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Fiat Punto

Fiat Punto

FieldValue
imageFiat Punto 2012 5door front.JPG
nameFiat Punto
manufacturerFiat Auto (1993–2007)
Fiat Group Automobiles (2007–2014)
FCA Italy (2014–2018)
production1993–2018
predecessorFiat Uno
successorFiat Grande Panda (Europe)
Fiat Argo (Latin America)
classSupermini (B)
body_style3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
2-door convertible
3-door van
layoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

Fiat Group Automobiles (2007–2014) FCA Italy (2014–2018) Fiat Argo (Latin America) 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible 3-door van

The Fiat Punto is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1993 to 2018, spanning over three generations. The third generation of the car was marketed between 2005 and 2009 as the Grande Punto, and between 2009 and 2012 as the Punto Evo, until the single-word Punto name was reintroduced. , nearly nine million units had been sold globally.

First, second and third-generation Puntos

Production of the first generation Punto was 3.43 million units, second generation 2.96 million units, and third generation 2.67 million units.

TOC

{{Anchor|MkI|First generation (1993–1999)}}First generation (176; 1993)

Italy: Mirafiori, Turin Italy: Termini Imerese, Sicily Poland: Tychy (Fiat Auto Poland) 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible 3-door van | petrol: | 1.1 L I4 | 1.2 L I4 | 1.2 L 16V I4 | 1.4 L turbo I4 | 1.6 L I4 | diesel: | 1.7 L I4 | 1.7 L turbo I4 6-speed manual CVT automatic 1070 kg (cabrio) Fiat Palio Fiat Siena Lancia Y (840) Bertone (convertible)

Internally codenamed Project 176, the Punto was announced in September 1993, as a replacement for the aging Fiat Uno, and launched at the end of 1993 or the beginning of 1994, depending on the market. The Fiat Punto was voted European Car of the Year for 1995, soundly defeating rival Volkswagen Polo with 370 versus 292 points. The Punto received a very mild restyling in 1997 (new hubcaps, exterior colors and interior trim).

The official launch of the Punto in the United Kingdom was in October 1993, at the London Motorfair.

The Punto was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, and originated as a 1990 design proposal for Renault's project X57, which would become the Renault Clio. When Giugiaro's proposal was not chosen, he took the design to Fiat, who accepted it. Giugiaro was awarded the Compasso d'Oro industrial design award in 1994. The Punto was available as a three-door or five-door hatchback, a two-door cabriolet and a three-door panel van. As the majority of the new Fiat group models, the suspension was all independent, composed of MacPherson struts at the front and trailing arms at the rear.

Interior

The entry-level engines in the Punto range were the 1.1 and 1.2 L petrol engines and the 1.7 diesel engine. The 1.2 engine's actual capacity is 1242 cc, available in three versions. The first, was fitted in the Punto ELX 75 and produced 75 PS at 6000 rpm while the second, fitted to Punto ELX 85 produced 86 PS at 6000 rpm.

The third was a 60 PS engine which eventually replaced the 1.1 54 PS engine.

Sporting versions

A Sporting model was also available with an updated, 1.6-liter, eight-valve 128 SOHC engine, producing 90 PS. This was later replaced in 1997 by the 1.2 16v FIRE engine used in the 85 ELX, and an associated power drop to 86 PS.

GT versions

Fiat Punto GT

The top of the range model was the 136 PS 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 and reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds,{{cite web|url=https://magazynauto.pl/wiadomosci/fiat-punto-gt-wrazenia-z-jazdy-z-1995-r,aid,2032|title= Fiat Punto GT – wrażenia z jazdy z 1995 r.|website=magazynauto.pl|language=pl|access-date=4 February 2024}} and came fitted with a five speed manual gearbox.

During the years, the GT was made in three different "series", producing 136 PS (1993–1995), 133 PS (1995–1997), and 130 PS (1997–1999).

