Panda I · 1995–2003

Fiat Panda 1.1 Panda I · 54 hp (1995 to 2003)

The Fiat Panda 1.1 of the Panda I generation uses the FIRE 1.1 petrol engine with 54 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 54 PS / 40 kW
Displacement: 1 108 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: FIRE 1.1
Period covered: 1995–2003
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

54 hp (40 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1995 to 2003.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The FIRE 1.1 engine is also fitted to: Fiat Seicento (Seicento / 600).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

Fiat 9.55535-S2 / S1 / GS1 / DS1 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Fiat Panda 1.1 Panda I?

The FIRE 1.1 petrol engine (1 108 cc), 54 hp (40 kW).

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Which oil for the Fiat Panda 1.1?

A Fiat 9.55535-S2 / S1 / GS1 / DS1-approved oil suited to the FIRE 1.1 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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