Skip to content
Search
TPR Motors

Vehicle details

Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe Turbo Coupe 20v
Variant
Coupe Turbo LE
Year
1998
Mileage
83,670 miles
Engine
2.0L
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
2WD
Fuel Type
Petrol
Body Style
Coupe
Colour
Red
Doors
2
MOT Expiry
01/10/2027

THE LISTING

About this vehicle

Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo LE – No. 0040
Red | 83,670 Miles | 6-Speed Manual | 280 bhp | 12 months MOT with zero advisories.
Please take the time to read through the advert for this rare and highly desirable Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo Limited Edition, presented in Red and carrying the particularly desirable low production number 0040. 
I am assisting Martyn, a very trusted member of my Fiat Coupe Lovers & Owners community, with the sale of his car. Martyn works long hours and is not normally available to take telephone calls during the day, so I am helping with enquiries and will respond as promptly as possible to genuine questions from serious prospective buyers.
I have been involved with the Fiat Coupe scene for more than 20 years, have owned several Coupes myself and run one of the UK’s largest Facebook communities dedicated to the model. I therefore have considerable knowledge of these cars and am happy to answer sensible questions wherever I can.
If you have owned a Fiat Coupe before, you’ll already appreciate what makes them so special. For those new to the model, the 20V Turbo LE combines distinctive Italian styling, a charismatic five-cylinder turbocharged engine and an exceptionally engaging driving experience.
The Car
This is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo Limited Edition No. 40, finished in Red, with  83,670 miles (which may increase slightly as it is still in daily use)
First registered 29/09/1998 this example has been maintained to an impeccable standard throughout its life and is accompanied by an exceptionally comprehensive lever arch history file, containing service records, invoices and supporting documentation.
The car benefits from over £12,000 of invoices from the past four years alone, including: 
04/07/2026 @ 83,428 miles: Timing Belt / tensioners / water pump / aux belt / Walbro pump / Gtec 2 chip / fuel pump mod / aircon regas= £1738.96 AutoSportivo
04/06/2026 @ 83,296 miles:Hybrid turbo / lines / hoses / uprated I/C (factory location)= £1500 AutoSportivo 
01/05/2026 @ 83,167 miles:Fuel cap and light cups painted = £310 Golden Barns Garage 
15/01/2026 @ 83,105 miles:Bilstein shocks & Eibach springs / thermostat / rocker cover gasket / gear tunnel bush / full service = £1335.96 AutoSportivo
30/07/2023 @ 77,000 miles:Vented & grooved discs x4 / pads /  rear calipers / Brembo lines / hand brake cables /  alternator / stainless exhaust / rocker cover repaint / rear wheel bearings / battery / lower arms / drop links / = £4051.24 AutoSportivo 
12/07/2023 X2 front wheel bearings / ignition coil / aircon £903.60 
The clutch was replaced with a sports item @ 57,260 miles  but still retains a factory pedal feel, in addition to an aluminum radiator, full service and  timing belt = £1535.38 AutoShoppe. Etc 
* 2.0-litre 20-valve turbocharged five-cylinder engine* 280 bhp Hybrid / Gtec2 280 bhp capable * 6-speed manual gearbox* Brembo four-pot front brakes* Recaro leather interior with red stitching* Titanium-effect dashboard trim* Push-button start* Body-coloured side skirts* Front bumper corner spoilers* Red Brembo brake calipers* Red cylinder head* Front red strut brace* Stainless-steel cat-back exhaust* Three keys with fobs
The distinctive Coupe styling was created through the collaboration between Chris Bangle and Pininfarina, and the Limited Edition cars added a number of factory upgrades and unique details that make them particularly sought-after today.
Exceptional History & Provenance
One of the car’s strongest features is its extensive history file.
The documentation includes:

