How fast are those Fiat Coupe Turbos?
15 August 2003, 01:47 PM
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Yesterday coming from the A602 onto the A10, err I mean onto a private road at an undisclosed location, I had one of these up my *rse. I gave it full tilt in a 4th and 5th and couldn't make any real gound away from this guy. I pulled over as I wasn't that keen on his promimity to my bumper at those speeds.... I must admit I was surprised that I couldn't gain on him. My car is a standard STi7; his car looked standard too.
15 August 2003, 01:50 PM
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Here we go again 
Fiat coupe 20v turbo:
0-60 in 6.7s
0-100 in 14.5s
giving a 60-100 time of 7.8s which is about the same if not better than your STI
Sheep in.....
Fiat coupe 20v turbo:
0-60 in 6.7s
0-100 in 14.5s
giving a 60-100 time of 7.8s which is about the same if not better than your STI
Sheep in.....
15 August 2003, 01:54 PM
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that would explain it then, SB. I seem to remember that they have about 220 bhp in standard trim, so about 40 bhp less than my car, but I suppose they are lighter, and do not have the infamous *4WD transmission losses*
15 August 2003, 02:54 PM
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Quick cars but get it on a nice twisty road and you'd eat it for breakfast (even more so if it was wet)- The girlfriend has one and I get to drive it quite a bit, nice cars to drive, loads of feedback but they just don't handle like a scoob.
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15 August 2003, 03:20 PM
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Lol, arent they one of the fastest hot hatch cars 30-70? I am sure i have read a few times that they out accelerate Scoobs and Evo's mid range??
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15 August 2003, 03:33 PM
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On the straight A/B roads a standard 20vt Fiat coupe is similar to an sti-Scooby.
30-70 very fast indeed.
The Fiat is a slippery shape and 'only' front wheel drive means more power to the wheels.
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[Edited by Doctorfrag - 8/15/2003 3:43:33 PM]
30-70 very fast indeed.
The Fiat is a slippery shape and 'only' front wheel drive means more power to the wheels.
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[Edited by Doctorfrag - 8/15/2003 3:43:33 PM]
16 August 2003, 12:49 AM
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"The best thing about the fiat threads is that everytime they draw out a new coupe owner on to scoobynet Welcome friend "
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i think 30 - 70 is 5.2ish, which does feel fast in my standard one, i do think tho if you get in 2nd, at 40mph, turbo seems to be on full bore at that point, it really shifts well at that speed, then onto 70, then you need 3rd gear after that, which takes you upto 110, and by then its game over.
they make a great noise aswell.
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i think 30 - 70 is 5.2ish, which does feel fast in my standard one, i do think tho if you get in 2nd, at 40mph, turbo seems to be on full bore at that point, it really shifts well at that speed, then onto 70, then you need 3rd gear after that, which takes you upto 110, and by then its game over.
they make a great noise aswell.
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16 August 2003, 12:33 PM
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ive not any major probs so far, just the cambelt change and a cracked manfold, been welded, have see how long that lasts.
no major issue's, just the cambelt and cracked manfold are the famous 2.
the power/noise/good looking car, out weights these probs above
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no major issue's, just the cambelt and cracked manfold are the famous 2.
the power/noise/good looking car, out weights these probs above
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16 August 2003, 05:30 PM
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Thanks Dave
My girlfriend is looking for one but I wasn't sure if they were reliable or not. I know that FIAT didn't have a good reputation a few years ago but by the sound of it they've sorted themselves out.
My girlfriend is looking for one but I wasn't sure if they were reliable or not. I know that FIAT didn't have a good reputation a few years ago but by the sound of it they've sorted themselves out.
16 August 2003, 05:47 PM
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This site looks interesting. Nice couple of examples for sale.
http://www.coupe-tuning.com/index.php
http://www.coupe-tuning.com/index.php
16 August 2003, 10:17 PM
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si325i - you're thinking of the 80s mate
Hey less of the hot hatch labelling They have a boot not a hatch.
[Edited by juan - 8/16/2003 10:23:40 PM]
arent they one of the fastest hot hatch cars 30-70?
They have a boot not a hatch.[Edited by juan - 8/16/2003 10:23:40 PM]
17 August 2003, 05:41 PM
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"dont matter how much BHP they have i could still beat them in the twisties :P "
ok fair enough, it dont matter i will get by you on the straights, then hold you up on the twisties!
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ok fair enough, it dont matter i will get by you on the straights, then hold you up on the twisties!
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16 September 2003, 04:19 PM
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I had an STi 7 and went to one of these, couldnt stand the fuel consumption of the STi, sorry hurendous fuel consumption!
I have modded it and it has to be said that it is one hell of a motor and I wouldnt part with it
I have modded it and it has to be said that it is one hell of a motor and I wouldnt part with it
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No getting away from the fact these are a very fast car. Totally different kettle of fish than an Impreza. I regularly have a little sprint with one that does my commute to work. The midrange on these cars is where they will toast an Impreza. In fact from 100MPh they will pull away.
It's quite funny watching them trying to give it some stick from rest when it's wet though.
I was going to buy one but was put off by all cambelt scare stories- these days you can get it done for half the Fiat dealer price.
It's quite funny watching them trying to give it some stick from rest when it's wet though.
I was going to buy one but was put off by all cambelt scare stories- these days you can get it done for half the Fiat dealer price.
16 September 2003, 08:49 PM
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Hi guys, just thought I would add my shovel full, correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the STi a factory modified wrx ? that being the case then making a comparison between it and a standard Coupe isn't quite fair, you mention that the STi would have coupe on the twisties, well I have a lightly modified coupe and it does corner quite well...just food for thought.
Nice forum BTW
Nice forum BTW
16 September 2003, 09:35 PM
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Unlucky maybe? SHould be solid if you shop around.
One aspect of performance rarely mentioned is the acceleration >100. Even in 5th, floored at a tonne gives a firm shove in the back (on an airstrip of course)
One aspect of performance rarely mentioned is the acceleration >100. Even in 5th, floored at a tonne gives a firm shove in the back (on an airstrip of course)
16 September 2003, 11:02 PM
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I don't think its a particularly valid argument to bring 100+mph acceleration into this! For a start its VERY illegal on British roads, seldom matter and most importantly NOT what scoobys are about! If you get your kicks from that high end punch you'd buy a supra anyway which would destroy the Fiat. The coupe turbo is a cracking car with strong motorway and a-road performance but its not the same sort of car as the scooby...they just can't be compared