Convertible

A cabriolet (convertible) version was also available, built by Bertone (rather than at the main Fiat factory). The horizontal rear light clusters were totally different than the vertical ones of the Punto hatchback. It was available in SX trim, with 1.2 60 PS FIRE engine, and ELX trim, initially powered by the 90 PS 1.6 Mpi unit, which was replaced in 1995 by the 86 PS 1.2 litre 16v FIRE unit.

It featured a manually operated fully retracting roof (SX) or an electric-powered one (ELX), and was one of the cheapest open-top cars in the world at the time. Approximately 55,000 cars were built between April 1994 and June 1999, although the last cars were registered in 2000.

Other versions

Particular versions of the first generation Punto were the Punto 6Speed, a 1.1 FIRE Punto 55 with a six-speed gearbox, the Punto Selecta with a CVT type automatic gearbox, and the Punto ED (Economical Drive), a 1.1 Punto whose five-speed gearbox was designed for high fuel efficiency.

Punto Sporting Abarth

The Fiat Punto Sporting Abarth is a performance-oriented version of the Fiat Punto, produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat. Introduced as an upgrade to the Sporting trim, it featured Abarth styling elements, suspension improvements, and enhanced handling. Powered by a 1.8-liter 16-valve engine delivering around 130 hp, it combined compact practicality with sporty performance. The model included Abarth-branded details, side skirts, alloy wheels, and sport seats, while maintaining the everyday usability of the Punto. It represented Fiat’s effort to keep the Abarth heritage alive in the small hatchback segment before the launch of the later Grande Punto Abarth.

Punto Grama 2 Maggiora

Carrozzeria Maggiora created a one-off performance version dubbed the Punto Grama 2, using the underpinnings from a 1986 Lancia Delta Integrale 8V.

Engines

CodeDisplacementTypePowerTorqueCompression
1.1 SPI1,108 ccI454 PS at 5500 rpm86 N·m (63 lb·ft) at 3250 rpm
1.2 SPI1,242 ccI460 PS at 5500 rpm98 N·m (72 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm
1.2 MPI1,242 ccI473 PS at 5000 rpm106 N·m (78 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm
1.2 16v1,242 ccI486 PS at 6000 rpm113 N·m (83 lb·ft) at 4500 rpm
1.4 Turbo1,372 ccI4133-136 PS at 5750 rpm208 N·m (153 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm
1.4 Turbo1,372 ccI4130 PS at 5600 rpm200 N·m (148 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm
1.6 MPI1,581 ccI490 PS at 5750 rpm129 N·m (95 lb·ft) at 2750 rpm
1.7 Diesel1,698 ccI457 PS (42.5 kW; 56 hp) at 4500 rpm98 N·m (72 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm
1.7 Diesel1,698 ccI464 PS (47.8 kW; 63 hp) at 4500 rpm118 N·m (87 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm
1.7 Diesel1,698 ccI472 PS (53.7 kW; 70 hp) at 4500 rpm137 N·m (101 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm

{{Anchor|MkII|Second generation (1999–2010)}}Second generation (188; 1999)

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The second generation Punto codenamed Project 188, was launched in September 1999 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The styling was all-new while retaining the original Punto's distinctive shape and design, while the chassis and interior were completely overhauled, with a new torsion beam rear suspension.

The new Punto also became the first Fiat in decades to carry the original round Fiat badge to celebrate Fiat's centenary.

At the launch event of the hatchback, the Fiat Wish concept car was also presented, which was hardtop convertible version of the Fiat Punto, very similar in styling with the Peugeot 206 CC. The model was conceived by Pininfarina to celebrate the centenary of Fiat.

Entry level

The 1.1 and 1.4 engines were discontinued due to emissions issues and the entry-level models had only a 1.2 petrol unit, with either 8 or 16 valves, giving 60 hp and 80 hp respectively, or a 1.9L diesel, with common rail injection and turbocharger or naturally aspired with mechanical injection.

Sporting versions

Fiat Punto HGT Abarth (2000)

Two sporty versions were offered. The 1.2 16 valve Sporting model with a six-speed manual, and the 1.8 HGT which could reach almost 130 mi/h. The 1.2 16V model also has a Speedgear CVT equipped variant (with a sequential manual shift mode consisting of six gears, seven for the Sporting model).

