The 1.4-liter Fiat 198A4000 or 1.4 T-Jet engine was assembled by the company from 2007 to 2020 and installed on such models of the Italian concern as Bravo, Linea, Doblo and Grande Punto. This turbo engine is also often found under the hood of Lancia Delta, Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta.
FIRE-engines: 187A1000, 169A4000, 176A8000, 188A4000, 188A5000, 199A6000, 350A1000, 198A1000, 198A4000, 955A6000, 955A2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 2007-2020 |
| Displacement, cc | 1368 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 120 |
| Torque output, Nm | 206 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 72 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| Features | DOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | IHI RHF3 VL37 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 2.9 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Fiat Linea 2009) — city — highway — combined |
9.2 5.2 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 125 |
The engine was installed on:
- Alfa Romeo MiTo I (Type 955) in 2008 – 2009;
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta I (Type 940) in 2010 – 2020;
- Fiat Bravo II (198) in 2007 – 2014;
- Fiat Doblo II (263) in 2010 – 2020;
- Fiat Grande Punto I (199) in 2007 – 2009;
- Fiat Linea I (323) in 2007 – 2018;
- Lancia Delta III (844) in 2008 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the Fiat 198A4000 engine
- The motor as a whole is reliable, has a long resource, but regularly worries about little things;
- Fuel pressure regulator failure or clogged filter causing poor starting;
- When the oil separator membrane is worn, lubricant consumption appears and rapidly increases;
- At high mileage, the hot part of the turbine and exhaust manifold may crack;
- The rubber diaphragm of the turbocharger bypass valve often bursts.
