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The Fiat Punto 1997 range

Version Price (lire) Version Price (lire)
55 S 17.950.000 Sporting 16v 24.000.000
55 SX 19.550.000 GT 32.000.000
55 6 Speed 20.450.000 TD 60 S 21.000.000
60 S 18.450.000 TD 60 SX 22.650.000
60 SX 20.050.000 TD 70 SX 23.800.000
60 Selecta 23.500.000 TD 70 ELX 24.500.000
75 SX 21.650.000 Cabrio S 28.000.000
75 ELX 22.300.000 Cabrio ELX 33.000.000
85 16v ELX 23.300.000
                                  Prices refer to 3-door versions; 5-door versions cost an additional 1,050,000 lire.
Technical specifications in brief (55/60 range)
 
Punto 55 S - SX Punto 6 Speed
Engine 1.1 SPI 1.1 SPI
No. of cylinders, arrangement 4, in line, front transverse
Bore x stroke (mm) 70x72
Capacity (cc)3 1108
Compression ratio 9,6:1
Max. power output EC: bhp (kW) at rpm 54 (40) a 5500
Peak torque EC: kgm (Nm) at rpm 8,8 (86) a 3250
Timing gear (drive) SOHC (toothed belt)
Fuel feed SPI electronic, combined with ignition
Ignition electronic, static advance, 
combined with injection
Electrical equipment (12V)
Battery: capacity (Ah) 32 (40 with climate control) - (50 with anti-theft)
Alternator (A) 65 (75 with climate control)
Transmission
Drive front
Gearbox:
1st 3,909:1 3,545:1
2nd 2,157:1 2,157:1
3rd 1,480:1 1,480:1
4th 1,121:1 1,121:1
5th 0,902:1 0,902:1
6th - 0,744:1
RM 3,818:1 3,818:1
Final drive 3,866:1 (58/15) 4,923:1 (64/13)
Wheels
Tyres 155/70 R 13 S (S) 165/65 R 14 S
165/65 R 13 S(SX)
Steering
System rack and pinion with variable ratio
Turning circle (m) 9,7
Suspension
Front independent MacPherson, with transverse lower wishbones anchored to an auxiliary cross- beam. Anti-roll bar on ‘6 Speed’
Rear aindependent, with longitudinal trailing arms anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam. Anti-roll bar on ‘6 Speed’
Brakes - D (disc) - T (drum)
Front: dia. (mm) D 240
Rear: dia. (mm) T 180
Body - Dimensions
No. of seats 5
No. of doors 3/5 3
Length x Width (mm) 3760x1625 3770x1625
Height, unladen (mm) 1450 (3p) - 1445 (5p) 1450
Wheelbase (mm) 2450
ront/rear track, unladen (mm) 1395/1377 (S) 
1369/1352 (SX)		 1369/1352 
Luggage compartment VDA (dm3) 275-1080
Weights - Supplies
Fuel tank (litres) 47
Kerb weight DIN (kg) 840 (3p)/875 (5p) 865
Max. weight towable (kg) 900
Performance
Speed at 1000 rpm in 4th (5th) (km/h) 23,1 (28,7) (22,6) 27,4 in VI 
Top speed (km/h) 150
Acceleration (secs.): - 0 to 100 km/h 16,5 16,0
(2 adults + 20 kg) - 0 to 1000 m 37,5 37,0
Pick-up from 60 km/h in 5th over 1000 m (secs.) 36,0 36,0 (in VI)
Max. gradient negotiable, fully laden (%) 33 37
Consumption - EC Directive 93/116 (l/100 km)
- urban cycle 8,9 8,6
- out-of-town cycle 5,0 5,4
- combined cycle 6,5 6,6
CO2 emissions (g/km) 153 156
Technical specifications in brief (75/85 range)
 
 
 
 
 