The 1.8 HGT accelerates from 0 to 60 in 8.6 seconds. It was considered a big improvement in handling over the Punto 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.

Power steering

The second generation Punto has also adopted the Dualdrive electric power steering and came with two operation modes, using an electric motor, rather than a hydraulic pump driven by the engine.

This resulted in reduced fuel consumption and less environmental impact. It has a fuel economy of 5.6 L/100 km, urban and 3.9 L/100 km, extra urban for the 1.9 diesel. The 1.8 petrol does 8.8 L/100 km, urban and 5.3 L/100 km, extra urban.

Facelift

At the beginning of 2003, Fiat celebrated the rollout of the 5,000,000th production Punto. During the same year, the second generation facelift brought further revisions to the platform, including extensive changes to the exterior styling and engines, partly due to changes in pedestrian safety regulations.

The round Fiat badge, found only on the bonnet of second-generation models, was introduced on the tailgate of the second generation facelift. On 1 June 2005, Fiat produced the 6,000,000th Punto at the Melfi plant.

Engine changes included a new 1.4 L 16v engine, alongside the staple 1.2 and 1.2 L 16v variants, and the introduction of two HGT versions, the 1.9 L MultiJet diesel engine and the 1.8 L 16v petrol engine, which could reach almost 130 mi/h continued over from the pre-facelift version. There was an introduction also of the 1.3 L common rail diesel MultiJet engine.

Punto Classic

Despite the launch of the slightly larger Grande Punto at the end of 2005, the second generation Punto remained in production, marketed as the Punto Classic, and has been sold in many markets in addition to the newer versions. It was launched for the first time in Chile in 2007. It ended production in Italy in November 2010.

Zastava 10

Zastava 10 (2006–2008)

In October 2005, Serbian automotive manufacturer Zastava reached an agreement with Fiat to assemble this version under licence in Kragujevac, Serbia, with the model name Zastava 10. After acquiring a majority stake in Zastava in the autumn of 2008, Fiat continued production of this vehicle under the Fiat Punto Classic name from March 2009.

Production was stopped in middle of 2011, and restarted in 2013, albeit very briefly. It has been available with the 1.2 litre petrol engine and later, also with the 1.3 litre diesel engine, the version of 2013 featured a newer, more modern engine.

Trim levels

The Punto was initially released in four different trim levels: S, SX, ELX and HLX, that were later renamed to Actual, Active, Dynamic and Eleganza. Three special versions of the three door hatchback were also available: Sporting, HGT and Abarth. The 'Sporting' had a six speed manual gearbox as standard.

The top-level included such features as ABS, front and side airbags, window bags, remote central locking, front power windows, electrical power steering, air conditioning, a trip computer with four functions, CD player, CD changer, alloy rims and fog lamps. Options such as navigation and burglar alarm were also offered.

After the facelift, it also received EBD, ESP with ASR and hill holder, climate control with double zone heating, heated seats, MP3 player and subwoofer (HGT only), rear parking sensors and cruise control as an option. A revised instrument panel with a larger display could now show the instant consumption too.

Engines

Four petrol engines with multi-point injection system were available, as well as one indirect injection diesel and three common rail turbocharged diesel engines with intercooler (JTD and MultiJet). The 1.8 16v and the 1.9 MultiJet engines were available only with the three-door version in the HGT trim level.

