Autobild tests the Fiat 1.4 Multiair

Autobild has tested the 1.4-litre turbo Multiair engine at 165 hp and have been very, very impressed by the performance. The quality of this technological innovation is superior, and won points for its speedy response (at 2,000 rpm) and immediate acceleration.

The Fiat Bravo is equipped with the Multiair, giving it almost a sports style. The motor is quiet and is also happy to run at higher revs. The first Multiair engine to debut will be the 1.4 litre, 135 hp version to appear on the Alfa MiTo in September. It is reported as having an average consumption of five litres for every 100 km. By the end of 2009, other versions os 170 and 105 hp will be available.

Autobild also examined the 0.9 SGE (Small Gasoline Engine) in the turbo version, accredited with 69 hp, a fuel consumption of 3.4 litres per 100 km/hr and only 80 grams of CO2 emissions every 1000 km. It will debut in 2012.

Source | Autobild

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