The company produced the 1.2-liter 8-valve Fiat 176A8000 engine from 1993 to 2004, but it was only used in the first generation Palio and two very popular Punto models. In certain markets, such a power unit was once fairly common.
187A1000, 169A4000, 176A8000, 188A4000, 188A5000, 199A6000, 350A1000, 198A1000, 198A4000, 955A6000, and 955A2000 are fire engines.
Specifications
| Production years | 1993-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 1242 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 73 |
| Torque output, Nm | 106 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 70.8 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.9 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.75 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Fiat Punto 1995) — city — highway — combined |
8.2 5.6 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~230 000 |
| Weight, kg | 85 |
The engine was installed on:
- Fiat Palio I (178) in 1998 – 2004;
- Fiat Punto I (176) in 1993 – 1999.
Disadvantages of the Fiat 176A8000 engine
The whimsical injection system from Magneti Marelli is responsible for the majority of these issues.
Electrical malfunctions and an unstable ignition system come in second;
Engine speed frequently floats as a result of fuel pump grid or throttle contamination;
Overheating is frequently caused by pump, thermostat, and cooling fan failures;
Lubricant consumption typically occurs after 100,000 kilometers of operation because of stuck rings.