EngineDisplacementPowerTorqueTop speed0–100 km/hCombined consumptionCO2 emissionsProduction yearsPetrol enginesDiesel engines
1.2-L 8v1,242 cc44 kW at 5000 rpm102 Nm at 2500 rpm155 km/h14.3 s5.7 L/100 km136 g/km09/1999–
01/2010
1.2-L 16v1,242 cc59 kW at 5000 rpm114 Nm at 4000 rpm172 km/h11.4 s6.0 L/100 km142 g/km09/1999–
01/2006
1.4-L 16v1,368 cc70 kW at 5800 rpm128 Nm at 4500 rpm178 km/h9.9 s6.1 L/100 km145 g/km06/2003–
01/2006
1.8-L 16v1,747 cc96 kW at 6300 rpm164 Nm at 4300 rpm205 km/h8.6 s8.3 L/100 km197 g/km09/1999–
01/2006
1.2-L MultiJet 16v1,248 cc51 kW at 4000 rpm180 Nm at 1750 rpm164 km/h13.4 s4.5 L/100 km119 g/km06/2003–
01/2006
1.9-L D 8v1,910 cc44 kW at 4500 rpm118 Nm at 2250 rpm155 km/h15.0 s5.7 L/100 km150 g/km09/1999–
06/2003
1.9-L JTD 8v1,910 cc59 kW at 3000 rpm196 Nm at 1500 rpm170 km/h12.2 s4.9 L/100 km130 g/km09/1999–
01/2006
1.9-L JTD 8v1,910 cc63 kW at 3000 rpm200 Nm at 1500 rpm173 km/h11.5 s4.9 L/100 km130 g/km2002–
01/2006
1.9-L MultiJet 8v1,910 cc74 kW at 4000 rpm260 Nm at 1750 rpm185 km/h9.6 s5.3 L/100 km140 g/km06/2003–
01/2005

{{Anchor|MkIII|Third generation (2005–2018)|199|Grande}}Third generation (199; 2005)

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The Grande Punto, codenamed Project 199, was unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show and went on sale later on that year. Again styled by Giugiaro, the car is based on the Fiat Small platform developed in joint venture with Opel-General Motors.

Whilst the model shares some of its name with the previous Punto, a large number of its components are new, including a new chassis and body shell.

The engines are the Fiat 1.2 8v Fire (65 PS), a new 1.4 8v Fire (77 PS) and the 1.4 16v StarJet (95 PS). Four MultiJet diesel engines are also available: two 1.3 16v units (75 PS and 90 PS, the latter with a variable geometry turbocharger) and two 1.9 with 120 PS and 130 PS, all of them with diesel particulate filter. The 1.9 diesel was replaced with the new 1.6 MultiJet starting the end of 2008.

All the engines are Euro IV compliant. In 2007, a new 1.4 16v T-Jet turbocharged petrol engine, 120 PS, became available. At the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Fiat introduced 155 PS an Abarth version by Abarth & C S.p.A. It was branded as an Abarth rather than Fiat.

The car's nose, headlights and front grille look reminiscent of the Maserati Coupé (both were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign). File:2006 Fiat Grande Punto Sporting T-J 1.4 Rear.jpg|Rear view (3-door) File:Fiat Grande Punto rear.JPG|Rear view (5-door) File:Fiat PuntoPic.23.jpg|Interior

Other markets

In Australia, Fiat introduced the Grande Punto in July 2006, sold only as the Punto; it was the first Fiat to be sold in Australia since 1989. In 2009, the Punto was discontinued in Australia, due to slow sales. The car was reintroduced in 2013 after Fiat began factory distribution in Australia, the car was repriced at a much lower price, that was more in keeping with its rivals. In September 2015, the Punto was once again pulled from the Australian market due to slow sales.

It was launched in Mexico in November 2006. The Grande Punto is placed above the Fiat Palio in the Mexican Fiat car lineup. Initially it was sold with the 1.4 16v StarJet 95 PS engine with six speed manual gearbox in five door Dynamic and three door Sport trims. In December 2007, the 1.4 16v T-Jet 120 PS variant was launched.

The Italian made Grande Punto was launched in Chile and the Dominican Republic in petrol and diesel versions. The Grande Punto also went on sale in South Africa in 2006, replacing the previous generation.

In the rest of South America, the Brazilian built Grande Punto (called only Punto) was launched in August 2007. Codenamed Project 310, it is produced in the factory of Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The chassis is an adaptation of the Fiat Palio, a lower cost compact. Levels of safety were not maintained (airbags and ABS are optional on lower trim levels, and the highest one has only two airbags as standard), but the ride comfort is said to be the same.

