Abarth Punto EVO

The Abarth Punto EVO is a special version powered by a 1.4 liter MutiAir gasoline engine delivering 165 hp. The revised design features new wheels, bumpers, spoilers, skirts and motorsports-inspired diffusers which confer a sporty look while improving dynamic efficiency.

In this version the unit delivers 165 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm) at 2250 rpm, which allow to achieve a 0.100 km/h time of just 7.9 seconds.

Compared to a conventional gasoline engine of equivalent size, a MultiAir engine develops more power (up to 10%) and more torque (up to 15%), while consuming significantly less (up to 10%) and emitting less CO2 (up to 10%), fewer particulates (up to 40%) and less NOx (up to 60%).

Among the technical highlights is the TTC (Torque Transfer Control), a performance mode selection system that modulates engine, braking and steering action to offer a choice of two different driving styles - Sport and Normal.

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Fiat Punto Evo

Fiat has unveiled the Punto Evo, the evolution of the Grande Punto that features a restyled exterior, a redesigned interior and new Euro 5 engines. It will debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and will go on sale in October 2009.

The design was pinned by Fiat’s Centro Stile. The exterior is characterized by the new front and rear which have been restyled, as shown by the lines of the new bumpers and the incorporation of the newly developed headlights and taillights.

The interiors (fascia, seats and instrumentation) have been completely renewed and showcases new fascia, seats, storage compartments and instrumentation.

Among the safety features are 7 airbags, including a standard driver knee airbag; the adaptive 'cornering' front fog lights that switch on automatically with dipped headlights according to the angle of steering; the Hill-Holder system that helps with hill starts; and the EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) system.

The wide choice of engines Euro 5 includes gasoline units equipped with the revolutionary MultiAir system, second generation Multijet diesels and a methane-fuelled engine.

The infotainment system is the latest version of the Blue&Me system. Developed in partnership with Tom, the fully integrated system allows to manage telephone, navigation and information functions on a colour touch-screen.

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