Fiat Punto The Fiat Punto is a supermini car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1993, spanning over three generations. Internally codenamed Project 176, the Punto was announced in September 1993 as a replacement for the ageing Fiat Uno and launched in late 1993/early 1994. Entry-level in the Punto range were the 1.1 and 1.2 L petrol engines and the 1.7 diesel engine. Fiat Punto Cabrio was produced between 1993 and 1999. As of February 2012, nearly 8.5 million Fiat Punto units had been produced.

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For the latest car under the Fiat Punto nameplate, see. Fiat Punto Overview Manufacturer (1993–2014) (2014–2018) Also called Fiat Punto Evo Production 1993–2018 Body and chassis 3-door 5-door 2-door 3-door Chronology Predecessor Successor (South America) The Fiat Punto was a car produced by the Italian manufacturer from 1993 to 2018, spanning over three generations. The third generation of the car was marketed as the, between 2005 and 2009, and the Punto Evo, between 2009 and 2012, when the bare Punto name was reintroduced. As of May 2013, nearly nine million units had been sold globally.

The first generation Punto was made 3,429 million units, the second generation 2,96 million units, and the third generation 2,67 million units. Cabrio Internally codenamed Project 176, the Punto was announced in September 1993 as a replacement for the ageing and launched in the end of 1993 or the beginning of 1994, depending on the market. The Fiat Punto was voted for 1995, defeating rival by only 78 points.

The official launch of the Punto in the United Kingdom was in October 1993, at the. The Punto was designed by and was available as a three-door or five door hatchback, a two-door and a three-door panel van. As the majority of the new Fiat group models, suspension was all independent, composed of MacPherson struts at the front and trailing arms at the rear. Entry level in the Punto range were the 1.1 and 1.2 L and the 1.7. 2016 fxd manual. The 1.2 engine's actual capacity is 1242 cc, available in three versions. The first, was fitted in the Punto ELX 75 and produced 75 hp (56 kW) at 6000 rpm while the second, fitted to Punto ELX 85 produced 86 hp (64 kW) at 6000 rpm. The third was a 60 hp (45 kW) engine which eventually replaced the 1.1 54 hp (40 kW) engine.

Interior Sporting versions A Sporting model was also available with a 1.6 8v updated, producing 88 hp (66 kW), later replaced in 1997 by the 1.2 16v engine used in the 85 ELX, and a power drop to 86 hp (64 kW). GT versions The top of the range model was the 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) 1.4 GT, using an evolution of the turbocharged 128 SOHC engine originally found in the Turbo Mk II - capable of running over 200 km/h (120 mph) and reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 seconds and came fitted with a five speed manual gearbox. During the years the GT was made in three different 'series' with power 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) (1993–1995),133 PS (98 kW; 131 hp) (1995–1997) and 130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) (1997–1999). Convertible A (convertible) version was also available; built by (rather than at the main Fiat factory), it featured an electric powered fully retracting roof and was one of the cheapest open top cars in the world at the time. In Europe, it was also made with a manual roof. Available in both ELX and SX trim, initially powered by the 90 hp (67 kW) 1.6 Mpi unit (replaced in 1995 by the 86 hp (64 kW) 1.2-L 16v FIRE unit).

Approximately 55,000 cars were built between 1994 and 1999, although the last cars were registered in 2000. Other versions Particular versions of the first generation Punto were the Punto 6Speed, a 1.1 FIRE Punto 55 with a six speed gearbox, the Punto Selecta with a type automatic gearbox, and the Punto ED (Economical Drive), a 1.1 Punto whose five speed gearbox was designed for high fuel efficiency. Van (pre facelift) The second generation Punto, codenamed Project 188, was launched in September 1999 at the. The styling was all new while retaining the original Punto's distinctive shape and design, while the chassis and interior were completely overhauled, with a new torsion beam rear suspension. The new Punto also became the first Fiat in decades to carry the original round Fiat badge, to celebrate Fiat's centenary. At the launch event of the hatchback, the Fiat Wish concept car was also presented, which was hardtop convertible version of the Fiat Punto, very similar in styling with the. The model was conceived by to celebrate the centenary of Fiat.

Entry level The 1.1 and 1.4 turbo engines were discontinued due to emissions issues and the entry level models had only a 1.2 petrol unit, with either 8 or 16 valves, giving 60 hp (45 kW) and 80 hp (60 kW) respectively, or a 1.9L diesel, with injection and turbocharger or naturally aspired with mechanical injection. Sporting versions. Fiat Punto HGT Abarth Two sporty versions were offered.

The 1.2 16 valve Sporting model with a six-speed manual, and the 1.8 HGT which could reach almost 130 mph (210 km/h). The 1.2 16V model also has a Speedgear CVT equipped variant (with a sequential manual shift mode consisting of six gears, seven for the Sporting model).

The 1.8 HGT accelerates from 0 to 60 in 8.0 seconds. It was considered a big improvement in handling over the Punto GT. The HGT was also available (in limited numbers) as an 'HGT Abarth' which added deeper bumpers, rear spoiler, side skirts, new alloy wheels and interior trim. The HGT Abarth had no technical improvements over the regular HGT. Power steering The second generation Punto has also adopted the Dualdrive electric and came with two operation modes, using an, rather than a hydraulic pump driven by the engine. This resulted in reduced fuel consumption and less environmental impact. It has a fuel economy of 5.6 l/100 km (50 mpg ‑imp; 42 mpg ‑US), urban and 3.9 l/100 km (72 mpg ‑imp; 60 mpg ‑US), extra urban for the 1.9 diesel.

