Fiat Punto

Fiat Punto

1st Version (1993-1999)

Internally code named Project 176, the Punto was announced in September 1993 and launched in late 1993 as a replacement for the ageing Fiat Uno. The Fiat Punto was voted European Car of the Year for 1995. The Punto's distinctive clean-cut styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro was an instant hit (though one of the car's most recognizable features, the vertical tail/rear lights, were not part of Giugiaro's original design and were in fact added later in-house at Fiat's factory. Competitive pricing which undercut rivals such as the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo also helped the Punto become an instant success in the European marketplace

Sporting versions

A 1.6 Sporting was also available producing 88 bhp, but the best performing version was the 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) 1.4 GT using an evolution of the turbocharged 128 SOHC engine originally found in the Fiat Uno Turbo Mk II- capable of running over 200 km/h (120 mph) and reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 7.9 seconds. This car was also fitted with a 5-speed manual gearbox, with different gear ratios than the ELX series. During the years the GT was made in three different "series" with power 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) (1993–1995),133 PS (98 kW; 131 hp) (1995–1997) and 130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) (1997–1999).

2nd generation (Type 188) (1999–2003)

The second generation Nuova (New) Punto, codenamed Project 188, was launched in late 1999. The styling was all-new while retaining the original Punto's distinctive shape and design, while the chassis and interior were completely overhauled. The new Punto also became the first Fiat in decades to carry the original round Fiat badge, to celebrate Fiat's centenary

Sporting versions

Two sporty versions were offered. The 1.2 16 valve Sporting model with a 6-speed manual, and the hot 1.8 HGT which could reach almost 130 mph (210 km/h). The 1.2 16V model also has a CVT-equipped variant (with a sequential manual shift mode consisting of 6 gears, 7 for the Sporting model). The 1.8 HGT accelerates 0-60 in 8.0 seconds. It was considered a big improvement in handling over the Mark 1 GT. The HGT was also available (in limited numbers) as an "HGT Abarth" which added deeper bumpers, rear spoiler, side skirts, new alloy wheels and interior trim. The HGT Abarth had no technical improvements over the regular HGT

Specifications

Capacity	1242–1910 cc
Power	60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp)-130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp)
Max. speed	155 km/h (96 mph)-205 km/h (127 mph)
Acceleration	0–100 km/h: 15.0–8.0 seconds

