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Yeah, I knew several manufacturers used modified versions of the Fiat 1.3 and 1.9 multijet engines.
General Facelift Fiat Panda 319.
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I think the 1.9 they shared was a joint project.
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I see!
Yes and Rover were trialing the 1.9 Fiat diesel in the 75 before they went bust as a replacement for the BMW M47 unit.
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I must admit, I did feel for Rover: yes, the cars were terrible, but they had such bad luck.
They got what they deserved. Cars were terrible and thats all there is to it. You can’t think about a car company like a person and pity it.
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I wonder: if they'd had the funds, if they'd been able to develop more cars that were held in as high esteem as the 75.
The 75 is a decent car with a massive image problem. You couldn’t pay me to drive one.
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Same here, but I get the impression that those who could live with the badge got the last laugh. (Back in the early 00s)
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My favourite Rover was the SD1. I know there are lots of reasons why it wasn't a great car (much of those were quality related). But I just love that shape. As a police car it was unbelievably cool. I tried to persuade my parents to get one but they got a Sierra instead.
Yep, they were cool ? . In hindsight never saw one without a panel out of line.... I am a designer, must have heartbreaking to work where the workforce did not give a s#
Or rather, the short sighted trade unionists anyway...
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I had two 75s including the slated K series 1.8 to be fair it was a small engine for the cars bulk but contrary to belief it was reliable and economic. They were fine for a car buff but no good for people that never open the bonnet. Even the radiator required a degree in physics to check the coolant, not good when a K series engine is installed
I had two 75s including the slated K series 1.8 to be fair it was a small engine for the cars bulk but contrary to belief it was reliable and economic. They were fine for a car buff but no good for people that never open the bonnet. Even the radiator required a degree in physics to check the coolant, not good when a K series engine is installed
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The Vitesse was the one I wanted them to get. I remember seeing one in the showroom. They went for the far more sensible (and likely more reliable) Ford Sierra 2 litre Ghia. The latter was one of the first cars with a focus on optimum interior ergonomics.3500 Vitesse.
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The 2018 Lancia Ypsilon will get both GSE-Firefly engines.
999cc 3 cilinder with ± 70 hp
1332cc 4 cilinder with ± 100 hp.
https://passioneautoitaliane.blogspot.nl/2017/11/lancia-ypsilon-2018_15.html#more
999cc 3 cilinder with ± 70 hp
1332cc 4 cilinder with ± 100 hp.
https://passioneautoitaliane.blogspot.nl/2017/11/lancia-ypsilon-2018_15.html#more
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Apparently production of all old engines (FIRE and TwinAir) will stop, Production of the new GSE-Firefly engines have started in Poland.
2018 will be the year of complet engine gamma replacement @ FCA.
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I also think there is proof that TwiAir engine production has stopped, because in the Netherlands the Panda POP version was only available with the "NON" turbo TwinAir 2 cilinder engine and now of a sudden it is only available with the 1.2 FIRE.
Also the POP STAR version is no longer available with de NON turbo TwinAir.
Also the POP STAR version is no longer available with de NON turbo TwinAir.
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Was the N/A TwinAir a popular choice though? If it wasn't popular, then they may have just dropped it due to lack of demand.
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From a CO2 point of view it was i think.
I don't know what fuel consumption that engine does.
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