Fiat Tempra (159) (1990–1996)

The Fiat Tempra (159) was offered with 14 engine versions (12 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 65 to 113 hp, built 1990–1996.

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Production years1990–1996
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length171.4 in (4,354 mm) – 171.4 in (4,353 mm)
Width66.7 in (1,695 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,445 mm) – 60.8 in (1,545 mm)
Cargo volume17.7 cu ft (500 l)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l) – 16.6 gal (63 l)

All Fiat Tempra (159) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.4 (78 hp)1990–1993Gasoline78 hp (57 kW)80 lb-ft (108 Nm)13.4 s107 mph (172 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (86 hp)1990–1993Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)11.8 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i.e. (78 hp)1990–1992Gasoline78 hp (57 kW)91 lb-ft (124 Nm)13.6 s104 mph (168 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 D (65 hp)1990–1993Diesel65 hp (48 kW)88 lb-ft (119 Nm)17.4 s101 mph (162 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TD (90 hp)1990–1996Diesel90 hp (66 kW)137 lb-ft (186 Nm)13.9 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i.e. (159.AP) (113 hp)1990–1996Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)115 lb-ft (156 Nm)12.9 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i.e. (159.AN) (105 hp)1991–1996Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)Front-wheel drive
1.4 i.e. (159.AC,159.AX) (69 hp)1992–1996Gasoline69 hp (51 kW)78 lb-ft (106 Nm)14.4 s101 mph (163 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i.e. (159.AS,159.AT) (75 hp)1992–1996Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)92 lb-ft (125 Nm)13.8 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TD (159.AQ) (80 hp)1992–1996Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)
1.8 i.e. (159.AV) (103 hp)1993–1996Gasoline103 hp (76 kW)
1.8 i.e. (159.AZ) (90 hp)1993–1996Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.6 i.e. (159.AJ) (90 hp)1994–1996Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)94 lb-ft (127 Nm)13.2 s113 mph (182 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i.e. (159.BY) (101 hp)1994–1996Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)12.5 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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