Technical specifications of Fiat Punto

Punto 55 S / SX	Punto 6 Speed	Punto 75 SX / ELX	Punto 85 16v ELX	Punto Sporting 16v	Punto GT	Punto TD 60 S / SX	Punto TD SX / ELX	Punto Cabrio S	Punto Cabrio ELX
Engine	1.1 SPI	1.1 SPI	1.2 MPI	1.2 16v	1.2 16v	1.4 turbo	1.7 TD	1.7 TD	1.2 SPI	1.2 16v
Displacement (cc)	1108	1108	1242	1242	1242	1372	1689	1689	1242	1242
Maximum power - hp/rpm	54 /5500	54 /5500	73 /5500	86 /6000	86 /6000	130 /5600	63 /4500	69 /5500	66 /5500	86 /6000
Compression	9,6:1	9,6:1	9,8:1	10,2:1	10,2:1	7,8:1	20,3:1	19:1	9,6:1	10,2:1
Bore X stroke (mm)	70x72	70x72	70,8x78,9	70,8x78,9	70,8x78,9	80,5x67,4	82,6x79,2	82,6x79,2	70,8x78,9	70,8x78,9
Fuel system	SPI (Single Point Ingection)		MPI (Multy Point Ingection)		MPI (Multy Point Ingection)	MPI (Bosch Motronic) with turbo and intercooler	indirect injection + turbo		SPI IAW	MPI (Multy Point Ingection)
Ignition	electronic, combined with the injection system						with compression		electronic, combined with the injection system
Electrical system (12V)
Battery (Ah)	32 (40 with A/C)		40				60		40
Alternator (A)	65 (75 with A/C )			65 (85 with A/C)					65 (75 with A/C)
Transmission / Gear ratio
1-st	3,909:1	3,545:1	3,909:1	3,909:1	3,909:1	3,909:1	3,909:1	3,909:1	3,909:1	3,909:1
2-nd	2,157:1	2,157:1	2,157:1	2,157:1	2,157:1	2,238:1	2,238:1	2,238:1	2,157:1	2,157:1
3-rd	1,480:1	1,480:1	1,480:1	1,480:1	1,480:1	1,520:1	1,444:1	1,444:1	1,480:1	1,480:1
4-th	1,121:1	1,121:1	1,121:1	1,121:1	1,121:1	1,156:1	1,029:1	1,029:1	1,121:1	1,121:1
5-th	0,902:1	0,902:1	0,902:1	0,902:1	0,897:1	0,872:1	0,794:1	0,794:1	0,902:1	0,897:1
6-th	-	0,744:1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Reverse	3,818:1	3,818:1	3,818:1	3,818:1	3,818:1	3,909:1	3,909:1	3,909:1	0,902:1	0,897:1
Tyres	155/70 R13 (S) 165/65 R13 (SX)	165/65 R14 S	165/65 R14 T	165/65 R14 T	185/55 R14 H		165/65 R14 T		155/70 R13 S	165/65 R14 T
Turning circle	9,7 m.					9,7 m.
Suspension
Front	Independent , McPherson					Independent, McPherson
Rear	Independent, McPherson					Independent, McPherson
Brakes
Front	Disc 240 mm			Disc 257 mm		Disc 257 mm Ventilated	Disc 257 mm		Disc 240 mm	Disc 257 mm
Rear	Drum 180 mm					Disc 240 mm	Drum 180 mm
# doors	3/5	3	3/5	3/5	3	3	3/5	3/5	2	2
Length X Width (mm)	3760x1625	3770x1625	3760x1625 (SX) 3770x1625 (ELX)	3770x1625	3770x1625	3770x1625	3770x1625	3760x1625 (SX) 3770x1625 (ELX)	3760x1625	3760x1625
Height 3/5 doors (mm)	1450/1445	1450	1455/1450 (SX) 1450/1445 (ELX)	1450/1445	1440	1440	1460/1455	1460/1455 SX) 1450/1445 (ELX	1450	1446
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450
Trunk volume dm3	275		275		275		275		200
Fuel capacity (L.)	47	47	47	47	47	51	47	47	47	47
Kerb weight 3/5 doors (kg)	840/875	865	880/895	900/915	910	1000	1010/1025	1000/1060	960	1015
Top speed (km/h)	150	150	170	177	177	200	155	163	150	170
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec.)	16,5	16	12	10,9	10,5	7,9	16,8	14,8	15	12
0-1000 m. (2 people + 20kg)	37,5 sec.	37 sec.	34,5 sec.	32,9 sec.	32,6 sec.	28,9 sec.	37,6 sec.	36 sec.	37 sec.	34 sec.
Fuel consumption (L/100 km.)
City	8,9	8,6	9,5	9,3	9,7	11,7	8,9	8,4	9,7	9,8
Highway	5	5,4	5,6	5,2	5,5	6,4	5,1	4,9	5,6	5,5
Combined	6,5	6,6	7,1	6,7	7	8,4	6,5	6,2	7,1	7,1

                                      Technical specifications of Fiat Punto 2001

S / SX / ELX		ELX		ELX
Engine	gasoline 60, 8V		gasoline 80, 16V		disel 80 JTD
Displacement (cc)	1242				1910
Maximum power kw (hp) rpm)	44(60)/5000		59(80)/5000		59(80)/3000
Maximum torque nm(kgm)/rpm	102(10,4)/2500		114(11,6)/4000		196(20,0)/1500
Engine Type	ОНС		DОНС 4 valves per cylinder		ОНС
Fuel system	multipoint injection MPI IAW				Common Rail, direct injection, turbo "Garret" with intercooler, BOSCH EDC15
Electric System	12V
Battery (Ah)	40 (50 with A/C)				48
Transmission	5 speed, manual
Drive	Front wheel drive
Tyres	155/80 R 13 T		165/70 R14 T		185/60 R14 Н
Steering	rack & pinion
Turning circle, m.	10,2 (10,5 ELX)
Suspension
Front	independent, McPherson
Rear	independent, Coil springs and Anti-roll bar
Front Brakes	Disc 240 mm		Disc 257 mm		Disc, ventilated 257 mm
Rear Brakes	Drim 180 mm
# seats	5
# doors	3/5
Length 3/5 doors	3800/3835 mm
Width / Height	1600/1480 mm
Wheelbase	2460 mm
Track front/rear	1398/1392 mm				1402/1395 mm
Trunk volume 3/5 doors cdm	264/297
Fuel capacity	47 l.				49 l.
Kerb weight 3/5 doors kg.	860/875	920/935			1040/1055
Top speed km/h	155	172			170
Acceleration (2 people + 20kg) 0-100 km/h (sec.)	14,3 sec.	11,4 sec.			12,2 sec.
0-1000 m. (2 people + 20kg)	35,9 sec.	33,2 sec.			34,2 sec.
Fuel consumption (L/100 km.) .	gas А95 Н				disel
City	7,3	7,6			6,6
Highway	4,8	5,0			4,0
Combined	5,7	6,0			4,9