Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Stilo
Power
170HP
Torque
221Nm
Consumption
9.7l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
8.5s
Top Speed
215km/h
Weight
1340kg
Price
19,110€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 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 · 170 CV (2003-2005)
General description
The Fiat Stilo Abarth represented the most passionate and sporty soul of the Stilo range, a bold attempt by Fiat to conquer the competitive sports compact segment in the early 2000s. With a unique five-cylinder heart and the legendary scorpion on its bodywork, this car was not just a means of transport, but a statement of intent with an unmistakable Italian flavor.
Driving experience
Driving the Stilo Abarth is an experience dominated by the intoxicating sound of its 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine. It's a deep, characterful melody that you fall in love with on every acceleration. Its 170 horsepower pushes forcefully and very linearly, allowing it to reach 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. It doesn't feel like a radical sports car, but rather like a grand tourer in a compact format; it's fast and stable on the highway, but its weight and a setup not as sharp as its rivals' detract from its agility on tight, winding roads. It's a car for enjoying the journey, the sound, and a generous, elastic power.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, the 3-door Stilo was a work of distinctive design with personality. Its clean, flowing lines, its rear with high vertical taillights, and its muscular silhouette gave it a modern and attractive look that has aged with dignity. The Abarth version added specific wheels and details that enhanced its character without being garish. Inside, it surprised with its spaciousness and a minimalist, advanced dashboard design for its time, although the quality of some plastics did not live up to the excitement promised by its exterior.
Technology and features
Fiat was ambitious with the Stilo's technology. The Abarth version could be equipped with very advanced elements for its time, such as the Connect Nav+ infotainment system with a color screen, navigation, and integrated phone. The electric power steering with a 'City' function to facilitate maneuvers was another of its hallmarks. However, this technological bet was also its Achilles' heel, as the complexity of its electronics was a source of some reliability problems that tarnished its reputation.
Competition
The Stilo Abarth faced titans of the category like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the Ford Focus ST170, or the sharp Honda Civic Type R. While the Golf offered a perfect balance and the Civic a pure and radical driving experience, the Fiat played in its own league. It offered more engine character and a comfortable 'grand tourer' approach, a passionate alternative for those who valued sound and Italian style over pure track efficiency.
Conclusion
The Fiat Stilo Abarth is a car you buy with your heart. It is a misunderstood compact, weighed down by improvable electronic reliability that did not do justice to the jewel it housed under the hood. Its five-cylinder engine is a work of sonic and mechanical art that provides a unique driving pleasure of its kind. It is not the fastest or the most agile, but it is one of the compacts with the most soul and personality of its generation, a future classic for those who know how to appreciate its uniqueness.