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2004 Fiat Panda review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

2004 Fiat Panda review
A saviour was born in the form of the 2004 Car of the Year: the new Panda, to lead Fiat's revitalisation.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 96
0-62 mph (seconds): 14.0

Urban mpg: 39.8
Extra urban mpg: 58.9
Combined mpg: 50.4
CO2 (g/km): 133


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3538
Height (mm): 1540
Width (mm): 1578
Wheelbase (mm): 2299
Front track (mm): 1366
Rear track (mm): 1357
Cargo volume (litres): 206
Gross weight (kg): 1325
Kerb weight (kg): 860
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 800
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 35


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder, in line, transversely mounted in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1242
Compression ratio: 9.80:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 70.80 x 78.86
Valve gear: Single overhead camshaft. Mechanical tappets. Toothed drive belt.
Max. power (bhp): 60 at 5000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 75 at 2500 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox, driving through the front wheels.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.909:1
2nd: 2.158:1
3rd: 1.480:1
4th: 1.121:1
5th: 0.897:1
Reverse: 3.818:1
Final drive: 3.438:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent MacPherson type with transverse lower wishbones anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; stabiliser bar connected to the shock absorber.

Rear: Torsion beam axle.

Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion, with City button for extra assistance at parking speeds.

Turning circle diameter (m): 9.10

Brakes: Front: 240mm discs. Rear: 180mm drums.

Wheels: 13-inch steel as standard, but 14-inch alloys fitted to test car.

Tyres: 155/80 R13 as standard - test car fitted with 165/65 R14.







 

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