Performance Review: Fiat Bravo 2.0 20V 155 HGT - [1997]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Fiat Bravo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Fiat Bravo 2.0 20V 155 HGT is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 and the 1997 McLaren F1 GT 6.1 V12.This particular Fiat Bravo has a 1998cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 5 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St5's includes the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo

The Bravo shares its Petrol St5 engine configuration with the likes of the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo and the 2018 Audi TT RS 2.5 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Bravo's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1190 kgs (2623 lbs) this makes the Fiat Bravo 2.0 20V 155 HGT in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Fiat Bravo shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 20V St5 engine produces 152 bhp (113 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St5 throws out 137 lb-ft (185.7 Nm) @ 3750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (159 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Fiat Bravo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2002 Volkswagen-VW Golf R32 (152.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Fiat Bravo.

The Fiat Bravo has a Power to weight ratio of 127.7 bhp per ton and 115.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 Bravo competing with the 2002 Volkswagen-VW Golf R32 (152.7 bhp per ton) or the 1999 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro (152.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Fiat Bravo generating around 115.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line (140.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 1992 Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo (140.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.3 secs, this made the Fiat Bravo 2.0 20V 155 HGT as fast as the 2011 Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 200 (8.00 secs) the 2009 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (8.00 secs) the 2008 Alfa-Romeo Mito 1.4 155 T-Jet Veloce (8.00 secs) the or the 2007 Fiat Bravo 1.9 Sport Multijet (8.00 secs). This Fiat Bravo 2.0 20V 155 HGT is also faster than the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 (8.10 secs) the 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 155 Abarth (8.10 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 170 (8.10 secs) the and the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI (8.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Bravo and the 1988 Aston-Martin Virage 5.3 V8 1988

When talking about the performance of the Fiat Bravo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.99 secs @ 85.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1988 Aston-Martin Virage 5.3 V8 1988 (15.92 secs), the 2004 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - EP3 (15.92 secs), and the 2001 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R EP2 - EDM (15.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1997 version of the Fiat Bravo 2.0 20V 155 HGT has a maximum speed of 132mph.

Top Speed of the 1997 Bravo equals the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (143 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 20V 155 HGT then how about the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (143 mph), the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (143 mph), or the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (143 mph).

Related Links:

1997 Bravo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Fiat

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