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Fiat Coupe

Five cylinders, front-wheel drive, 250 km/h: the six-speed 20V Turbo.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 26 sources

At a glance

0150300
129–217 hpPower
0510
6.3–9.2 s0–100 km/h
0125250
205–250 km/hTop speed
0200400
164–310 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,180–1,351 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1211

Engine
1.8/2.0 L 16V inline-fours; 2.0 L 20V inline-fives; 2.0 L turbos1
Layout
Transverse front engine, FWD; Viscodrive on Turbos12
Gearbox
5-speed manual; 6-speed on 1998 LE, all 20V Turbos from 199912
Built at
Industrie Pininfarina, Turin, Italy14
Units built
72,7621

The story

Fiat built Type 175 to recapture its sporting streak: Chris Bangle's body and Pininfarina's cabin sat on Tipo underpinnings, using assembly capacity freed by the Cadillac Allanté.13

1991: Bangle wins the design contest19911993: December reveal, January launch19931995: Right-hand drive for the UK19951996: 2.0s trade four cylinders for five19961998: VIS and electronic throttle for the 20V · Numbered LE introduces six speeds19981999: Turbo Plus, without a serial number19992000: A final 1.8 Special Edition · December closes a 72,762-car run2000 Fiat 124 Sport Coupé (AC / BC / CC): 1967–1975Fiat 128 Sport Coupé / 3P: 1971–1980Fiat Coupé (Type 175): 1993–2000Type 175 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones151516
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YearWhat happened
1967–1975Fiat 124 Sport Coupé (AC / BC / CC)
1971–1980Fiat 128 Sport Coupé / 3P
1993–2000Fiat Coupé (Type 175)
1991Bangle wins the design contest
1993December reveal, January launch
1995Right-hand drive for the UK
19962.0s trade four cylinders for five
1998VIS and electronic throttle for the 20V
1998Numbered LE introduces six speeds
1999Turbo Plus, without a serial number
2000A final 1.8 Special Edition
2000December closes a 72,762-car run
  1. 1991

    Bangle wins the design contest

    Paolo Cantarella backed a break with tradition. Chris Bangle's design beat Pininfarina's; chief engineer Nevio di Giusto wanted a new kind of coupé.45

  2. 1993

    December reveal, January launch

    The four-seat coupé appeared in December, then launched in January 1994 with 2.0 16V engines in naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms.1

  3. 1995

    Right-hand drive for the UK

    Production of right-hand-drive versions began early in 1995 for markets including the UK.1

  4. 1996

    2.0s trade four cylinders for five

    New 2.0 20V fives replaced the fours; the 20V Turbo paired Viscodrive with four-piston Brembo brakes. A 1.8 16V joined outside the UK.123

  5. 1998

    VIS and electronic throttle for the 20V

    The non-turbo 2.0 gained variable-length intake and drive-by-wire; 0-100 km/h improved from 8.9 to 8.4 seconds.67

  6. 1998

    Numbered LE introduces six speeds

    July's numbered 20V Turbo LE introduced a six-speed gearbox, Recaro seats and push-button starting; its total production remains uncertain.18

  7. 1999

    Turbo Plus, without a serial number

    The 20V Turbo Plus brought the LE's bodykit and six-speed gearbox without numbered plaques; six speeds also became standard on the regular Turbo.269

  8. 2000

    A final 1.8 Special Edition

    Mainland Europe got a final 1.8 16V Special Edition with BBS wheels, a honeycomb grille and seats with side airbags.110

  9. 2000

    December closes a 72,762-car run

    Production stopped in December 2000, with the total reaching 72,762 cars.15

Every generation

  • Fiat 124 Sport Coupé
    AC / BC / CC1967–1975
  • Fiat 128 Sport Coupé / 3P
    Fiat 128 Sport Coupé / 3P1971–1980
  • Fiat Coupé
    Type 1751993–2000

Power over the years

From 137 hp to 217 hp in 2 years.

