The Grande Punto Abarth went on the market this month, equipped with the 1.4 petrol Turbo engine that delivers 150 bhp at 5500 rpm (boosted to 155 bhp if 98 RON petrol is used) combined with a mechanical 6-speed gearbox that takes it to a top speed of 208 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.2 seconds. This is the Abarth's first interpretation of the Grande Punto, but the initiative will soon be extended to other models.
Grande Punto Abarth SS prototype (Super Sport)
The absolute star of the stand is the Grande Punto Abarth SS (Super Sport) prototype. A jewel of assertiveness and elegance, the car is offered with a booster kit that almost doubles its power output with relation to the basic model (up to almost 180 bhp). The 'SS' kit also envisages a number of specific elements that accentuate both the sporty look of the Abarth model (for example adhesives with the 'SS' logo or a chequered flag) and its dynamic behaviour, with a particular low stance or a more powerful braking system. This is a feature that maintains a brand tradition: for example, the Fiat 500 of 1958 delivered 13 bhp at 4000 rpm and a top speed of 85 km/h, while the Fiat 500 Abarth of the same year, produced 26 bhp at 5000 rpm and a top speed of 118 km/h.
The Grande Punto Abarth and the Grande Punto Abarth with the 'SS' kit aim to revive the thrill of those cars, offering an opportunity, addressed to the young in particular, of entering the racing world in total safety and at an accessible price.
Grande Punto Abarth spec sheet
Engine
• 4 cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, 1368 cc;
• Power output: 110 kW (150 bhp) at 5500 rpm, boosted to 155 bhp by adopting 98 RON petrol;
• Peak torque of 206 Nm at 2000 rpm, but 230 Nm can be obtained at 3000 rpm by activating SPORT mode;
• 'Drive-by-wire' accelerator control, without mechanical connections;
• Turboboost by Garrett IHI RHF3-P10.5 fixed geometry turbo.
Transmission
• 6-speed gearbox
• External dual cable gearbox control.
Suspension and steering
• MacPherson layout at front with anti-roll bar;
• Torsion axle at rear;
• Low sporty stance;
• Electric steering servo assist with SPORT mode.
Brakes
• Fixed front calliper M4x40 by Brembo, with double piston;
• Front brake disc ø 305 mm x 28 mm, ventilated;
• Rear calliper, piston ø 54 mm;
• Rear disc brake ø 264 mm x 11 mm.
Bodywork
• Wider front and rear wings.
Wheels
• Aluminium alloys 7" x 17";
• Tyres: 215/45-17.
