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Fiat Ritmo

Years1979–1988
Generations6
Total variants39
Body stylesHatchback
DesignerPierangelo Andreani and Sergio Sartorelli at Centro Stile Fiat · Bertone
AssemblyItaly: Cassino, Rivalta · Spain: Barcelona · Egypt: Cairo
PredecessorFiat 128
SuccessorTipo
Also known asSEAT Ritmo · Strada

The Fiat Ritmo is a hatchback model, produced 1979–1988, spanning 6 generations with 39 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Ritmo (1985-1988), Ritmo (1985-1988), Ritmo (1983-1985) and Ritmo (1983-1985). The Ritmo (1985-1988) generation is the most extensively documented, with 9 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 6

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Fiat Ritmo have?

The Fiat Ritmo has 6 generations with 39 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Fiat Ritmo produced?

The Fiat Ritmo has been produced 1979–1988. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Fiat Ritmo?

The Fiat Ritmo is available as Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

22,197Estimated total · €4,439 per year
  • Depreciation3,347
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 2

Fiat Ritmo: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • SEAT Ritmo
  • Strada
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Ritmo (1979-1983)1979–198361 hp17.5 s7€7k–€9k★ 2.9
Ritmo (1979-1983)1979–198366 hp16.4 s7€7k–€9k★ 3.3
Ritmo (1983-1985)1983–198579 hp13.5 s6€8k–€14k★ 3.4
Ritmo (1983-1985)1983–198564 hp14.9 s5€8k–€10k★ 3.6
Ritmo (1985-1988)1985–198867 hp14.2 s9€8k–€12k★ 3.5
Ritmo (1985-1988)1985–198874 hp14.1 s5€7k–€14k★ 3.4