Fiat claims that the time taken to reach 100 kmph is around 8. This includes a round of further modifications to make the abarth even more driver focused. Osella obtained cars, spares, technicians and drivers. As fiat was not interested in the reparto corse racing operations, these were taken over by enzo osella. The fiat abarth punto evo is based on the second generation of fiat punto, which was launched few years back in india. One of the most significant upgrades is an alfa romeostyle switch to allow the driver to alter the cars throttle response. The abarth punto evo also boasts a powerful and effective braking system. Apr 08, 2016 the fiat abarth punto evo, a performance car from the company was unveiled at the auto expo 2014 and now after two years, the company has launched it and calls it as the indias hot hatch. The punto evo is one of very few cars in its segment with a driver knee airbag fitted as standard on all versions. Recently, an abarth punto was involved in a massive accident on the nh2, which left the car in shambles. Since the fiat powertrain engine was first presented at last years geneva motor show, abarth engineers have been working hard to squeeze every last drop of power.
In standard abarth form it pumps out 155bhp at 5500rpm redline 6500 with 152lb ft of torque at 5000 rpm. Oggi parliamo di abarth punto evo, unauto spesso ingiustamente sottovalutata. The abarth grande punto is available in three versions the 1. Fiat is enhancing its product portfolio range and the new ones to enter are the abarth punto hatchback and the avventura, powered by abarth. Unfortunately they did not have the car, not even for display and they told me it will take another 10 days for the car to come. Scorpion king is here the indian car market has been very conservative with petrol engines. India has finally got its first genuine hot hatch which guarantees to thrill its owners. It is the first mainstream hatchback to enter india that has cracked the 10 second barrier and has emerged to be one of the fastest sprinters on the road.
Oct 20, 2015 with that being said, the abarth punto trumps the polo gt tsi as an out and out drivers car. Oct 19, 2015 the new abarth punto has been launched with the 1. It immediately won the 1100 sport championship as well as formula 2. First drive helmsley, yorkshire abarth punto evo back in 2008 the abarth grand punto relaunched fiats performance subbrand in the uk. Like the suzuki swift, the fiat punto is another car that is great for a first car but also has the ability to stick with you for a number. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger but structures in the dashboard were thought to present a risk of injury to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. And then you take a closer look and see the abarth badges on the front and back that have replaced the fiat ones and of course, the new 16inch wheels that get a diamond cut finish. The existence of that thread shows that how can one compare the cars, maybe just for fun or otherwise. Abarth grande punto free workshop and repair manuals. Its logo is a shield with a stylized scorpion on a yellow and red background.
My first time driving a prodrive subaru impreza duration. In fact, we think there is a decent number of things fiat can do to make it better. Most of the car makers tune a hatchbacks petrol engine for better. In this first stint with our new hot hatch resident, sheer driving pleasure overcomes flaws. The highly successful grande punto will be the first fiat to undergo a transformation under the newly launched abarth brand this year. The acquisition was only made public by fiat with a press release on 15 october. You also get a very subtle spoiler and the tell tale tjet chrome exhaust trim to go along with the package. Fiat has rekindled its famous abarth motorsport division and among the first of the.
No beige business here and thank god for that the car we drove had a very subtle yellow and red stitching combination on the comfortable and inviting black cloth seats in honor of the red and yellow abarth colors. Abarth punto first drive finally the abarth punto is here and we have got our hands on it. Fiat abarth punto price gst rates in india starts at. Given that, we could expect abarth s second stab at the punto to be quite good. Adding a turbocharged engine, grippy tires, and a fantasticsounding exhaust make the fiat 500 abarth the little mouse that roared. The fiat punto is a supermini car produced by the italian manufacturer fiat from 1993 to 2018, spanning over three generations. The overall design of the abarth punto remains unchanged and its still the punto sans the fiat badges. One of the first models chosen for india under abarth badge includes punto evo that gets a powerful soul while cosmetically it hasnt been altered much to differentiate the standard model.
When this italian automaker first teamed up with chrysler several years ago, it decided to. The third generation of the car was marketed as the grande punto, between 2005 and 2009, and the punto evo, between 2009 and 2012, when the bare punto name was reintroduced. Theres the scorpion all over the car which gives it its abarth identity and the orange decals on the sides makes this italian beauty a bit more special. Jun 15, 2010 the second model in abarths lineup at the geneva motor show is punto evo, a model powered by a 165 hp multiair 1. Car enthusiast was lucky enough to bag the hot seat in fiats hottest hatch for a weekends hill climbing at doune in scotland. Having a scorpion snip catrinel menghias bikini strap in a 20 fiat abarth cabrio commercial isnt necessary to draw attention to this spunky little sportster. Abarth punto evo gets the scorpion logo for replacement and shiny aluminum race pedals instead of the traditional black pedals.
