Segment:
Compact Sports Coupe
Target Audience:
Enthusiasts, DIY mechanics, professional workshops
Key Competitors:
Opel/Vauxhall Calibra, Toyota Celica, Honda Prelude, Ford Probe
Design Philosophy:
Bold, distinctive styling, performance-oriented chassis, Italian design flair
Unique Selling Points:
Unique asymmetric dashboard layout, potent turbo engine option, sharp handling
Engine Mechanical:
Engine assembly, cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, lubrication system, cooling system, timing belt, engine diagnostics
Engine Management:
Fuel injection (L-Jetronic/Motronic), ignition system, emissions control, ECU diagnostics
Transmission Manual:
Clutch operation, gearbox overhaul, gear selection mechanism, driveline components
Suspension:
Front McPherson struts, rear multi-link, springs, shock absorbers, bushings, wheel alignment
Brakes:
Front discs (ventilated), rear discs, ABS system (Bosch 2S), brake hydraulics, parking brake
Steering:
Power steering system, steering rack, steering column, wheel hub
Electrical System:
Battery, charging system, starter motor, lighting system, gauges, dashboard, wiring diagrams
Body And Interior:
Body panel removal/installation, door mechanisms, seating, trim, HVAC system, soundproofing
Maintenance:
Oil change, filter replacement, spark plug service, coolant flush, brake fluid change, timing belt replacement
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic codes, common faults, symptom-based diagnostics
Repair Overhaul:
Complete engine rebuild, gearbox overhaul, brake caliper rebuild, suspension component replacement
Diagnostics:
OBD-II scan tool procedures, specific component testing (injectors, sensors), electrical circuit testing
Depth Level:
Comprehensive (from basic maintenance to full engine/transmission rebuilds)
Engine Code Turbo:
175.A1.000
Displacement Turbo:
1995 cc
Horsepower Na:
145 PS (107 kW) @ 6300 rpm
Torque Na:
186 Nm (137 lb-ft) @ 4500 rpm
Horsepower Turbo:
220 PS (162 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Torque Turbo:
310 Nm (229 lb-ft) @ 3000 rpm
Injection System:
Bosch Motronic M2.10 / M2.10.4 (Turbo), Bosch L-Jetronic (NA)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Petrol (95 RON minimum recommended)
Turbocharger:
Garrett T25 (Turbo models)
Oil Change:
15,000 km or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Timing Belt:
90,000 km or 5 years (critical replacement interval)
Spark Plugs:
45,000 km (standard), 30,000 km (turbocharged, platinum plugs recommended)
Engine Oil Na:
API SG/SH or ACEA A2/A3, Viscosity SAE 10W-40 or 15W-40
Engine Oil Turbo:
API SG/SH or ACEA A3/B3, Viscosity SAE 5W-40 or 10W-50 (synthetic recommended)
Coolant:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze, 50% concentration with distilled water
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Transmission Oil Manual:
API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
Common Faults:
Turbocharger failure (on turbo models), premature clutch wear, electrical gremlins (especially in wiring harnesses), rust on sills and wheel arches, aging rubber bushings
Recommended Checks:
Regular inspection of timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys, turbo oil feed line check, cooling system hose integrity
