Grande Punto Abarth

The raw power and elegance of the Grande Punto Abarth are instantly visible. Compared to a standard Punto, the track has been widened by 6mm, it has 17" alloy wheels and the ption of red stripes bearing the Abarth name along each side. The front bumper is specially designed and houses the headlights se in a dark surround, while the larger air intakes, adapted to cater for the new engine's cooling requirements, are enhanced with an exclusive Abarth design. Finally, the sideskirts, the wheel arch rims and black plastic underbody complete the fairing on the lower section, profiled to boost aerodynamic performance and extending as far as the tapered rear bumper. The Abarth badge is of course clearly visible, positioned in the centre of the front grille, the rear hatch and even on both sides, at door handle height.

However, most of the Abarth treatment relates to performance: the engine, brakes and chassis set up. The 4-cylinder 16v engine (1368 cc turbocharged with an IHI fixed geometry turbocharger) delivers 155 bhp at 5500 rpm with a maximum torque of 206 Nm at 5000 rpm. When “power boost” mode is activated, the maximum torque increases to 230 Nm at 3000 rpm (a good 10% more), and the electric power-assisted steering modifies the setting to give a sportier feel. There are disc brakes on all wheels, and the front brakes are ventilated with Brembo fixed four-piston calipers.

The Abarth touch is equally apparent inside the car: the charismatic figure of the scorpion on one side of the dashboard, for example, while the “carbon effect” central console is decorated with a textured cube motif. That’s not all: the instrument panel has a sporty design, with the same look for the steering wheel and gear stick, finished in black leather with red stitching. Last but not least, the seats have also been beautifully designed with built-in head restraints, lumbar support and excellent lateral thigh support (on request, the seats and central dashboard section can be finished in full grain leather).

For more information or to arrange a test drive please contact Westover Sports Cars on 0800 412 5593.