Limited Edition Fiat Stilo review: The most stylish Italian coupe money can buy

Website design By BotEap.comFiat has always built fast and attractive enthusiast cars, whether it’s the little 127 of the 1970s or the sleek Punto Turbo of the 1990s, the combination of sleek Italian styling and eager revving engines has made the brand popular. among drivers around the world. as long as one can remember. Combine this intrinsic drivability with elegant coupe styling and you have some of the most enigmatic and unforgettable coupes in recent memory. The elegant 124 Coupe was the car to own in the ’70s, with its lusty 1.8-litre twin-cam engine and clean, seductive lines. By comparison, Volkswagen at the time was still building the air-cooled Beetle and finishing development on the Mk 1 Golf.

Website design By BotEap.comThis tradition continues with the Fiat Stilo 2.4, in particular with the limited edition ‘Michael Schumacher’ version. What makes this car so special is that it once again combines Italian good looks with a powerful engine under the hood and a sense of style that most other automakers are desperately trying to imitate. Worldwide, the number of ‘Schumacher’ Stilos is limited to 3,500 units, each bearing a numbered plaque on the dashboard. Singapore has been allocated 50 units that will be available from now until the middle of next year.

Website design By BotEap.comIt goes without saying that fashion designer brands are Italian creations, and few cars have as innate styling as the three-door Stilo, which by the way translates to ‘style’ in Italian; The combination of sharp, laser-cut lines at the front end flows into a dynamic, wedge-shaped passenger compartment and is perfectly resolved by the dramatic trapezoidal taillights. The subtle widening of the bodywork around the rear wheels gives the Stilo strong ‘shoulders’ that evoke power and strength. And the way the rear profile leans forward gives the whole car a firm stance and an undeniable sense of forward motion. For even more drama, the Schumacher version gets a lowered suspension, sporty Zender sill extensions and sleek 17-inch alloy wheels.

Website design By BotEap.comBut this limited edition Stilo is more than just an eye catcher. Under the hood, there’s a powerful 2.4-litre, 20-valve five-cylinder engine that puts out an impressive 170bhp. As Audi, Honda and, more recently, Volvo have discovered, an inline-five engine offers the best of both worlds: it’s only slightly bigger and heavier than a four-cylinder unit, but delivers performance figures. similar to those of a straight motor. – golden V6 engine. In the best Fiat tradition, this car is lightning fast and feels powerful and snappy, even when pushed. In fact, it just thrives when pushed.

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