The five door version was the only one available in the Brazilian line, and there were no plans for a two-door version (in Brazil, two door vehicles are only accepted for cheaper cars). The engines available at launch were the 85 PS 1.4 Fire 8v and the 115 PS 1.8 Ecotec-Family 1 X18XE engine that comes from GM-Fiat/Powertrain, and later the 1.4 Fire 16v TurboJet, also available for the Linea.

For the model of 2011, there were added the new E.TorQ engines 1.6 16v and 1.8 16v. Produced by Fiat Powertrain Technologies, they were based on the discontinued Tritec engines. All non Turbo petrol models produced in Brazil are flex-fuel.

The Grande Punto was launched in India during the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2008, with sales starting in June 2009. The Punto for the Indian market was manufactured by the Fiat / Tata Motors joint venture Fiat India Automobiles Ltd (FIAL) in a new plant in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra and based on the same 310 project of the Brazilian Punto.

A related sedan car, the Fiat Linea, was launched in the beginning of 2007 to replace the ageing Fiat Marea. It is built on an extended version of the Grande Punto's chassis, with a total length of 4560 mm, making it part of the superior small family car segment.

Safety

The Grande Punto was awarded with five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test for passenger protection, and three stars certification for pedestrian safety. The most powerful engines have electronic stability program and anti slip regulation fitted as standard, and it is an optional extra on some of the lower powered engines.

However, in a later test in December 2017, the car was retested with a zero star rating by Euro NCAP. It scored 51% for its protection of adult occupants, with chest protection for the rear passenger deemed weak and whiplash protection for the front passengers deemed poor. It scored 43% for its protection of child occupants, doing better at protecting the dummy representing an analogue of a six-year-old child than it did at protecting the dummy representing an analogue of a ten-year-old child and with the organisation noting that it was unclear whether or not the front-passenger airbag was activated. It scored 52% for pedestrian protection, mostly doing badly at protecting a struck pedestrian's head but generally doing well at protecting their legs and pelvis. It scored 0% for safety assist features, with the organisation noting that an unplugged-seatbelt warning was only standard equipment for the driver's seat. One of the given reasons for this is the fact that the third generation Punto was launched in 2005, making the car a twelve year old model, whose safety standards were never actually updated.

Abarth Grande Punto (2007–2010)

The first car from the newly created (2007) Fiat owned Abarth & C. S.p.A., the Abarth Grande Punto differs significantly from its donor car.

Initially the Abarth Grande Punto was released with a 150 PS (155 PS when using 97 RON fuel) 1.4 turbo engine, but from 2008, there was available an Essesse kit, which could be installed at official Abarth service centres rather than in the factory. Amongst various refinements included uprated brakes and suspension, the Essesse kit provided an uprated power output of 180 hp. File:Abarth Grande Punto 1.4 Turbojet.jpg|Abarth Grande Punto File:2008 Abarth Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 16v.jpg|Rear view

2009 facelift (Punto Evo)

The Punto Evo, a facelift version of the Grande Punto, was presented in September 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It received a new front end, in addition to revised rear lights, and a new interior. It has two new engines, a 1.3 L second generation Multijet diesel and a 1.4 L petrol engine with the MultiAir technology. It also features a new navigation system integrated to the Blue&Me system called Blue&Me–TomTom. File:Fiat Punto Evo 1.2 Dynamic.JPG|Fiat Punto Evo File:Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 8V Start+Stopp Dynamic (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 3. Juli 2011, Essen.jpg|Rear view File:2012 Fiat Punto Evo 1.2 interior.JPG|Interior

Abarth Punto Evo (2010–2015)

The Abarth Punto Evo was shown at 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It has a 165 PS 1368 cc MultiAir Turbo inline-four engine. The top speed is 213 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 7.5 seconds.