Punto 75 SX - ELX Punto 85 16v ELX
Engine 1.2 MPI 1.2 16v
No. of cylinders, arrangement 4 in line, front transverse
Bore x stroke (mm) 70,8x78,9
Capacity (cc)3 1242
Compression ratio 9,8:1 10,2:1
Max. power output EC: bhp (kW) at rpm 73 (54) a 5500 86 (63) a 6000
Peak torque EC: kgm (Nm) at rpm 10,8 (106) a 4000 11,5 (113) a 4500
Timing gear (drive) SOHC (toothed belt) DOHC (toothed belt, geared)
Fuel feed MPI electronic, combined with ignition
Ignition electronic, static advance, 
combined with injection
Electrical equipment (12V)
Battery: capacity (Ah) 40 (50 with anti-theft)
Alternator (A) 65 (75 with climate control) 65 (85 with climate control)
Transmission
Drive front
Gearbox:
1st 3,909:1
2nd 2,157:1
3rd 1,480:1
4th 1,121:1
5th 0,902:1
Reverse 3,818:1
Final drive 3,733:1 (56/15)
Wheels
Tyres 165/65 R 14 T 165/65 R 14 78 T
Steering 
System rack and pinion with power steering
Turning circle (m) 9,7
Suspension 
Front independent MacPherson, with transverse lower wishbones anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; anti-roll bar
Rear independent, with longitudinal trailing arms anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; anti-roll bar
Brakes - D (disc) - T (drum)
Front: dia. (mm) D 240 D 257
Rear: dia. (mm) T 180
Body - Dimensions
No. of seats 5
No. of doors 3/5
Length x Width (mm) 3760x1625 (SX) 
3770x1625 (ELX)		 3770x1625
Height, unladen (mm) 1455 (3p SX) - 1450 (5p SX, 3p ELX) - 1445 (5p ELX) 1445 (5p ELX) - 1450 (3p ELX)
Wheelbase (mm) 2450
Front/rear track, unladen (mm) 1369/1352 
Luggage compartment VDA (dm3) 275-1080
Weights - Supplies
Fuel tank (litres) 47
Kerb weight DIN (kg) 880 (3p)/895 (5p) 900 (3p)/915 (5p)
Max. weight towable (kg) 1000
Performance
Speed at 1000 rpm in 4th (5th) (km/h) 24,7 (38,8) 24,7 (30,7)
Top speed (km/h) 170 177
Acceleration (secs.): - 0 to 100 km/h 12,0 10,9
(2 adults + 20 kg) - 0 to 1000 m 34,5 32,9
Pick-up from 60 km/h in 5th over 1000 m (secs.) 35,5 34,6
Max. gradient negotiable, fully laden (%) 38
Consumption - EC Directive 93/116 (l/100 km)
- urban cycle 9,5 9,3
- out-of-town cycle 5,6 5,2
- combined cycle 7,1 6,7
CO2 emissions (g/km) 167 159
Technical specifications in brief (Sporting/GT range)
 
 
 
 
 
Punto Sporting 16v Punto GT
Engine 1.2 16v 1.4 turbo
No. of cylinders, arrangement 4 in line, front transverse
Bore x stroke (mm) 70,8x78,9 80,5x67,4
Capacity (cc)3 1242 1372
Compression ratio 10,2:1 7,8:1
Max. power output EC: bhp (kW) at rpm 86 (63) a 6000 130 (96) a 5600
Peak torque EC: kgm (Nm) at rpm 11,5 (113) a 4500 20,4 (200) a 3000
Timing gear (drive) DOHC (toothed belt, geared) SOHC (toothed belt)
Fuel feed MPI electronic, combined with ignition MPI Bosch Motronic electronic, with turbo and intercooler
Ignition electronic, static advance, 
combined with injection
Electrical equipment (12V)
Battery: capacity (Ah) 40 (50 with anti-theft)
Alternator (A) 65 (85 with climate control)
Transmission
Drive front
Gearbox:
1st 3,909:1
2nd 2,157:1 2,238:1
3rd 1,480:1 1,520:1
4th 1,121:1 1,156:1
5th 0,897:1 0,872:1
Reverse 3,818:1 3,909:1
Final drive 4,071:1 (57/14) 3,353:1 (57/17)
Wheels
Tyres 185/55 R 14 H
Steering
System rack and pinion with power steering
Turning circle (m) 9,7
Suspension
Front independent MacPherson, with transverse lower wishbones anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; anti-roll bar
Rear independent, with longitudinal trailing arms anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; anti-roll bar
Brakes - D (disc) - T (drum)
Front: dia. (mm) D 257 D 257 (ventilated)
Rear: dia. (mm) T 180 D 240
Body - Dimensions
No. of seats 5
No. of doors 3
Length x Width (mm) 3770x1625 
Height, unladen (mm) 1440
Wheelbase (mm) 2450
Front/rear track, unladen (mm) 1380/1360 
Luggage compartment VDA (dm3) 275-1080
Weights - Supplies
Fuel tank (litres) 47 51
Kerb weight DIN (kg) 910 1000
Max. weight towable (kg) 1000
Performance 
Speed at 1000 rpm in 4th (5th) (km/h) 22,7 (28,2) 26,7 (35,4)
Top speed (km/h) 177 oltre 200
Acceleration (secs.): - 0 to 100 km/h 10,5 7,9
(2 adults + 20 kg) - 0 to 1000 m 32,6 28,9
Pick-up from 60 km/h in 5th over 1000 m (secs.) 33,8 29,5
Max. gradient negotiable, fully laden (%) 39 40
Consumption - EC Directive 93/116 (l/100 km)
- urban cycle 9,7 11,7
- out-of-town cycle 5,5 6,4
- combined cycle 7,0 8,4
CO2 emissions (g/km) 166 199
Technical specifications in brief (Tubrodiesel range)
 
