Performance Review: Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v - [2001]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Fiat Stilo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 and the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12.This particular Fiat Stilo has a 2446cc 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 Stilo 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 Stilo'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 1320 kgs (2910 lbs) this makes the Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v in the same weight category as the 2020 McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Fiat Stilo shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp)

In terms of power the 2446cc 20V St5 engine produces 168 bhp (125 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St5 throws out 163 lb-ft (220.9 Nm) @ 3500 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 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (152.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Fiat Stilo.

The Fiat Stilo has a Power to weight ratio of 127.2 bhp per ton and 123.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 Stilo competing with the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (152.2 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI 200 (152.1 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 Stilo generating around 123.4 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 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v (148.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Alfa-Romeo Mito 1.4 155 T-Jet Veloce (148.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.9 secs, this made the Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v as fast as the 2012 Jaguar XJ V6 (8.60 secs) the 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 (8.60 secs) the 2004 Audi A4 1.8T Sport (8.60 secs) the or the 2003 Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0 FSI (8.60 secs). This Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v is also faster than the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (8.70 secs) the 2011 Renault Twingo 1.6 133 Renaultsport Cup (8.70 secs) the 2009 Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT (8.70 secs) the and the 2003 Lancia Thesis 3.2 V6 24v Comfortronic (8.70 secs).

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

When talking about the performance of the Fiat Stilo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.98 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 2001 version of the Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v has a maximum speed of 132mph.

Top Speed of the 2001 Stilo 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 2001 Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v 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:

2001 Stilo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Fiat

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