A new Esseesse version was released in 2011, which was an optional upgrade that improved performance, with a 0–100 km/h time of 7.3 seconds. The Abarth Punto Evo was discontinued in 2015, after slow sales. File:Abarth Punto Evo - Flickr - David Villarreal Fernández (1).jpg|Abarth Punto Evo File:Fiat Punto Evo Abarth (1. Facelift) – Heckansicht, 1. April 2012, Essen.jpg|Rear view

2012 facelift

Fiat introduced the 2012 Punto in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, as a facelifted version of the Punto Evo that reintroduced the Punto nomenclature (without Grande or Evo). The facelift was consisted of slighter tweaks than changing from Grande Punto to Punto Evo, keeping the revised rear lights and interior of the 2009 Punto Evo, but not on the base 'Pop' trim level which reverted to the older Grande Punto interior.

In October 2014, Top Gear Magazine placed the Punto Pop 1.2 liter 8v 69 on its list of The Worst Cars You Can Buy Right Now, describing the car as "An outclassed elderly supermini that kicks out 126 g/km yet takes 14.4 secs to wheeze to 62 mph, and it costs more than £10k."

Production of the three-door version ended in 2015, leaving only the five-door version available in Europe.

In June 2016, Fiat introduced the new Techno Pack with the 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system and cruise control. Production of the Punto ended on 7 August 2018, with no direct successor being announced. However, it continued to be produced in India for an additional three months before production ended in November of that year.

File:Fiat Punto registered January 2013 875cc so two cylinder turbo (cropped).JPG|Fiat Punto (second facelift) File:Fiat Punto 1.4 Natural Power.JPG|Rear view

2014 Indian facelift (Punto Evo)

2014 Fiat Punto Evo (India; facelift)

Fiat India gave the Punto Evo an extensive and exclusive facelift in August 2014. The facelift consisted of large, swept back headlamps, a new grille and chrome inserts, whilst the rear of the car received LED taillamps from its European twin, and the dashboard from the European car. This car also sports an SUV like ground clearance of 185mm for diesel and 195mm for petrol to suit Indian roads. In August 2015, Fiat launched in India the Abarth brand, imported from Poland the Abarth 595 Competizione and the locally produced Abarth Punto, based on the 310-Punto five door.

Indian Abarth Punto come with a 1.4 Turbojet engine with 145 PS and new sport kit for exterior and interior including revised Abarth badge and retuned chassis. Transmission is a five speed manual.

Fiat India launched a crossover version of the Punto Evo called Avventura in India in October 2014. The Avventura was aimed at the market inhabited by the likes of Toyota Etios Cross, Volkswagen CrossPolo and Ford EcoSport.

Production in India ended in November 2018, together with the Abarth and Adventure versions. As a result, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles decided to withdraw the Fiat brand from the Indian market, leaving space to the brand of Jeep.

Punto Van

Fiat Punto Van

The Punto Van is a compact van designed for the commercial market. It features a petrol 1.2 8v engine, a petrol/CNG 1.2 8v engine, and a diesel 1.3 MultiJet 16v engine. It can be recognized by its blinded rear side windows and a Punto Van badge on the back.

