Fiat Tempra Facts for Kids

The Fiat Tempra was a popular family car.

The Fiat Tempra was a type of car built by the Italian company Fiat. It was designed to be a comfortable and practical car for families. The Tempra first came out in 1990. It took the place of an older Fiat model called the Fiat Regata. Later, in 1996, the Tempra was replaced by a newer car, the Fiat Marea.

The Fiat Tempra was known for being a reliable and affordable car. It was sold in many countries around the world. People could buy it as a four-door sedan or a five-door station wagon.

What Made It Go? The Engines
- Petrol Engines
- Diesel Engines
Different Versions of the Tempra
- Sedan and Station Wagon
- Special Features
Where Was It Made?
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What Made It Go? The Engines

The Fiat Tempra had different types of engines available. These engines gave the car its power. Car engines are measured by their size (like 1.4 or 1.9 liters) and how much power they produce. Power is often measured in kilowatts (kW) or horsepower (hp). A higher number means a more powerful engine.

Petrol Engines

Most Tempra cars used petrol (gasoline) engines. These engines came in various sizes, offering different levels of power.

1.4 Litre Engines: These were smaller engines, producing around 51 kW (69 hp) to 56 kW (76 hp). They were good for everyday driving.
1.6 Litre Engines: Slightly larger, these engines offered more power, from 55 kW (75 hp) up to 66 kW (90 hp).
1.8 Litre Engines: These provided even more power, ranging from 66 kW (90 hp) to 80 kW (109 hp).
2.0 Litre Engines: The largest petrol engine available, producing 83 kW (113 hp). This gave the Tempra good performance.

Diesel Engines

Some Tempra models were available with diesel engines. Diesel engines are often known for being more fuel-efficient.

1.9 Litre D Engine: This was a standard diesel engine, producing 48 kW (65 hp).
1.9 Litre TD Engine: The "TD" stands for Turbo Diesel. This engine used a turbocharger to produce more power, reaching 66 kW (90 hp).

Different Versions of the Tempra

The Fiat Tempra was available in a few different body styles and with various features. This allowed people to choose the version that best suited their needs.

Sedan and Station Wagon

The most common versions were the four-door sedan and the five-door station wagon. The station wagon, also known as the "Tempra SW," offered more space for luggage or cargo. This made it very popular with families.

Special Features

Some versions of the Tempra came with advanced features for their time. For example, some models had a digital dashboard. Instead of traditional dials, this dashboard showed information like speed and fuel level on a digital screen. This was quite modern for cars in the early 1990s.

Where Was It Made?

The Fiat Tempra was mainly produced in Italy. However, it was also built in other countries. For example, it was made in Turkey and Brazil. This helped Fiat sell the car in different parts of the world. The Tempra was a front-wheel-drive vehicle, meaning the engine sent power to the front wheels. Some special versions also had all-wheel-drive, which means power went to all four wheels for better grip.