The 1.8 petrol does 8.8 l/100 km (32 mpg ‑imp; 27 mpg ‑US), urban and 5.3 l/100 km (53 mpg ‑imp; 44 mpg ‑US), extra urban. Facelift. Facelift (2003) At the beginning of 2003, Fiat celebrated the rollout of the 5,000,000th production Punto. During the same year, the second generation facelift brought further revisions to the platform, including extensive changes to the exterior styling and engines, partly due to changes in pedestrian safety regulations. The round Fiat badge, found only on the bonnet of second generation models, was introduced on the tailgate of the second generation facelift. On 1 June 2005, Fiat produced the 6,000,000th Punto at the Melfi plant. Engine changes included a new 1.4 L 16v engine, alongside the staple 1.2 and 1.2 L 16v variants, and the introduction of two HGT versions, the 1.9 L diesel engine and the 1.8 L 16v petrol engine, which could reach almost 130 mph (210 km/h) continued over from the pre-facelift version.

There was an introduction also of the 1.3 L common rail diesel MultiJet engine. Punto Classic Despite the launch of the slightly larger at the end of 2005, the second generation Punto remained in production, marketed as the Punto Classic, and has been sold in many emerging markets in addition to the newer versions.

It was launched for the first time in in 2007. It ended production in Italy in November 2010. Zastava 10.

2006–2008 Zastava 10 In October 2005, automotive manufacturer reached an agreement with Fiat to assemble this version under licence in, Serbia, with the model name Zastava 10. After acquiring a majority stake in Zastava in the autumn of 2008, Fiat continued production of this vehicle under the Fiat Punto Classic name from March 2009. Production was stopped in middle of 2011, and it got restarted in 2013 albeit very briefly.

It has been available with the 1.2 litre petrol engine and later, also with the 1.3 litre diesel engine, the 2013 version featured a newer, more modern engine. Trim levels The Punto was initially released in four different trim leveles: S, SX, ELX and HLX, that were later renamed to Actual, Active, Dynamic and Emotion.

Three special versions of the three door hatchback were also available: Sporting, HGT and Abarth. The 'Sporting' had a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. The top level included such features as ABS, front and side airbags, window bags, remote central locking, front power windows, electrical power steering, air conditioning, trip computer with four functions, CD player, alloy rims and fog lamps. Options such as navigation and burglar alarm were also offered. After the facelift, it also received EBD, ESP with ASR and hill holder, climate control with double zone heating, MP3 player and subwoofer (HGT only), rear parking sensors and cruise control as an option. A revised instrument panel with a larger display could now show the instant consumption too.

Engines Four petrol engines with multi point injection system were available, as well as one indirect injection diesel and three common rail turbocharged diesel engines with intercooler (JTD and MultiJet). The 1.8 16v and the 1.9 MultiJet engines were available only with the three door version in the HGT trim level. First, second and third generation Puntos The Grande Punto, codenamed Project 199, was unveiled at the 2005 and went on sale later on that year. Again styled by Giugiaro, the car is based on the developed in joint venture with. Punto Evo In September 2009, the Grande Punto was facelifted, with the replacement known as the Punto Evo. It received a new front end in addition to revised rear lights, and a new interior. Punto In January 2012, the Punto name was brought back when the Punto Evo was facelifted and given a similar front end to the 2005 Grande Punto.

The new Punto kept the revised rear lights and interior of the 2009 Punto Evo, but not on the base 'Pop' trim level which reverted to the older Grande Punto interior. In October 2014, placed the Punto Pop 1.2-L 8v 69 on its list of 'The worst cars you can buy right now', describing the car as 'An outclassed elderly supermini that kicks out 126 g/km yet takes 14.4 secs to wheeze to 62 mph, and it costs more than £10k.' The Grande Punto in India went through a facelift changing the front face and a revised rear and giving it a more aggressive look and was named Punto Evo. This car also sports an SUV like ground clearance of 185mm for diesel and 195mm for petrol to suit Indian roads. In October 2014, Fiat India released the Avventura, which was a crossover variant of the Punto Evo. Production of the Punto finally ended in August 2018, with no direct successor being announced.

Punto Van The Punto Van is a compact van designed for the commercial market. It features a petrol 1.2 8v engine, a petrol/CNG 1.2 8v engine and a diesel 1.3 MultiJet 16v engine.

Motorsport. Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000 The Punto has always been popular with amateur due to its low cost and the wide availability of spare parts. Several competition and versions of the Punto have been produced, such as the Punto Rally, the S1600 and the Punto. A new rally car based on the third generation Punto, the Super 2000 Punto Abarth, was unveiled in 2005.

It is and powered by a 2.0 L 16 valve engine capable of producing 280 hp (210 kW). Also, a turbodiesel front wheel drive rally car has been produced, the Fiat Grande Punto R3D. The Punto was the first diesel car to compete in the.

The Punto has won several rally championships, specifically:. (2003 and 2006). (2006). A motorsport version of the car can be found in several liveries in the video games,. Retrieved 2 May 2013.

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