Engines

Grande PuntoModelEngineDisplacementPowerTorqueAcceleration
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)Top speedNotesPetrol enginesDiesel enginesPunto EvoModelEngineDisplacementPowerTorqueAcceleration
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)Top speedNotesPetrol enginesDiesel enginesPuntoModelEngineDisplacementPowerTorqueAcceleration
0–100 km/hTop speedNotesPetrol enginesDiesel engines--
1.2 8v FIREI41,242 cc65 PS at 5500 rpm102 Nm at 3000 rpm14.5 s155 km/h
1.4 8v FIRE1,368 cc77 PS at 6000 rpm115 Nm at 3000 rpm13.2 s165 km/h
1.4 16v StarJet95 PS at 6000 rpm125 Nm at 4500 rpm11.4 s178 km/hSix speed (2006–2016)
1.4 16v T-Jet120 PS at 5000 rpm206 Nm at 1750 rpm8.9 s195 km/h2007–2009
155 PS at 5500 rpm230 Nm at 3000 rpm8.2 s208 km/hAbarth model, 2007–2010
180 PS at 5750 rpm270 Nm at 2500 rpm7.5 s216 km/hAbarth "SS" performance kit, 2008–2018
1.3 16v MultiJetI41,248 cc75 PS at 4000 rpm190 Nm at 1750 rpm13.6 s165 km/hFive speed
90 PS at 4000 rpm200 Nm at 1750 rpm11.9 s175 km/hSix speed
1.6 16v MultiJet1,598 cc120 PS at 3750 rpm320 Nm at 1750 rpm9.6 s190 km/h2008–2018
1.9 8v MultiJet1,910 cc120 PS at 4000 rpm280 Nm at 2000 rpm10.0 s190 km/h2005–2008
130 PS at 4000 rpm280 Nm at 2000 rpm9.5 s200 km/h2005–2008
1.2 8v FIREI41,242 cc65 PS at 5500 rpm102 Nm at 3000 rpm14.5 s155 km/h
1.2 8v FIRE Euro569 PS at 5500 rpm
1.4 8v FIRE Start&Stop1,368 cc77 PS at 6000 rpm115 Nm at 3250 rpm13.2 s165 km/h
1.4 8v Bipower77 PS at 6000 rpm115 Nm at 3000 rpm14.9 s162 km/hPetrol
70 PS at 6000 rpm104 Nm at 3000 rpm16.9 s156 km/hMethane
1.4 8v GPL77 PS at 6000 rpm115 Nm at 3000 rpm13.2 s165 km/h
1.4 16v MultiAir105 PS at 6500 rpm130 Nm at 4000 rpm10.8 s185 km/h
1.4 16v MultiAir Turbo135 PS at 5000 rpm206 Nm at 1750 rpm8.5 s205 km/h2009–2018
165 PS at 5500 rpm250 Nm at 2250 rpm7.9 s213 km/hAbarth model, 2010–2014
180 PS at 5750 rpm270 Nm at 2500 rpm7.5 s216 km/hAbarth "SS" performance kit, 2010–2014
1.3 16v Multijet 75I41,248 cc75 PS at 4000 rpm190 Nm at 1500 rpm13.6 s165 km/h
1.3 16v Multijet 9090 PS at 4000 rpm200 Nm at 1750 rpm11.9 s175 km/h
1.3 16v Multijet 9595 PS at 4000 rpm200 Nm at 1500 rpm11.7 s178 km/h
1.6 16v Multijet1,598 cc120 PS at 3750 rpm320 Nm at 1750 rpm9.6 s193 km/h
PuntoModelEngineDisplacementPowerTorqueAcceleration
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)Top speedNotesPetrol enginesDiesel engines
0.9 8v TwinAirI2875 cc105 PS at 5500 rpm145 Nm at 2000 rpm10.8 s184 km/h
1.3 16v Multijet 75I41,248 cc75 PS at 4000 rpm190 Nm at 1500 rpm13.6 s165 km/h

Source: FiatAutoPress.com

Motorsport

Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000

The Punto has always been popular with amateur racing drivers due to its low cost and the wide availability of spare parts. Numerous competition and homologated versions of the Punto have been produced, such as the Punto Rally, the S1600, and the Punto Abarth.

A new rally car based on the third generation Punto, the Super 2000 Punto Abarth, was unveiled in 2005. It is four-wheel drive and powered by a 2.0 L 16 valve engine capable of producing 280 hp. Also, a turbodiesel front wheel drive rally car has been produced, the Fiat Grande Punto R3D.

The Punto has won several rally championships, specifically:

Sales

YearItalyBrazil
199338,874
1994271,479
1995326,789
1996286,723
1997375,159
1998288,477
1999220,965
2000272,497
2001287,495
2002208,497
2003189,808
2004177,001
2005173,632
2006229,649
2007224,72213,847
2008156,94538,578
2009182,74127,398
2010155,30135,720
2011122,28736,386
201280,01142,369
201363,98440,407
201457,05424,649
201556,44916,383
201645,2087,709
201737,2591,815
201821,30223
20198
20201
20211

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