 
 
 
 
Punto TD 60 S - SX Punto TD SX - ELX
Engine 1.7 TD 1.7 TD
No. of cylinders, arrangement 4, in line, front transverse
Bore x stroke (mm) 82,6x79,2
Capacity (cc)3 1689
Compression ratio 20,3:1 19:1
Max. power output EC: bhp (kW) at rpm 63 (46) a 4500 69 (51) a 4500
Peak torque EC: kgm (Nm) at rpm 12,0 (118) a 2500 13,7 (134) a 2500
Timing gear (drive) SOHC (toothed belt)
Fuel feed indirect injection with pre-combustion chamber and turbo
Ignition by compression
Electrical equipment (12V)
Battery: capacity (Ah) 60
Alternator (A) 65 65 (85 with climate control)
Transmission
Drive front
Gearbox:
1st 3,909:1
2nd 2,238:1
3rd 1,444:1
4th 1,029:1
5th 0,794:1
RM 3,909:1
Final drive 3,824:1 (67/17) 3,714:1 (52/14)
Wheels
Tyres 165/65 R 14 T
Steering 
System rack and pinion with power steering
Turning circle (m) 9,7
Suspension 
Front independent MacPherson, with transverse lower wishbones anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; anti-roll bar
Rear independent, with longitudinal trailing arms anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; anti-roll bar
Brakes - D (disc) - T (drum)
Front: dia. (mm) D 257
Rear: dia. (mm) T 180
Body - Dimensions
No. of seats 5
No. of doors 3/5
Length x Width (mm) 3770x1625  3760x1625 (SX) - 3770x1625 (ELX) 
Height, unladen (mm) 1455 (5p S/SX)  
1460 (3p S/SX)		 1455 (5p SX) - 1460 (3p SX) 
1450 (3p ELX) - 1445 (5p ELX)
Wheelbase (mm) 2450
Front/rear track, unladen (mm) 1366/1352 
Luggage compartment VDA (dm3) 275-1080
Weights - Supplies
Fuel tank (litres) 47
Kerb weight DIN (kg) 1010 (3p) - 1025 (5p) 1000 (3p) - 1060 (5p)
Max. weight towable (kg) 1100
Performance
Speed at 1000 rpm in 4th (5th) (km/h) 26,3 (34,1) 26,9 (34,9)
Top speed (km/h) 155 163
Acceleration (secs.): - 0 to 100 km/h 16,8 14,8
(2 adults + 20 kg) - 0 to 1000 m 37,6 36,0
Pick-up from 60 km/h in 5th over 1000 m (secs.) 36,0
Max. gradient negotiable, fully laden (%) 35 41
Consumption - EC Directive 93/116 (l/100 km)
- urban cycle 8,9 8,4
- out-of-town cycle 5,1 4,9
- combined cycle 6,5 6,2
CO2 emissions (g/km) 173 164
Technical specifications in brief (Cabrio range)
 
 
 
 
 
