Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Punto
Power
131HP
Torque
158Nm
Consumption
8.3l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
8.6s
Top Speed
205km/h
Weight
1190kg
Price
16,040€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
264 L
47 L
96 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Punto 1.8 16V HGT · 131 CV (2002-2003)
General description
The Fiat Punto HGT is the embodiment of the small Italian sports car from the early 2000s. A car with a soul, born to thrill, which under a discreet appearance hides a 1.8-liter, 131-horsepower heart eager to roar. It represents the ultimate expression of sportiness in its generation's Punto range, an accessible indulgence that promised pure sensations.
Driving experience
Driving the Punto HGT is a visceral experience. Its naturally aspirated engine asks you to rev it high, delivering its maximum power at 6300 rpm with an intoxicating sound. The five-speed manual gearbox is your perfect accomplice in every corner, and its agile and lightweight chassis connects you directly to the asphalt. It's not the fastest in absolute numbers, but its ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and its nervous behavior make it a smile-generating machine.
Design and aesthetics
Its three-door body, compact and well-proportioned, is a classic of Italian design. At just 3.8 meters long, the HGT is distinguished by subtle but effective details: 15-inch alloy wheels and a slightly more aggressive stance. It's a design that has aged with admirable dignity, maintaining a youthful and sporty charm that still turns heads.
Technology and features
Here, technology is at the service of driving, not distractions. Its jewel is the 1.8 16V engine with variable intake, an advanced solution for its time that sought to optimize response. The chassis features a McPherson front suspension and disc brakes on all four wheels, ensuring precise control. It is mechanical simplicity at its finest, with no electronic filters to dilute the connection between man and machine.
Competition
In its time, the Punto HGT faced a legion of small giants. It fought for the hearts of young enthusiasts against icons like the Peugeot 206 GTI, the Renault Clio Sport, or the Citroën Saxo VTS. Each with its own character, they formed a golden generation of small sports cars that we remember today with nostalgia and admiration.
Conclusion
The Fiat Punto HGT is much more than just a souped-up utility car. It is a testament to an era when driving fun was a priority. A car with immense character, which demands to be driven with passion and rewards with authentic and pure sensations. A gem for purists that captures the essence of the Italian sporting spirit.