0100200300 199419961998 hp 1994 · 137 hp · 2.0 16V1994 · 187 hp · 2.0 16V Turbo1996 · 129 hp · 1.8 16V (outside UK)1996 · 145 hp · 2.0 20V1996 · 217 hp · 2.0 20V Turbo1998 · 152 hp · 2.0 20V V.I.S. 217 hp 2.0 20V Turbo 137 hp 2.0 16V
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YearHorsepowerModel
19941372.0 16V
19941872.0 16V Turbo
19961291.8 16V (outside UK)
19961452.0 20V
19962172.0 20V Turbo
19981522.0 20V V.I.S.

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    2.0 16V

    1994–1996

    137 hp

  • Standard

    2.0 16V Plus

    137 hp

  • Standard

    1.8 16V

    129 hp
  • 2.0 20V / 20V VIS

    Standard

    2.0 20V / 20V VIS

  • Performance

    2.0 16V Turbo

    1994–1996

    187 hp

  • Performance

    2.0 16V Turbo Plus

    187 hp
  • 2.0 20V Turbo

    Performance

    2.0 20V Turbo

    1996–2000

    217 hp

  • Performance

    2.0 20V Turbo MY99

    1999–2000

    217 hp

  • Special

    Abarth/Zender accessory bodykit

    1994 onward

  • Special

    1.8 16V Special Edition / SE (Y2K)

    2000

    129 hp
  • 2.0 20V Turbo Plus

    Special

    2.0 20V Turbo Plus

    1999–2000

    217 hp

  • Limited

    2.0 20V Turbo Limited Edition (LE)

    1998

    217 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • An exposed metal fuel cap has a racing-style quick-release catch.34
  • Door handles hide high in the B-pillars, leaving the door skins uncluttered.2

Year by year

  1. Late 1996

    A ribbed grille and third brake light arrive; a new center console replaces the digital clock with an analog one.113

  2. 1998

    Turbo sills switch to body color.1

  3. 1999–2000

    The Turbo MY99 gets white gauges and revised 16-inch wheels, while its brake calipers remain gray.6

  4. 2000

    The 1.8 Special Edition adds BBS wheels, a silver honeycomb grille and gray headlamp backing panels.10

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Prices

Price when newAuction sale
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 1995200020052010201520202025 1995 · $27,410 · UK base 16V; approx. $1.58/GBP1995 · $30,413 · UK base 16V Turbo; approx. $1.58/GBP1999 · $32,732 · UK base 20V; approx. $1.62/GBP1999 · $37,025 · UK base 20V Turbo; approx. $1.62/GBP 1995 · £17,348 · UK base 16V, 1995; approx. $1.58/GBP 2023 · $3,150 · 1997 20V Turbo; approx. USD, fees included, Bonhams|Cars Online2024 · $8,000 · 1994 16V 5-speed, 84k kilometers, BaT2024 · $7,069 · 1994 Coupe 5-Speed, 84k km, BaT $8.0K BaT, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1995Launch price$27,410UK base 16V, 1995; approx. $1.58/GBP
1995Price when new$27,410UK base 16V; approx. $1.58/GBP
1995Price when new$30,413UK base 16V Turbo; approx. $1.58/GBP
1999Price when new$32,732UK base 20V; approx. $1.62/GBP
1999Price when new$37,025UK base 20V Turbo; approx. $1.62/GBP
2023Auction sale$3,1501997 20V Turbo; approx. USD, fees included, Bonhams|Cars Online
2024Auction sale$8,0001994 16V 5-speed, 84k kilometers, BaT
2024Auction sale$7,0691994 Coupe 5-Speed, 84k km, BaT

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “250 km/h through the front wheels”
    • “Delta Integrale roots and six rally titles”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  26. No Reserve: 1994 Fiat Coupe 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $7,069 on April 3, 2024 (Lot #142,019) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • bringatrailer.com

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