MITICA-DIECAST - FIAT - CROMA 2.4 TD 1985

The Fiat Croma derived from the Tipo 4 project, from which the Lancia Thema, Saab 9000 and Alfa Romeo 164 also emerged. The car, Fiat's flagship, was presented in December 1985. With the Croma, for the first time Fiat adopted the "everything" solution forward” on a higher class car. The line was pleasant and the aerodynamic Cx was also very low. The choice of engines was wide right from the market launch. At the top were the versions with a 1995cc twin-cam electronic injection engine, one aspirated, the other turbo. Diesel versions were also available, including the 2.4 turbodiesel, to which the 1.9 supercharged with intercooler was later added. In March 1989, the Croma was updated with some aesthetic and technical interventions. The driving position was significantly improved and there was an increase in power on some engines. The first series Croma continued until 1991, when the second series was introduced, which remained in production until 1996, with a restyling in 1993.

The 2.4 turbodiesel engine (93x90, type 8144.91) fitted in the first series Croma was equipped with a KKK turbocharger and heat exchanger similar to the one mounted on the turbo petrol engine. Power was 100hp at 4100 rpm. The maximum speed was 185 km/h and the curb weight was 1240 kg.