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The car came with all new engines, the base model using a 1370 cc 12-valve engine producing 80 bhp. Two other gasoline engines were also available: the 1581 cc 16-valve engine, producing 103 bhp, and the star of the range, the 1998cc 20-valve R5 engine (on the HGT model) producing from 147 bhp (mk1) to 154 bhp (mk2), that could take the car to a maximum speed of 135 mph. Two turbo diesel engines were also avaliable for drivers who wanted economical motoring. Both were 1910 cc four cylinder units, one producing 75 bhp and the other making 100 bhp. The Bravo/Brava was voted European Car of the Year on its launch.

In 1996 the Bravo/Brava chassis spawned a saloon and estate version, the Marea, which was aimed more at Ford Mondeo and Renault Laguna buyers. It was less distinctive than the competition but had an enormous boot.

Another car based on the Bravo/Brava underpinnings was launched in 1998–the curious looking Multipla mini MPV with six seats, three on two benches. It was easily the most distinctively styled car even seen in that market.

The Bravo/Brava received a mild makeover in 1999For the album by Prince, see 1999 (album 1999 is a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the UN. Events Kosovo War Former child star Gary Coleman files for bankruptcy Y2K prep but there were few real changes except the addition of a 1.2 16-valve engine from the larger Fiat PuntoThe Fiat Punto was a "supermini"-sized automobile launched in 1994 as a replacement for the ageing Fiat Uno. At a time when rival companies like Ford and Vauxhall/ Opel were producing dull looking superminis, the Fiat Punto was an instant hit with its dra and a restyling of the dashboard. The 1.9 turbo-diesel was also upgraded to give even better economy and refinement.

By the turn of the new Millennium the Bravo/Brava range was looking increasingly dated in the face of new competition like the Ford Focus2003 Ford Focus in the UK The Ford Focus is an automobile made by the Ford Motor Company and sold in most Ford markets worldwide. It was launched in 1998 in Europe, and in 2000 in North America. Unlike its predecessors in the North American market, the Pi and Peugeot 307The Peugeot 307 is a car produced by Peugeot, launched in 2001 to succeed the 306. The Peugeot 307's predecessor, the 306, was the best selling Peugeot in Britain during its eight-year production life (1993 to 2001). The 307 is a totally different car to. Fiat's response was to launch an all-new car. The result in late 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap was the Fiat StiloThe Fiat Stilo was released by Fiat in 2001 to replace the aging Brava and Bravo lines. The car is sold in both three and five door versions, with a variaty of petrol and diesel engines, including Fiats revolutionary Common Rail Diesel engine. The car is. The three-door hatchback was stylish and aimed at the sporty end of the market while the five-door version was ultra practical and dull looking.