Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Stilo
Power
170HP
Torque
221Nm
Consumption
9.7l/100
Emissions
231g/km
0-100 km/h
8.5s
Top Speed
215km/h
Weight
1340kg
Price
20,940€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
305 L
58 L
125 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Stilo 3p 2.4 Abarth 170cv Selespeed (2005-2006)
General description
The Fiat Stilo Abarth burst onto the scene as a breath of fresh air and Italian character in the competitive hot hatch segment. It was no ordinary car; under its hood beat a unique heart, a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine that promised a mechanical symphony and strong emotions, all wrapped in the legendary aura of the Abarth scorpion.
Driving experience
Driving the Stilo Abarth is an experience dominated by the intoxicating and guttural sound of its five-cylinder engine. With 170 horsepower, it pushes forcefully and gives you a visceral 8.5-second acceleration to 100 km/h. The Selespeed gearbox, with its paddle shifters behind the wheel, adds a competitive touch, although its shifts are not the smoothest and take some getting used to. It's not the most agile in tight corners, but it feels poised and noble, a perfect compact grand tourer for devouring miles with an unforgettable soundtrack.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the 3-door version is pure Italian muscle. Its lines are sharper and more athletic than its 5-door sibling, with a distinctive rear end and proportions that scream dynamism. The specific wheels and Abarth details complete a package that has aged with dignity. Inside, it offered generous space and comprehensive equipment for its time, although the quality of some plastics reminds us of the passage of time.
Technology and features
The Stilo Abarth was a technological showcase for Fiat. Its most characteristic feature was the Selespeed transmission, a robotized manual gearbox that offered a sporty driving experience, a precursor to today's dual-clutch transmissions. It also featured electric power steering with a 'City' function to facilitate maneuvering and a comprehensive optional infotainment system that included navigation, which was advanced for a car of its time.
Competition
In its day, it faced titans like the Volkswagen Golf GTI and the Ford Focus ST. While its German and British rivals focused on efficiency and balance, the Stilo Abarth played a different card: the heart. It offered a passionate alternative, with a noble engine architecture and a sound that no four-cylinder turbo could match, also competing with its cousin, the Alfa Romeo 147.
Conclusion
The Fiat Stilo Abarth is not a perfect car, but it is a car with a soul. It is an ode to an era of large-displacement, naturally aspirated engines with overflowing character. Its combination of design, sound, and performance makes it a choice for those seeking more than just simple efficiency; they seek a memorable driving experience with an Italian flavor. A future classic that is bought more with the heart than with the head.