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Fiat Punto was designed to replace the model named Fiat Uno that had become outdated. It was unveiled in September 1993 and was launched in 1994. Fiat Punto went straight to be voted as the "car of the year" in the year 1995. It is brain child of Giorgetto Guigiaro. With its contemporary designing, Fiat Punto made many admirers and left behind its competitors like Opel/Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo much behind its success.
Fiat Punto entered the market with 1.1 and 1.2 L petrol engines and 1.7 diesel engines. The engine capacity of 1.2 L IS 1.242 liters and it has three versions to its credit. The first version was fitted in Punto ELX75 and it yielded 75 hp at 6000 rpm, the second fitted to Punto ELX 85 yielded 86 hp at 6000 rpm while the third being a 60 hp engine was not used and 1.154 hp engine found use in its place. 1.6 sports version producing 88bhp was available but 136PS came across as the best performer. It had 1.4GT that made use of 128 SOHSC engine; this technology was originally used in Fiat Uno. It has a capacity of 1242-1910cc, acceleration of 0-100km/hr, power of 60PS- 130PS and its maximum speed is155km/hr-205km/hr.
Fiat Punto has striking looks that catches the attention of every eye that falls upon it. It is literally a personification of Italian design. It has an imposing front grille that lends an aggressive look. It has strong wheel arches that make the car look durable and solid. The interior is as impressive as its exterior with dual tone dashboards and interiors, automatic climate control and remote fordable key. Its AC adapts itself for tropical climate and had pollen filters. It also has 60:40 split seats for maximum storage space.
It also has easy to find ignition that face the driver and even automatic climate control. The other facilities provided by Fiat Punto are electric ORVMS and integrated MP3 USB player with power steering controls. The best facility that Fiat Punto provides is its power steering as dual drive electric power steering has been used in this car. It has two operation modes and makes the use of electric motor, not the hydraulic driven by the engine. This is the key to curtail the consumption of lesser fuel and lesser polluted gas emission. Its fuel economy is 31.7 mpg.
Fiat Punto had radio dash kit that is used for fittings after market sale. It can be customized to suit the needs of every customer. The kit includes Fascia Panel, Ariel adapter and removal keys. A larger version of Punto has been launched and is known as Grande Punto but that has not curtailed the demand for the original Fiat Punto better known as Classic Punto. A popular version of Fiat Punto was launched keeping the rallies in mind, it is known as Punto Abarth. Fiat Punto has been merited at Italian Rally Championship, International Rally Championship and European Rally Championship.
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