Punto Cabrio S Punto Cabrio ELX
Engine 1.2 SPI 1.2 16v
No. of cylinders, arrangement 4, in line, front transverse
Bore x stroke (mm) 70,8x78,9
Capacity (cc)3 1242
Compression ratio 9,6:1 10,2:1
Max. power output EC: bhp (kW) at rpm 66 (44) a 5500 86 (63) a 6000
Peak torque EC: kgm (Nm) at rpm 10,0 (98) a 3000 11,5 (113) a 4500
Timing gear (drive) SOHC (toothed belt) DOHC (toothed belt, geared)
Fuel feed SPI IAW electronic, combined with ignition MPI electronic, combined with ignition static advance
Ignition electronic, static advance, combined with injection electronic, static advance, combined with injection
Electrical equipment (12 V)
Battery: capacity (Ah) 40 (50 with anti-theft)
Alternator (A) 65 (75 with climate control)
Transmission
Drive front
Gearbox:
1st 3,909:1
2nd 2,157:1
3rd 1,480:1
4th 1,121:1
5th 0,902:1 0,897:1
Reverse 3,818:1
Final drive 3,563:1 (57/16) 3,866:1 (58/15)
Wheels
Tyres 155/70 R 13 S 165/65 R 14 78 T
Steering
System rack and pinion with power steering
Turning circle (m) 9,7
Suspension
Front independent MacPherson, with transverse lower wishbones anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; anti-roll bar
Rear independent, with longitudinal trailing arms anchored to an auxiliary cross-beam; anti-roll bar
Brakes - D (disc) - T (drum)
Front: dia. (mm) D 240 D 257
Rear: dia. (mm) T 180
Body - Dimensions
No. of seats 4
No. of doors 2
Length x Width (mm) 3760x1625 
Height, unladen (mm) 1450 1446
Wheelbase (mm) 2450
Front/rear track, unladen (mm) 1369/1352  1366/1352 
Luggage compartment VDA (dm3) 200-440
Weights - Supplies
Fuel tank (litres) 47
Kerb weight DIN (kg) 960 1015
Max. weight towable (kg) 1000
Performance
Speed at 1000 rpm in 4th (5th) (km/h) 22,0 (27,3) 23,9 (29,8)
Top speed (km/h) 150 170
Acceleration (secs.): - 0 to 100 km/h 15,0 12,0
(2 adults + 20 kg) - 0 to 1000 m 37,0 34,0
Pick-up from 60 km/h in 5th over 1000 m (secs.) 35,2 35,6
Max. gradient negotiable, fully laden (%) 37 38
Consumption - EC Directive 93/116 (l/100 km)
- urban cycle 9,7 9,8
- out-of-town cycle 5,6 5,5
- combined cycle 7,1
CO2 emissions (g/km) 169 167
Optional equipment
 
 
 
 
 
Optional S SX Selecta 6 Speed ELX Sporting GT
55-60 
TD 60		 55-60 
75		 TD60 
TD70		 60 55 75-8516v 
TD 70		 16v
ABS O O O - O O O S
Power steering -/O/S -/O/S S S - S S S
Manual climate control + pollen filter O/O/- O -/O O O O O S
Passenger side door mirror O/S/S S S S S S S S
Headlight alignment adjustment O O O O O O O S
Adjustable steering wheel + height-adjustable driver’s seat O O O O O O S S
Radio wiring (4 speakers) O O O O O O1 O1 O1
Foglights o O/O/S O/S O S S S S
Alloy wheels - O2 O O S O S S
165/65 R 14 tyres -/-/S O/O/S S S S S - -
Upholstered rear head-restraints O O O O O O O O
Metallic paint O O O O O O O O
Black leather upholstery (seats and door panels) - - - - - - - S
Leather upholstery with coloured braiding + matching carpets(3) - - - - - O O -
Electronic alarm O O O O O O O O
‘High’ radio with steering wheel controls, RDS + CD wiring - O O O O O - -
Leather covered sports steering wheel, gear lever knob and gaiter - - - - - - O S
Manual sunroof O O O O O - - S
Electric sunroof - - - - - O O O
‘Basic’ radio (4x12W) O O O O O - - -
Electric front windows + central locking O S S S S S S S
‘High’ radio, RDS + CD wiring - - - - - - O O
Driver’s airbag O O O O O O S S
Passenger airbag O O O O O O O O
Sideskirts - - - - - - O S
Lateral rubbing strips - - - - - - O S
O = Optional 
S = standard 
- = not available 
1 = 6 speakers 
2 = With extra-large tyres on the 55 SX and 60 SX 
3 = Steering wheel, gear lever knob and gaiter, seats, door panels
Optional Cabrio S Cabrio ELX
ABS O O
Electric windows O O
Manual climate control + pollen filter O O
Headlight alignment adjustment O O
Radio wiring (4 speakers) O O1
Foglights O S
Electric hood control O S
Metallic paint O O
Leather upholstery with coloured braiding + matching carpets2 - O
Electronic alarm O O
‘High’ radio with steering wheel controls, RDS + CD wiring O O
‘Basic’ radio (4x12W) O O
Electric front windows + central locking O S
Alloy wheels and extra-large tyres - O
Driver’s airbag O O
Passenger airbag O O
O= optional 
S = standard 
- = not available 
1 = 6 speakers 
2 = Steering wheel, gear lever knob and gaiter, seats, door panels