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Fiat Punto
Overview
Manufacturer	Fiat
Also called	Fiat Grande Punto Fiat Punto Evo
Production	1993–present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact (B)
Body style	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible 3-door van
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Fiat Uno

The Fiat Punto is a supermini car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1993, spanning over three generations.

The third generation of the car was marketed as the Grande Punto, between 2005 and 2009, and the Punto Evo, between 2009 and 2012, when the bare Punto name was re-introduced As of February 2012[update], nearly 85 million units had been produced

First generation (1993–1999)

First generation (176)
Overview
Production	1993–1999
Assembly	Melfi, Potenza, Italy Mirafiori, Torino, Italy Termini Imerese, Palermo, Italy Tychy, Poland
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro (hatchback) Bertone (convertible)
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible 3-door van
Related	Fiat Barchetta Fiat Albea Fiat Doblò Fiat Palio Fiat Siena Fiat Strada Lancia Y
Powertrain
Engine	1.1 L I4 (petrol) 1.2 L I4 (petrol) 1.2 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 1.4 L I4 turbo (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.7 L I4 (diesel) 1.7 L I4 (turbo-diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length	3,760 mm (148.0 in)
Width	1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight	830–1,040 kg (1,830–2,290 lb) 1,070 kg (2,360 lb) (cabrio)

Internally codenamed Project 176, the Punto was announced in September 1993 as a replacement for the aging Fiat Uno and launched in late 1993/early 1994 depending on the market. The Fiat Punto was voted European Car of the Year for 1995, defeating rival Volkswagen Polo by only 78 points.

The Punto was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and was available as a three-door or five-door hatchback, and a two-door cabriolet. 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 petrol engines and the 1.7 diesel engine. 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.

Sporting versions

A Sporting model was also available with an 1.6 8v updated 128 SOHC engine, producing 88 hp (66 kW), later replaced in 1997 by the 1.2 16v FIRE 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 Fiat Uno Turbo Mk II - capable of running over 200 km/h (120 mph) and reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 seconds^{[citation needed]} 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 cabriolet (convertible) version was also available; built by Bertone (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 CVT-type automatic gearbox, and the Punto ED (Economical Drive), a 1.1 Punto whose five-speed gearbox was designed for high fuel efficiency.

Engines

Code	Displacement	Type	Power	Torque	Compression
1.1 SPI	1,108 cc	I4	54 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) at 5500 rpm	86 N·m (63 lb·ft) at 3250 rpm	9.6:1
1.2 SPI	1,242 cc	I4	60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 5500 rpm	98 N·m (72 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm	9.6:1
1.2 MPI	1,242 cc	I4	73 PS (54 kW; 72 hp) at 5000 rpm	106 N·m (78 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm	9.8:1
1.2 16v	1,242 cc	I4	86 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) at 6000 rpm	113 N·m (83 lb·ft) at 4500 rpm	10.2:1
1.4 Turbo	1,372 cc	I4	133-136 PS (98-100 kW; 131-134 hp) at 5750 rpm	208 N·m (153 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm	7.9:1
1.4 Turbo	1,372 cc	I4	131 PS (96 kW; 129 hp) at 5600 rpm	200 N·m (148 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm	9.0:1
1.6 MPI	1,581 cc	I4	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5750 rpm	129 N·m (95 lb·ft) at 2750 rpm	9.5:1
1.7 Diesel	1,698 cc	I4	57 PS (42 kW; 56 hp) at 4500 rpm	98 N·m (72 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm	19:1
1.7 Diesel	1,698 cc	I4	64 PS (46 kW; 63 hp) at 4500 rpm	118 N·m (87 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm	19:1
1.7 Diesel	1,698 cc	I4	72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp) at 4500 rpm	137 N·m (101 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm	19:1