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History Fiat Punto


Styling - definitely something you can leave to FIAT - click to enlarge!
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Fiat Punto (188)
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement1242 cm³
Bore * stroke70,8 * 78,9 mm
Compression9,5 : 1 / 10,5 : 1
Valves2/4 per cylinder
Torque102/114 Nm at 2500/4000 rpm
Max. power44/59 kW (60/80 HP)
Rated speed5000 rpm
PowertrainTransverse engine with front drive
TransmissionFive-speed, five-/six-speed
Extra-/continuously variable CVT-transmission, torque converter
SteeringGear rack
Suspension frontMcPherson
Suspension rearTrailing links
Brakes f/rDiscs, drums
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length3800 mm
Width1660 mm
Height1480 mm
TrunkApprox. 280 - 1100 liters
Tyres155/80 R 13 T / 185/60 R 14 H (5", 5 1/2 ")
Tank capacity47 liters
Basic weight950/1110 kg incl. driver
Max. speedApprox. 155/170 km/h
ManufacturedSince 1999
Sales priceFrom 19.000 DM
VersionFour-doors


That's always been a specialty of Fiat, the small and compact cars. One might wonder what one has for choices with a body for 4-5 seats, a transversely built-in drive and a not too large trunk. The Punto shows it, but not necessarily in front. And this even in the second edition, which is used by most manufacturers to consolidate. Just nothing to risk, it says in most cases.
Not so with the Punto. Razor-sharp cut light strips well into the roof, without disturbing the loading width. In general this Fiat is one of the first cars with somewhat more pronounced concave surfaces. You can see the tail. Instead of to round like a normal side part in natural (that is convex) shape, the hatchback in the lower part turns exactly the other way around. The result is that sharp edge, which extends over the widest area of the headlamps to the rear sides.
Somewhat foreign seem the engines. Is it the Italian displacement tax or the absolute will to save? The latter would be even welcome, but this corresponds to the choice of automatic transmission. Continuously variable transmission (good) combined with a torque converter (bad) are not quite up to date. So if one really is off little consumption, select the supposedly much weaker 1.25-liter. Look at the torque and particularly, at what speed it is achieved. Who the engine turns not over 3500 rpm will probably notice no difference. The diesel engine is worth once again only one for this vehicle category rare annual mileage.
In summary one can say, that if the service is right, even this Punto will rise again probably the best-selling imported car. He presents itself as two-and four-door model with slight variations at the rear with no significant differences in the interior. Each customer can find the version that fits to him at moderate prices. If still does the processing its success is no more obstacles.

Fiat Punto 1,8 16V/JTD
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement1747/1910 cm³
Bore * stroke82 * 82,7 / 82 * 90,4 mm
Compression10,3 : 1 / 18,5 : 1
Valves4/2 per cylinder
Supercharged-/1 bar, air-cooled
Torque164/196 Nm at 4300/1500 rpm
Max. power96/59 kW (130/80 HP)
Rated speed6300/3000 rpm
TransmissionFive speed
Tyres195/45 R 15 V / 185/60 R 14 H (6", 5 1/2 ")
Basic weight1110/1130 kg incl. driver
Max. speedApprox. 205/170 km/h







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