Abarth organizes the abarth selenia trophy and the abarth 124 rally selenia trophy and european challenge, and is both engine supplier and main sponsor in the italian formula 4 championship and adac formel 4 championship, both powered by abarth. Summary of contents for abarth abarth punto evo page 2 dear customer thank you for selecting abarth and congratulations on your choice of an abarth punto evo. Sep 05, 2017 fiat abarth punto launched as a true blue hot hatchback in india. Abarth punto evo owners handbook manual pdf download. Fiat abarth punto launched as a true blue hot hatchback in india. If the current version is so blazing fast, i wonder what the 180 version might be. Longing to transform its image in the exponentially growing indian market, fiat brought its performance driven brand abarth to india. When fiat decided to bring the abarth brand back to life, the grande punto was its first totally new car. Fiat abarth punto performance and handling courtesy the 1.
Its the first of four abarth models due to be launched in 2008 and though the uk and ireland are not likely to be overrun by standalone abarth dealerships, the grande. It is the first mainstream hatchback to enter india that has cracked the 10 second barrier and has emerged to be one of the. Yet, the driver miraculously walked away with just a few scratches. It is not, apparently a fiat look for a fiat badge and you wont find one anywhere. Fiat abarth punto price in india images, mileage, colours.
While some have answered in the negative and saying they are poor cars, you will note that those who said no, dodid not own one. With that being said, the abarth punto trumps the polo gt tsi as an out and out driver s car. Why young drivers should buy an abarth 595 youtube. She goes like a bat out of hell with its tail on fire after 1600 rpm, and corners like a balle dancer. Eccoci con il primo video della nostra nuova rubrica automotive.
Fiat avventura vs fiat abarth punto comparison compare. Fiat abarth punto evo first drive autocar india youtube. The passenger compartment of the punto remained stable in the frontal offset test. Its easily identifiable by its bespoke wheels and slick stickering, while the allblack theme and sporty detailing make it look the business on. However, no matter where you find yourself driving these cars, you are most. In fact, the gearbox is possibly the only thing fiat needs to change, or maybe just the ratios or the shift action to make this car really. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
Sep 26, 2007 the first car from the reborn abarth brand. As first drives go, tackling the uks trickiest hillclimb course in the wet is a tough test for fiats grande punto abarth, not to mention its driver. This is the punto abarth, the first of the newgeneration abarths to go on sale in the uk. Traditional punto quirks remain, but this was what the doctor ordered. The first vehicle produced was the 204 a roadster, based on the fiat 1100. Jan 07, 2019 while some have answered in the negative and saying they are poor cars, you will note that those who said no, dodid not own one. Yet it was the subsequent runt of the abarth litter, the 500, that rubberstamped the italian racing brand as capable of greatness. Fiat punto active, punto dynamic, punto emotion or fiat punto 90hp sport. But yes, there is a hint of turbo lag which can be soon overcome by changing your driving style. However, what makes it different and tasteful, if i may say, is the special paintjob. Overall, the tuned punto is a fun drive, but its a shame abarth s engineers didnt iron out some of the cars rougher edges.
That said, the infotainment system from the regular punto. Would have appreciated more equipment for the asking price. The first surprise which the driver gets after opening the door is the missing fiat logo on the wheel. This includes a round of further modifications to make the abarth even more driverfocused. The first models launched were the abarth grande punto and the abarth grande punto s2000. The brand is based in the officine 83, part of the old mirafiori engineering plant. That said, there are a bucket full of good things about it too. Its outright engine performance, gobsmacking abarth looks, a superior ride and handling clubbed with that delectable and feelsome hydraulic steering are enough to justify the extra premium fiat is charging for the car.
Fiat abarth punto fiat has finally put a sticker price on the much. The abarth punto evo comes well kitted out with seven airbags including a driver s knee airbag, esp stability control, air conditioning, electric front windows, a trip computer, front fog lights, tinted rear windows, a rear spoiler, side skirts, read brake calipers, 17inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, sports pedals, sports seats, an. Fiat abarth punto price in india, images, specs, mileage. First drive first drive experience by reading fiat punto abarth from auto expert at cardekho. The car we are driving here is probably not the version that we will actually see in production but more of. What does spoil the overall look of the car is how tall it rides.
The first factor is the abarth makeover, starting with the turbocharged and twinintercooled 1. Theres no point driving an abarth like that, so its now my weekend car and boy, what. This is the new hot hatchback from the italian car market in india. Aug 12, 2015 the fiat hot hatch is finally here and we were invited for an exclusive first drive of the abarth 595 at the buddh international circuit. The first tuning kit, known as assetto, is designed to enhance the chassis of the car, including the brakes and suspension. Today, abarth is a fully owned subsidiary of fiat chrysler. In the area of safety, the abarth punto evo sets new standards thanks to 7 airbags, including a driver knee airbag. Abarth punto is a challenging masterpiece that stands tall and has no categorical match elsewhere. Three versions of the grande punto abarth are available the 1. Moving over the interior, the same subtle changes continue with a set of black seats.
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