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The vehicle takes its name from an old Italian coin, normally translated into English as the [[Florin (Italian coin)|Florin]].<ref name=AutoMotoruSport197723/>
The vehicle takes its name from an old Italian coin, normally translated into English as the [[Florin (Italian coin)|Florin]].<ref name=AutoMotoruSport197723/>


== First generation (1977–1988)==
== Fiat Fiorino Mk1 (1977–1987): Birth of Fiorino==
[[File:Fiat Fiorino D.jpg|thumb|left|First generation of Fiat Fiorino]]
[[File:Fiat Fiorino D.jpg|thumb|left|First generation of Fiat Fiorino]]
The first version of the Fiorino was based on the Series 2 [[Fiat 127]] with the back being a van box, i.e. a 1.3 meter tall "high-cube" design,<ref name=AutoMotoruSport197723/>, an arrangement subsequently emulated by several European auto-makers. It was launched in early November 1977.<ref name=AutoMotoruSport197723>{{cite book |last= |first= |authorlink= Ferdinand Simoneit (Ed)|coauthors= |title= Auto Motor und Sport Heft 23 Seite 6|year= 1977 |publisher= Vereinigte Motor-Verlag GmbH & Co KG|location= Stuttgart |id=}}</ref> It received a facelift in 1980. The Fioriono used the same engines as Fiat 127.
The first version of the Fiorino was based on the Series 2 [[Fiat 127]] with the back being a van box, i.e. a 1.3 meter tall "high-cube" design,<ref name=AutoMotoruSport197723/>, an arrangement subsequently emulated by several European auto-makers. It was launched in early November 1977.<ref name=AutoMotoruSport197723>{{cite book |last= |first= |authorlink= Ferdinand Simoneit (Ed)|coauthors= |title= Auto Motor und Sport Heft 23 Seite 6|year= 1977 |publisher= Vereinigte Motor-Verlag GmbH & Co KG|location= Stuttgart |id=}}</ref> It received a facelift in 1980. The Fioriono used the same engines as Fiat 127. The first generation of Fiorino was assembled in [[Minas Gerais]] plant, [[Brazil]].


=== Engines ===
=== Engines ===
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== Fiat Fiorino Mk2 (1988–1994): New times ==
== Fiat Fiorino Mk2 (1988–1994): New times ==

Revision as of 18:38, 18 April 2010

Fiat Fiorino
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Production1977-present
AssemblyBologna, Italy
Bursa, Turkey
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Córdoba, Argentina
Shanghai, China
Body and chassis
ClassPanel van
Body style"Furgone" - Standard Van
"Panorama" - Glazed people carrier
Pickup.
LayoutFF layout
Related1st series:
Fiat 127
SEAT Fiorino
2nd series:
Fiat Uno
SEAT Terra
3rd series:
Fiat Mille
4th series:
Citroën Nemo
Peugeot Bipper
Fiat Grande Punto
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 500 Commerciale
SuccessorFiat Doblò

Fiorino is the model name that Italian car maker Fiat gives to the van derivatives of their small cars. The Fiorino has the largest cargo capacity of its class.

The vehicle takes its name from an old Italian coin, normally translated into English as the Florin.[1]

First generation (1977–1988)

First generation of Fiat Fiorino

The first version of the Fiorino was based on the Series 2 Fiat 127 with the back being a van box, i.e. a 1.3 meter tall "high-cube" design,[1], an arrangement subsequently emulated by several European auto-makers. It was launched in early November 1977.[1] It received a facelift in 1980. The Fioriono used the same engines as Fiat 127. The first generation of Fiorino was assembled in Minas Gerais plant, Brazil.

Engines

Engine Cyl. Power Torque
0.9 8V petrol S4 45 PS (33.1 kW; 44.4 hp) 64 N⋅m (47 lb⋅ft)
1.05 8V petrol S4 50 PS (36.8 kW; 49.3 hp) 83 N⋅m (61 lb⋅ft)
1.3 8V diesel S4 45 PS (33.1 kW; 44.4 hp) 103 N⋅m (76 lb⋅ft)

Fiat Fiorino Mk2 (1988–1994): New times

1992 Fiorino

In 1984 a more modern version was published it was based upon the Fiat Uno. Second generation Fiorino was made also as Panorama and Pick Up body styles.

Engines

  • 1,0 gas
  • 1,4 petrol
  • 1,5 gas (ver. spi and mpi)
  • 1,7 diesel

Fiat Fiorino Mk3 (1994-2000 Europe, 1994-present South America): The last Fiorino

Fiorino Mk3
2008 Fiat Fiorino brazilian version

The last generation Fiorino was marketed in South-America and is based on Fiat Mille. The current range of engines has the 1.2 Fire 8 valve and the 1.7 Turbo Diesel indirect injection. This version is still on sale in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.

Engines

  • 1242 cc Fire petrol
  • 1697 cc TD turbodiesel

Fiat Fiorino Mk4 (2008-present): Rebirth of Fiorino

New Fiorino 2008

The Mk4 Fiat Fiorino was unveiled in Summer 2007 and went on sale in early 2008. Sharing architecture with the new Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper. The new Fiorino is developed between Fiat, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Tofaş and it is based on the Fiat Grande Punto platform,[2] the wheelbase is 2,513 millimetres (98.9 in).

This project can be seen as a breakthrough in Tofaş history. The car is assembled in Bursa factory in Turkey.[3]

Fiat launched their passenger-carrying equivalent at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. It is branded as the Fiat Qubo.

Engines[4]

  • 1368 cc 8v 73 PS (54 kW; 72 hp) (Fiat)
  • 1360 cc 8v 73 PS (54 kW; 72 hp) (Citroën and Peugeot)
  • 1248 cc 16v MultiJet 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) (Fiat)
  • 1398 cc 8v HDi 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) (Citroën and Peugeot)

Fiat Qubo

Fiorino Qubo

A derivative of Fiorino (a small MPV), a passenger version of Fiorino was unveiled in June 2008. This version is suitable for five persons and can be equipped with different engines like 1.3 Multijet diesel (75 PS) or 1.4 litre petrol engine with 73 PS. The gearbox is either a 5 speed manual or a 6 speed automatic.[5]

Production outside Italy

  • Turkey: Fiat Fiorino, Peugeot Bipper and Citroën Nemo is being produced in Bursa plant.
  • Argentina: Fiat Fiorino, first, second and third series was constructed in the factory of Córdoba, until in 2000.
  • Brazil: Fiat Fiorino is still in production in Betim, Brasil.
  • Spain: Seat never built the Fiorino, but there was a Spanish made commercial 127 derived van, built by Emelba and named "Emelba 127 Poker". Was available as panel van, passenger and pick up.
  • China: Fiorino was the first vehicle that Fiat authorized to produce in China. Then, in the 2001 Palio and Siena arrived.

Electric version

Fiat Fiorino Cargo Electric is produced by Micro-Vett.[6]

External links

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Auto Motor und Sport Heft 23 Seite 6. Stuttgart: Vereinigte Motor-Verlag GmbH & Co KG. 1977. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "Nemo designer finally sees the fruit of his labours". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
  3. ^ "03.10.2007 THE FIORINO IS REBORN". italiaspeed.com. Retrieved 2007-10-04.
  4. ^ "Specifications" (PDF). italiaspeed.com/new_models. Retrieved 2007-11-30.
  5. ^ "Fiat Qubo Revealed". worldcarfans.com. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
  6. ^ "Fiat Fiorino Cargo Electric: at the Hannover show". eurocarblog.com. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
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