Fiat Coupe Price Guide

The Fiat Coupé of 1993 to 2000 was the most dramatic and most driver-focused Fiat produced in the 1990s. Outside of the mechanicals, though, most people remember the Coupe for how it looked. A Chris Bangle design of extraordinary visual confidence, it still stands out today, more than 20-years later.

In the UK, the Coupé was initially available with either a 2.0 naturally-aspirated engine (the 16V) or a turbo-charged version (16VT, or 16V Turbo) which shared its engine with the legendary Lancia Delta HF integrale, albeit in FWD format. In 1997, the old twin-cam engine was replaced by an all-new 5-cylinder. Again, you could choose from naturally aspirated (20V) or turbo-charged (20VT or 20V Turbo). The 220bhp turbo Coupé remains one of the fastest front-wheel-drive production cars ever made.

Outside of the UK, there was also a 1.8 16v version, which shared its engine with the Barchetta and Punto HGT.

The Car

The later Coupés used a five-cylinder 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 220bhp in the most powerful specification. This was a unit whose five-cylinder sound was unlike any four-cylinder competitor. The styling by Chris Bangle (before his controversial BMW work) featured the distinctive multiple gill vents on the flanks and a dramatic interior.

The 16v models are much rarer than the 20v, and offer a harsher, more aggressive drive. The later 5-cylinder cars feel more like a refined GT than the initial examples.

What Goes Wrong

Turbo oil feed and return pipes require inspection and regular replacement as blocked returns cause turbo failure. The five-cylinder engine is characterful but requires specific knowledge for maintenance. Suspension bushes wear and must be replaced to maintain the excellent handling. Rust affects the lower body and underside.

Buying

The 220bhp 20v Turbo is the specification worth seeking — values have been rising steadily. Above this, the special Limited Edition and Plus models add a further premium.