The 0.9-liter 8-valve Fiat TwinAir 199B6000 engine has been produced by the company since 2012 and is installed on many popular models of the Italian concern, such as 500, 500L and Punto. This unit can also be found under the hood of the basic modification of the Alfa Romeo MiTo hatchback.
The TwinAir line also includes: 312A2000.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 875 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 105 |
| Torque output, Nm | 145 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R2 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | MultiAir |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | MHI TD025L4BR |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Fiat 500L 2015) — city — highway — combined |
5.7 4.3 4.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~180 000 |
| Weight, kg | 85 |
The engine was installed on:
- Alfa Romeo MiTo I (Type 955) in 2013 – 2018;
- Fiat 500 II (312) since 2013;
- Fiat 500C II (312) since 2013;
- Fiat 500L II (351) in 2012 – 2018;
- Fiat Punto IV (199) in 2013 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the Fiat 199B6000 engine
- The main problems for car owners with such an engine are MultiAir failures.
- The timing chain has a small resource, sometimes it runs less than 100,000 km.
- Infrequent replacements and other savings on lubrication often result in turbine failure.
- There are many expensive parts in the motor, such as an adjustable pump and a thermostat.
