Especificaciones y análisis del Abarth Punto
Power
179HP
Torque
270Nm
Consumption
6.1l/100
Emissions
142g/km
0-100 km/h
7.5s
Top Speed
216km/h
Weight
1260kg
Price
20,600€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
275 L
45 L
132 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Abarth Punto SuperSport 1.4 16v MultiAir 180 CV (2012-2014)
General description
The Abarth Punto SuperSport is not just a souped-up utility car; it is the embodiment of Italian passion in a small, furious bottle. Born in 2012, this scorpion takes the base of a Fiat Punto and injects it with a massive dose of character and performance, creating a car that appeals directly to the driver's heart and the nostalgia for pure small sports cars.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Punto SuperSport is a visceral experience. The 180 HP 1.4 MultiAir engine pushes with an addictive force, especially when the turbo kicks in and the 270 Nm of torque pins you to the seat. Every shift of its six-speed manual transmission is a direct connection to the mechanics, and the exhaust sound is a soundtrack that encourages you to explore the upper range of the rev counter. Its firm and communicative chassis allows you to feel the road like few modern cars, transmitting every texture of the asphalt. It's not the fastest in pure numbers, but the sensation of speed and the agility with which it devours corners make it a smile-generating machine.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, the Abarth Punto SuperSport declares its intentions unapologetically. Its three-door body is enhanced by a specific aerodynamic kit, 17-inch wheels that fill the wheel arches, and, of course, the omnipresent Abarth scorpion. It's not subtle; it's a challenge. Inside, the racing atmosphere continues with sports seats that hold the body perfectly, a thick-rimmed steering wheel, and instrumentation that constantly reminds you that you are not in just any car. It is the perfect fusion between the practicality of a Punto and the aggressiveness of a true Italian sports car.
Technology and features
Under its bad-boy skin, the Punto SuperSport hides ingenious solutions for its time. The heart of the beast, the MultiAir engine, was an advanced technology that allowed for electronic control of the intake valves to optimize power and consumption. Despite its radical approach, it included a Stop & Start system, a nod to efficiency. The chassis, although with a simple torsion beam solution at the rear axle, was fine-tuned by Abarth engineers with Koni shock absorbers and oversized Brembo brakes, proving that the most effective technology is that which focuses on pure driving dynamics.
Competition
At its launch, the Abarth Punto SuperSport faced fierce competition in the hot hatch segment. Names like the Ford Fiesta ST, the Renault Clio RS, or the Volkswagen Polo GTI dominated the scene. While its rivals often offered more refinement or technology, the Abarth played a different card: that of character and pure emotion. It was the passionate alternative, less clinical than its German competitors and with an Italian soul that made it unique in its kind. Choosing the Abarth was a decision made with the heart, not the head.
Conclusion
The Abarth Punto SuperSport is a car to be felt and experienced. It is imperfect, noisy, and demanding, but that is precisely where its charm lies. It represents an era of small sports cars that prioritized the connection between man and machine above all else. Today, it stands as a future classic, a testament that you don't need stratospheric figures to create an unforgettable driving experience. It is a car for purists, for those who seek unfiltered emotion and a character that overflows from every angle.