The 1.8-liter Fiat 370A0011 or 1.8 E.torQ engine has been produced in Brazil since 2010 and is installed on such popular models in Latin America as the Argo, Toro, Linea and the Strada pickup. This power unit is also found under the hood of the Jeep Renegade crossover in a number of markets.
The E.torQ series also includes: 310A5011.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 1747 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 130 – 135 |
| Torque output, Nm | 180 – 185 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85.8 |
| Compression ratio | 11.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Fiat Linea 2014) — city — highway — combined |
9.7 6.0 7.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~270 000 |
| Weight, kg | 129 |
The engine was installed on:
- Fiat Argo I (358) since 2017;
- Fiat Bravo II (198) in 2010 – 2016;
- Fiat Cronos I (359) since 2018;
- Fiat Doblo II (263) since 2010;
- Fiat Grande Punto I (199) in 2010 – 2012;
- Fiat Punto IV (199) in 2012 – 2017;
- Fiat Linea I (323) in 2010 – 2016;
- Fiat Palio II (326) in 2011 – 2017;
- Fiat Strada I (278) in 2013 – 2020;
- Fiat Toro I (226) since 2016;
- Jeep Renegade 1 (BU) since 2015.
Disadvantages of the Fiat 370A0011 engine
- This is a simple and reliable power unit designed for the emerging market;
- In Brazilian forums, there are often complaints about oil consumption after 90,000 km;
- Even the owners of cars with such a unit note not the highest resource of the timing chain;
- The remaining problems of this motor are associated with electrical failures and oil leaks;
- The weaknesses of E.torQ engines include a modest selection of spare parts.
