Lot 134: Fiat Turbo Coupe

On its launch in 1994, the Fiat Coupé was available with a four cylinder, 2.0 L 16V engine, in both turbo (195 bhp) and normally-aspirated (139 bhp) versions. Both engines were the later versions of Fiat's twin-cam design and were inherited from the Lancia Delta Integrale, winner of the World Rally Championship a record six times. 1996 brought in a 1.8 L 16V engine (not available in the UK, 130 bhp), along with a 2.0-litre 5-cylinder 20V (147 bhp), and a 5-cylinder 2.0-litre 20V turbo (220 PS (217 hp/162 kW)). With a 0-60 mph time of just over 6 seconds, the 2.0 turbo was the fastest European front-wheel drive car at the time.The Fiat Coupé 16v Model and the turbocharged 16 and 20 valve versions were equipped with a very efficient Viscodrive limited-slip differential to counter the understeer and torque steer that plagues most powerful front wheel drive cars. Additionally, the coupe featured independent suspension all round. Giving it excellent handling.Offered here is a 2.0 20 Valve Turbo of 1998 vintage, which is complete with full service history. The car is said to have covered just 55,000 miles and has recently benefited from a cam belt change, 4 Pirelli tyres, new front discs and pads and service at DTR.Finished in Gialo Fly yellow with black leather interior, the car is equipped with a DTR stainless steel, sports exhaust and is said to be a great performer and ultra reliable.