CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................3

1. BRIEFING.................................................................................................................................................................9

1.1 GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................................. 9

1.1.1 Presentation.............................................................................................................................................................................................9

1.2 T

................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

HE CAR

1.2.1 Style .........................................................................................................................................................................................................9

1.2.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................................10

The dimensions in brackets refer to versions fitting 215/55 R16 tyres.......................................................................................................10

1.2.3 Interiors ..................................................................................................................................................................................................10

1.2.4 Outfits and characteristics......................................................................................................................................................................11

1.2.5 Engine versions .....................................................................................................................................................................................11

1.2.6 Transmission..........................................................................................................................................................................................12

The transmissions available at time of release are shown in bold print..........................................................................................................12

1.2.7 Bodyshell ...............................................................................................................................................................................................12

1.2.8 Suspensions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................13

1.2.9 Active safety...........................................................................................................................................................................................14

1.2.10 Passive safety......................................................................................................................................................................................14

1.2.11 Alarm system .......................................................................................................................................................................................16

1.2.12 Tyres and wheels.................................................................................................................................................................................17

1.2.13 Roominess ...........................................................................................................................................................................................18

1.2.14 Climate control system.........................................................................................................................................................................18

1.2.15 Sunroof ................................................................................................................................................................................................19

1.2.16 Sound system ......................................................................................................................................................................................19

1.2.17 Navigator..............................................................................................................................................................................................19

1.2.18 Materials used......................................................................................................................................................................................20

1.2.19 Production process ..............................................................................................................................................................................20

1.2.20 Aerodynamics ......................................................................................................................................................................................21

1.2.21 Anti-corrosion and cosmetic warranty..................................................................................................................................................21

1.2.22 Range ..................................................................................................................................................................................................22

1.2.23 Product grid according to outfit level....................................................................................................................................................23

1.2.24 Lineaccessori .......................................................................................................................................................................................24

TECHNICAL DATA .........................................................................................................................................27

2.1 ENGINE.............................................................................................................................................................................. 27

2.1.1 Engine type ............................................................................................................................................................................................27

2.1.2 Engine specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................27

2.1.3 Timing angles.........................................................................................................................................................................................27

2.1.4 Injection/ignition .....................................................................................................................................................................................28

2.1.5 Characteristic curves of the engine .......................................................................................................................................................28

2.1.6 Engine cooling .......................................................................................................................................................................................30

2.2 TRANSMISSION ................................................................................................................................................................ 30

2.3 CLUTCH............................................................................................................................................................................. 30

2.4 GEARBOX.......................................................................................................................................................................... 30

2.5 DIFFERENTIAL .................................................................................................................................................................. 31

2.6 BRAKES............................................................................................................................................................................. 31

2.6.1 Braking system ......................................................................................................................................................................................31

2.6.2 Front brakes...........................................................................................................................................................................................32

2.6.3 Rear brakes ...........................................................................................................................................................................................32

2.7 STEERING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32

2.8 FRONT SUSPENSIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 33

2.8.1 Helical springs........................................................................................................................................................................................33

2.8.2 Shock absorbers ....................................................................................................................................................................................33

2.8.3 Stabiliser ................................................................................................................................................................................................33

2.9 REAR SUSPENSIONS....................................................................................................................................................... 34

2.9.1 Helical springs........................................................................................................................................................................................34

2.9.2 Shock absorbers ....................................................................................................................................................................................34

2.9.3 Roll bar...................................................................................................................................................................................................34

2.10 TRIM AND CHARACTERISTIC ANGLES ......................................................................................................................... 34

2.10.1 Trim (Std. A conditions) .......................................................................................................................................................................34

2.10.2 Front suspension (Std. A conditions) ...................................................................................................................................................35

2.10.3 Rear suspension (Std. A conditions) ...................................................................................................................................................35

2.11 ALTERNATOR ................................................................................................................................................................. 36

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