Pint-sized power: Fiat readies Grande Punto 1.4 T-jet

[Normal_aspirated]

Another version of Grande Punto........got this news from clubfiattitude.

 

Check out here:

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/02/pint-si...unto-1-4-t-jet/

 

If you happen to live in a country where you are blessed with a Fiat dealership, this might brighten your day. The Sporting arm of the Torino automaker just released a hot new Grande Punto. Joining the already varied lineup is the new Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet Sporting. The badge is wider than the car, but the extra goodies are worth it. What you get by checking the 1.4 T-Jet Sporting box on your order sheet is a turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder that puts out 120 hp. Now, that might not seem like a whole lot of ponies in the paddock, but consider that when fitted to the GP, it will return a 0-100 km/h time of 8.9 sec and a V-Max of 121 mph. Still not impressed? What if we told you this all comes with incredible economy and ultra-low emissions to boot? Like 42.8 mpg (Imperial) and 155g/km on the CO2 meter. The car is available in either three- or five-door form, with prices starting at

Edited August 3, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Felipe]

in a way, i would prefer they put a 1.8 engine like they did in the old punto hgt. but i guess, this time theres no such engine for fiat. ultimately, i prefer a NA engine

[Normal_aspirated]

Seem the trend for TC small engines.....

Agree with u.........as saying goes "No Replacement for Displacement"

Edited August 4, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Enrique]

HGT rocks!!!

[Hicksau]

wouldn't mind they put a 1.8L NA engine in the GP..

 

wonder why not?? seems quite a lot of makers goin turbo route..

[Contax]

The U.K.reviews have been nothing but good so far which is great.It only come in 5speed and I think the 5 speed box is for performance sake. Hopefully we'll get to see one.

[Mingsect]

cos the car makers are under pressure from the EU .

 

they not only produced what the comsumer need.

 

at the same time must take care of the environment

 

 

in other words,

giving better mpg and also emitting less co2.

 

[Felipe]

turbo helps save environment?

[Mingsect]

yup,

 

if use correctly..

 

to hit this kind of 0-100 for a na engine, at least a 1.8 or 2.0 is required.

 

 

google the net, look at how the golf Gt and the new fiat engines

 

managed to provide power and good mpg at the same time.

[Normal_aspirated]

forced induction, the way to go fer small engines.

but still cannot beat bigger displacement engines (too bad fer SG, a road tax killer).

[Vtim]

forced induction for 2L MPV is a must

[Felipe]

yea, but rev a turbo hard also will drink alot. guess u muz b referring to FC then. basically they can work on reducing the weight. like the new mazda 2, its a small engine but light chassis

[Normal_aspirated]

forced induction for 2L MPV is a must

your trajet is special, mah.

[Vtim]

my trajet is under power lah, 2L to move a 1.8+ton

 

Ford S-Max 2.5L with 217bhp or Opel Zafira 2L with 240bhp will be a blast

[Normal_aspirated]

turbo helps save environment?

can try reading this webby's article:

http://www.visteon.com/utils/whitepapers/2003_32_0039.pdf

 

and some relevent extracted info from it:

The consequences of global warming have forced the governments of developed economies to impose strict regulations on the emission of so-called "green house gases". Carbon dioxide, a by-product of fossil fuel combustion, is a major contributor to global warming. The focus of government treaties, in the face of continued globalization and third world development, has been to stabilize contribution of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

 

Downsizing (e.g. Bravo 1.4L engine) is recognized to be one of the most effective ways to reduce CO2 emissions in gasoline passenger cars in everyday use since big improvements in fuel economy are achieved with well-proved technologies, i.e. engine boosting through turbo chargers or mechanical compressors and standard three way catalysts for exhaust gases emission containment.

 

Through the increase in specific torque output and re-optimisation of the transmission gearing, a 12% improvement in NEDC fuel economy at equal performance level was achieved, with no significant changes to the base engine.

 

Enjoy reading..........

Edited August 6, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Normal_aspirated]

Here's somemore review of the 120bhp version from this webby:

http://www.auto-power-girl.com/cars-2008/f...t_sporting-2048

 

Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet Sporting review:

Fiat`s comprehensive Grande Punto range has just expanded further with the arrival of the storming new 1.4 T-Jet 120 Sporting.

 

This major new addition to the popular range combines performance and driving enjoyment with Fiat`s advanced engine technology. The new T-Jet petrol engine uses the latest turbocharging expertise to give outstanding power and torque but with notably low emissions and fuel consumption.

 

Available now in both three- and five-door versions, the new Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 120 is based on the range`s Sporting trim level, and comes packed with stylish standard equipment, including:

 

17-inch alloy wheels

Air conditioning

Sports seats

Leather steering wheel

Chrome tailpipe

Spoiler and sideskirts

ESP

Six airbags

It also features Blue & Me

Edited August 12, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Hicksau]

heh heh.. put the 150BHP engine better..

 

but even they bring it in , where they gonna price it in?

[Normal_aspirated]

i think price it below the current Bravo 1.4L turbo......