Fiat Bravo/Brava

"Fiat Bravo" redirects here. For the 2007 Bravo, see Fiat Bravo (2007).

"Brava" can also refer to the earlier Fiat 131

Fiat Bravo
Fiat Brava

Fiat Bravo Fiat Brava
Also called	Fiat Bravissimo (Japan)
Production	1995-2001
Assembly	Cassino – Piedimonte S. Germano (Frosinone), Italy[1] Bursa, Turkey (Fiat Brava)
Predecessor	Fiat Tipo
Successor	Fiat Stilo
Class	Small family car
Body style	3-door hatchback (Bravo) 5-door hatchback (Brava)
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Fiat Type Two (Tipo Due) platform[2]
Wheelbase	2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length	4,020 mm (158.3 in) (Bravo) 4,190 mm (165.0 in) (Brava)
Width	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height	1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Related	Fiat Marea Fiat Multipla

The Fiat Bravo and Fiat Brava are small family cars produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1995 to 2001. The name was revived for 2007 with an all-new replacement for the Stilo; the new version will use only the Bravo name and is not available with three doors. The earlier Brava/Bravo models were effectively two versions of the same car, the Bravo a three-door hatchback and the Brava a longer five-door hatchback. The name Brava was used in the United States on the earlier Fiat 131.

History

The Bravo and Brava Mark 1 were replacements for Fiat's successful but ageing Tipo model. The cars came with all new engines, the base model using a 1.4 L 12-valve engine producing 80 PS (59 kW). Three other petrol engines were available: the 103 PS (76 kW) 1.6 L 16-valve; the 113 PS (83 kW) 1.8 L 16-valve engine and the top of the range 2.0 L 20-valve R5 unit used in the HGT model, which produced 147 PS (108 kW) and which could take the car to a maximum speed of 213 km/h (132 mph), later in 1999 the HGT 155 model replaced the older model, power rising to 155 PS (114 kW). Two turbodiesel engines were also available: both were 1.9 L four cylinder units, one producing 75 PS (55 kW) and the other making 100 PS (74 kW). Bravo/Brava was voted European Car of the Year on its launch.

In 1996 the Bravo/Brava chassis spawned saloon and estate versions, badged Fiat Marea, a car which was aimed at Ford Mondeo and Opel/Vauxhall Vectra buyers which won praise for its large boot. Another car based on the Bravo/Brava underpinnings was launched in 1998: the curious looking Fiat Multipla, a six-seater compact MPV.

The Bravo/Brava received a mild makeover in 1999 but there were few real changes except the replacement of the 1.4 12-valve engine with a 1.2 16-valve engine from the smaller Fiat Punto and a restyling of the dashboard. The 1.9 turbodiesel was also phased out in favour of 1.9 JTD diesel units (now with and 105 PS (77 kW)), to give even better economy and refinement.

By 2001, however, the Bravo/Brava range was looking increasingly dated in the face of new competition like the Ford Focus and Peugeot 307. The Bravo/Brava was discontinued in late 2001, and replaced by the all-new Fiat Stilo, which would be ultimately a sales flop in most countries.

Engines

Petrol

Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note
1.4 S/SX	I4	1370 cc	80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) @6000 rpm	112 N·m (83 lb·ft) @2750 rpm	Until 1999
1.4 Sport	I4	1368 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @5500 rpm	206 N·m (152 lb·ft) @2250 rpm	Turbo China Market
80 SX	I4	1242 cc	82 PS (60 kW; 81 hp) @5500 rpm	113 N·m (83 lb·ft) @4250 rpm	From 1999
100 SX/HSX/ELX	I4	1581 cc	103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) @5750 rpm	144 N·m (106 lb·ft) @4000 rpm
115 ELX/HLX	I4	1747 cc	113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp) @6100 rpm	154 N·m (114 lb·ft) @4400 rpm
2.0-20V HGT	I5	1998 cc	147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp) @6100 rpm	186 N·m (137 lb·ft) @4500 rpm	Bravo only
155 20V HGT	I5	1998 cc	154 PS (113 kW; 152 hp) @6500 rpm	186 N·m (137 lb·ft) @3750 rpm	Bravo only, 1999->

Diesel

Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note
TD 75 SX	I4	1910 cc	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4200 rpm	147 N·m (108 lb·ft) @2750 rpm
TD 100 SX/ELX	I4	1910 cc	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4200 rpm	200 N·m (150 lb·ft) @2250 rpm
JTD 105 SX/ELX/GT	I4	1910 cc	105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @4000 rpm	200 N·m (150 lb·ft) @1500 rpm	1999->
JTD 100 SX/ELX/GT	I4	1910 cc	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000 rpm	200 N·m (150 lb·ft) @1500rpm	2001->

Engines in Brazil

The FIAT Brava was produced until 2003 in Brazil for the home market and export, but in the former the engines available were:

• Brava SX/ELX 1.6 16v 106 PS (78 kW)
• Brava HGT 1.8 16v (127 PS (93 kW) or 132 PS (97 kW))

Notes

1. ^ "Fiat Press Information For The UK Launch - 7th December 1995". bravo-guide.co.uk. http://www.bravo-guide.co.uk/press.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-12. 
2. ^ "Fiat Type platform". Fiat-tipo-portugal.com. http://fiat-tipo-portugal.com/curiosidades.htm#TDUE. Retrieved 2011-04-18. 

External links

• Bravo official website English/Italian
• - Fiat Bravo Review
• Fiat Bravo GT Test Drive Review
• Fiat Bravo / Brava
• Fiat Bravo 2010