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| Fiat Punto (188) | |
| Engine | In-line four-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1242 cm³ |
| Bore * stroke | 70,8 * 78,9 mm |
| Compression | 9,5 : 1 / 10,5 : 1 |
| Valves | 2/4 per cylinder |
| Torque | 102/114 Nm at 2500/4000 rpm |
| Max. power | 44/59 kW (60/80 HP) |
| Rated speed | 5000 rpm |
| Powertrain | Transverse engine with front drive |
| Transmission | Five-speed, five-/six-speed |
| Extra | -/continuously variable CVT-transmission, torque converter |
| Steering | Gear rack |
| Suspension front | McPherson |
| Suspension rear | Trailing links |
| Brakes f/r | Discs, drums |
| Wheelbase | 2460 mm |
| Length | 3800 mm |
| Width | 1660 mm |
| Height | 1480 mm |
| Trunk | Approx. 280 - 1100 liters |
| Tyres | 155/80 R 13 T / 185/60 R 14 H (5", 5 1/2 ") |
| Tank capacity | 47 liters |
| Basic weight | 950/1110 kg incl. driver |
| Max. speed | Approx. 155/170 km/h |
| Manufactured | Since 1999 |
| Sales price | From 19.000 DM |
| Version | Four-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 | |
| Engine | In-line four-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1747/1910 cm³ |
| Bore * stroke | 82 * 82,7 / 82 * 90,4 mm |
| Compression | 10,3 : 1 / 18,5 : 1 |
| Valves | 4/2 per cylinder |
| Supercharged | -/1 bar, air-cooled |
| Torque | 164/196 Nm at 4300/1500 rpm |
| Max. power | 96/59 kW (130/80 HP) |
| Rated speed | 6300/3000 rpm |
| Transmission | Five speed |
| Tyres | 195/45 R 15 V / 185/60 R 14 H (6", 5 1/2 ") |
| Basic weight | 1110/1130 kg incl. driver |
| Max. speed | Approx. 205/170 km/h |
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