Abarth Grande Punto S 2000

Written By Unknown on Friday, June 10, 2011 | 8:11 AM

Car Name: Abarth Grande Punto S 2000

Brand Name: ?Abrath

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The first of a new generation of Fiat Abarth performance cars being unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this year is the Grande Punto Abarth, which is equipped with a 1.4-liter turbo petrol engine that delivers 150 bhp at 5500 rpm, boosted to 155 bhp when 98 RON petrol is used. Peak torque of 152 lb-ft is developed at just 2000 rpm, but 169 lb-ft is produced at 3000 rpm by driver activation of the Sport mode. And thanks to the availability of an aftermarket booster kit, some 180 bhp can be made available, representing a peak power output of almost three times that of the entry level Punto.

All of which is a revival of past traditions: for example, the 1957 Fiat 500 delivered 13 bhp at 4000 rpm with a top speed of 53 mph, while the Fiat 500 Abarth of the same year delivered over 20 bhp at 5000 rpm and a top speed of 73 mph. The new Grande Punto Abarth aims to revive the feats of these entertaining performance cars, and Abarth aims to offer young enthusiasts in particular an opportunity to enter the world of motor sport in complete safety and at an accessible price.

Chassis
Brakes F/R:	ABS, vented disc/disc
Tires F-R:	n.a.
Driveline:	Front Wheel Drive
Engine
Type:	Turbocharged Inline-4
Displacement cu in (cc):	83 (1368)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	155(116) / 5500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	169(230) / 3000
Redline at RPM:	n.a.
Exterior
Length � Width � Height in:	n.a.
Weight lb (kg):	n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:	n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h):	n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	n.a.