E.torQ 1.6 16V engine that equips the Essence versions produces 115 hp of power driving only with gasoline, and 117 hp with ethanol. Its maximum torque – 16.2 kgfm with gasoline and 16.8 kgfm with ethanol – is reached at 4,500 rpm. Mow the 1.8 16V Flex has a power of 130 hp with gasoline and 132 hp with ethanol. The maximum torque, 18.4 kgfm (gasoline) and 18.9 kgfm (ethanol), is reached at 4,500 rpm.

The torque curve of the two engines is actually very good. At 1,500 rpm they already generate 80% of its maximum torque; and at 2,500 rpm, 93% of its maximum force. This assures more than enough clearance to drive with pleasure and comfort, and to assure safety at overtaking.