Fiat’s mastery of cutting-edge auto engineering has been re-emphasised by the arrival of the new Grande Punto 1.4 16v T-jet 120. The newcomer produces brilliant performance and great driving enjoyment, hardly surprising from an engine putting out 120 bhp, delivering torque of 206 Nm (152 lb ft) @ 2000 rpm, a top speed of 195 km/h, and acceleration from 0 – 100 km/h in just 8.9 seconds.
But that’s only one side of the story: the same car can cover 100km on just 5.4 litres of petrol (that’s 52.3 mpg in ‘old money’) and the emission levels are noticeably lower than you would expect from such a high-performance car, at only 155 g/km.
The secret is the new T-jet 16 valve turbo engine using the very latest Fiat technology. This is the smallest turbo engine in this class, it’s the most powerful sub-1400 cc engine available, it develops highest torque at low revs for any engine up to 140hp, and it has the best acceleration for any engine up to 140hp.
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