* Invoices and service documentation dating back to 1998* More than £12,000 of documented invoices  maintenance expenditure* Maintenance carried out by three recognised specialists during its ownership history* Previous MOT certificates* Original handbooks and period documentation* Period magazines and supporting paperwork* Full V5 present* HPI clear* Three keys with fobs* Full MOT with zero advisories 
The history file provides an excellent record of the car’s ownership and maintenance over almost three decades.
⸻
Major Service – August 2026
A major service was carried out in August 2025 by a fully qualified Fiat technician.
This included:
* New timing belt kit* New auxiliary belts* New water pump
The engine starts readily and runs smoothly, while the six-speed gearbox operates as intended.
The fluids are clean and the recently refurbished alloys are wearing a matching set of near-new Hankook Ventus Prime 3's. 
The bodywork presents very well indeed, with some evidence of paint work in 2023 (documented in the history) which has been carried out to a very good standard, with the exception of the top edges of the rear quarters in which the finish is imperfect up close. There are expected minor marks including stone chips which are in keeping with the cars age, but nothing that detracts from the overall beauty of this particular example. 
A number of spare parts are included, such as the OEM airbox and turbo, should the new owner choose to revert the car to standard specification, as well as some brand new hoses and braided brake lines that the car doesn't currently require. The music has been upgraded via Focal Components in the factory locations. Please note that whilst the Nakamichi CD400 head unit is currently fitted, this is negotiable: the car will be sold with a standard head unit. 
This is a genuine 'jump in and enjoy' car: the current owner has undertaken all the major maintenance work that these Coupe's so often require, providing you with significant peace of mind to simply enjoy the striking looks, performance and handling of this appreciating modern classic.
The private plate F10 TLE included with the car 💪 @ buy it now £9495. 
MOT valid until 1st of October 2027.
Vehicle Details
Make: FiatModel: Coupe 20V Turbo Limited EditionLimited Edition Number: 0040Engine: 1998cc 20-valve turbocharged five-cylinderPower: 220 bhp + power Gtec 2 280bhp capable. Not been on a rolling road but increased power well passed 220 bhp. Transmission: 6-speed manualMileage: Approximately 83,670Colour: Red Number of Keepers: 7Keys: 3 with fobs HPI: ClearV5: Present MOT: October 2027Location: Shoreham-by-Sea BN43.
The Limited Edition

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo LE represents the final and most highly specified evolution of the Coupe.
With its 220 bhp five-cylinder turbo engine, six-speed manual transmission, Brembo braking system, Recaro interior and distinctive Limited Edition detailing, it remains one of the most interesting performance cars to come out of Italy during the late 1990s.
Limited Edition cars are increasingly regarded as modern classics, with originality, specification, condition and documented history becoming increasingly important to collectors and enthusiasts.
This car’s low Limited Edition number, extensive history and supporting documentation make it a particularly interesting example.
Condition & Viewing

This is a 28-year-old performance car, so prospective buyers should view it with the appropriate expectations for a vehicle of its age.
That said, the car presents as a very appealing example and the extensive history provides an unusually detailed record of its maintenance.
Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Genuine prospective buyers are very welcome to ask sensible questions, and viewing is encouraged for anyone seriously considering purchasing the car.
The car is located in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex 
Price – £9,495 buy it now….. 
Sensible offers close to the asking price will be considered.
No part exchange, thank you.
This is an opportunity to acquire a numbered Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo Limited Edition with a highly desirable specification, approximately 83,670 miles and an exceptionally comprehensive history file.
The car is being offered for sale on the basis that the successful buyer is ready and prepared to complete the purchase.
If you are genuinely looking for a Fiat Coupe LE, particularly one with this level of documented history, No. 40 is certainly worthy of serious consideration.
Good luck to the eventual buyer — I genuinely hope the car goes to someone who appreciates what makes these cars so special. £9495 pm for more info if ready to buy.The private plate F10 TLE included with the car 💪 @ buy it now £9495. 

It's not been on the r/r, but it has the hybrid, gtec2, Walbro and fuel mod and a mbc, so it's 280 bhp capable. 

Vehicle specification

  • Make: Fiat
  • Model: Coupe Turbo Coupe 20v
  • Variant: Coupe Turbo LE
  • Year: 1998
  • Mileage: 83670
  • Engine: 1998
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive Type: 2WD
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Body Style: Coupe
  • Colour: Red
  • Doors: 2
  • MOT Expiry: 01/10/2027

Important information

This vehicle is advertised by an independent eBay seller. The information shown has been taken from the seller's listing. Please review the original eBay advert for the complete description, condition, history, photographs and terms of sale before purchasing.