Since 2005, the company has been producing the 1.4-liter 8-valve Fiat 350A1000 engine, which has powered numerous models, including the Albea, Punto, Linea, and Fiorino. Additionally, this unit was fitted to the Alfa Romeo MiTo, Lancia Musa, and first-generation Ypsilon.
187A1000, 169A4000, 176A8000, 188A4000, 188A5000, 199A6000, 350A1000, 198A1000, 198A4000, 955A6000, and 955A2000 are fire engines.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 1368 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 77 |
| Torque output, Nm | 115 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 72 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 11.1 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | yes |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 2.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Fiat Albea 2010) — city — highway — combined |
8.2 5.0 6.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 90 |
The engine was installed on:
- Alfa Romeo MiTo I (Type 955) in 2011 – 2018;
- Fiat Albea I (172) in 2005 – 2012;
- Fiat Doblo I (223) in 2005 – 2016;
- Fiat Fiorino III (225) since 2008;
- Fiat Idea I (350) in 2005 – 2012;
- Fiat Linea I (323) in 2007 – 2018;
- Fiat Panda II (169) in 2010 – 2012;
- Fiat Grande Punto I (199) in 2005 – 2012;
- Fiat Punto IV (199) in 2012 – 2018;
- Lancia Musa I (350) in 2005 – 2012;
- Lancia Ypsilon I (843) in 2006 – 2011.
Disadvantages of the Fiat 350A1000 engine
The oil burner’s rapid ring and cap wear is the primary issue;
The crankshaft pulley key in the first-year units was severed before it slipped;
Engine speed frequently floats as a result of fuel pump grid or throttle contamination;
A low resource is another characteristic that sets the thermostat, starter, and engine mounts apart;
Remember to change the valves’ thermal clearances every 50,000 kilometers.