The 0.9-liter 2-cylinder Fiat 312A2000, also known as the 0.9 TwinAir engine, has been manufactured since 2010 and is found in popular Italian models like the 500C, Panda, and Punto. Alfa Romeo MiTo and Lancia Ypsilon vehicles have such a power unit under the hood.
The TwinAir line also includes: 199B6000.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 875 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 85 |
| Torque output, Nm | 145 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R2 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | MultiAir |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Mitsubishi TD02V |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Fiat 500C 2012) — city — highway — combined |
5.5 3.6 4.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 85 |
The engine was installed on:
- Alfa Romeo MiTo I (Type 955) in 2011 – 2013;
- Fiat 500 II (312) since 2010;
- Fiat 500C II (312) since 2010;
- Fiat 500L II (351) in 2013 – 2018;
- Fiat Panda III (319) since 2012;
- Fiat Punto IV (199) in 2012 – 2013;
- Lancia Ypsilon II (846) since 2011.
Disadvantages of the Fiat 312A2000 engine
The majority of this engine’s issues stem from MultiAir system malfunctions;
Here, the timing chain is characterized by a small resource, sometimes less than 100,000 kilometers;
A costly turbocharger frequently fails as a result of lubrication savings;
A thermostat and an adjustable pump are two of the costly components used by the motor.