Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo Limited Edition

[Patch234]

I thought I would add a little topic on my little car.

It's a Fiat Coupe 20VT Limited Edition number 199. They have 5 cylinder engines. Made even rarer by the factory colour. It is crono grey and by all accounts there are no more than 5 left in the UK, maybe less.

She's got just over 41,000 miles on the clock (genuine) and full service history to boot. I have recently had a large amount of 'other' work carried out to her, including but not exclusive to…

Belts
Water pump
Cam phase sensor
Rocker cover gasket
Thermostat
ECU temp sensor
Fresh coolant
2x Front top suspension mounts and bearings
Wishbones and drop links
Welded and strengthened front subframe
Lowering springs
Front ARB bushes
Silicone water hose kit in black, new clips
Clutch slave
Millers oil 10/60CFS, filter and plugs
85/90 Mobile1 G/box oil
N/S gearbox mount and bolt
Orange turbo oil return pipe
Tracking
Dual friction clutch
Interior fan
Centre console flocked
Blue Flame 2.75" cat back exhaust system
T28 Hybrid Stage 3 turbo
FMIC (no bumper cutting)
Stereo
Powder coated wheels
Revamped LE Wheel centre caps
Horns and horn bracket
Crinkle painted LE Rocker cover
Boost valve and rocker switch
Remap to approx. 280bhp (FC Performance)
HID's (500K)
LED side lights
Coolant tank
Washer bottle tank
Aero wipers (x3)
Engine bay stickers
Drive shaft seal
New battery
Matching boost gauge and pod
Leather interior cleaned and treated with high quality products.
MkIV Widget
2.75" cat-back Blueflame stainless exhaust (hard to find these days)

She handles wonderfully (a lot down to the Sport Contact 2's also) and I must say, it is one of the best cars I have ever driven in terms of driver comfort and turn of speed. She's running around 280bhp and 1.3 bar boost on the high setting - 0.9 on the low. I have a simple trigger switch mounted to switch from high to low that can be seen in the photo's near the gear lever.

Performance? Well, 0-60 in around the late 5's, early 6's, mid range is fantastic, you'll be surprised at what you can glide past with ease on the motorway (I mean ummm race track) There is also something to be said about the exhaust note, it really is a pleasant noise upon opening the throttle.

As I work abroad, the miles will not be going up. Probably one of the reasons I am posting this - not getting to talk about my car enough! All that is really needed now is a full respray, which I will get done soon. These cars tend to suffer from lacquer peel (it's an age thing!) and this one does too. So it's immanent!

This is the 7th or 8th Fiat Coupe I have owned, I like the cars that much. I own two at he moment, the other is a ink black 20V non turbo. What I have tended to do, is learn from each one I have 'done up' and this one really is getting the best treatment! From a Fiat Coupe Specialist (FCSS).

There are many horror 'stories' about coupes. But, as stated above, I have owned many and looked after them properly. They have been as reliable as hell for me. Never once had a breakdown, nor called out the AA/RAC for recovery. Buy wisely is the key as is knowing what to look for when viewing!

If you are thinking about buying one of these in the future, there are many cheap one's to be had. But, most of them will have been bought cheap, maintained cheap and yes, you guessed it, this reflected in the price tag!! Buyer beware! As with any car, look after it and it will look after you.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics and all the best to you and your special car.

Edited by Patch234 on Friday 18th April 13:12

[rayyan171]

These are great cars, love the 5 cylinder engines on them, they're great

[Paddymcc]

Love the colour really suits the car.

Almost bought one back in my early 20s but the seller was less than truthful about the turbo parts which were embedded in the engine.

They look awesome on some azev wheels.

[JamesD1]

love fiat coupes and intend on owning one at some point. lots of people talk about fiat reliability but i havn't had an issue yet.

[YellowCar]

Had a 20Vt, and kept it for 13 years, the longest I've had any car.
Little things like the petrol cap, body-coloured dash strip, and the 5 cylinder warble made every journey a little bit special, even if it is "only" a Fiat.
Truly a great all-rounder.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

When I was 18 I promised myself I'd have one at some point, they were just so exotic back then. I got close, test driving a dark metallic red one with a tan interior & it just sounded awesome with the 5 pot but it was just out of my price range.

A true future classic.

[Gouki]

I previously owned a LE in Vinci grey which is well missed! Great cars.

[150bhp]

Very nice, especially in that colour! A classic design that hides its age so well.