FIAT reveals 120 hp. Grande Punto 1.6 Multijet

FIAT Grande Punto 1.6 Multijet

TURIN : November 17, 2008 - Always great protagonist in all international markets, today the Grande Punto continues to reiterate its undisputed technological supremacy with the launch of the new engine 1.6 Multijet 120 bhp with DPF (particulate filter).


Available at a price (turnkey) to 19,400 euros for the 3-door Sport dell'allestimento and 20,100 euros for the 5-door versions of the stands Emotion and Sport, the innovative engine confirms the commitment of the Fiat brand in the field respect for the environment both in terms of containment of emissions is to reduce consumption. All of exalting even more brilliance, the flexibility and driving pleasure that has always characterized the model.

Produced by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies, the engine combines the winning qualities of turbo Multijet with the advantages, including tax, design philosophy of "downsizing". So, is the ideal solution for those seeking the right balance between respect for the environment and low operating costs, without sacrificing power and flexibility for a genuine pleasure of driving.

Belonging to the second generation of turbo precisely plurivalvole Multijet, the new 1.6 Multijet is a "4-cylinder in-line", 16 valves, engine capacity of 1598 cm3 with the 79.5 mm bore and stroke of 80.5 mm. The propeller produces an output of 120 hp at 3750 rpm and torque of 320 Nm at 1750 rpm. In addition, the charge of the propeller is made with a turbocharger with electronically controlled variable geometry that helps to improve the delivery of power, giving both features very high torque even at low engine speeds.

The propeller 1.6 Multijet 120 bhp engine replaces the 1.9 Multijet 120 hp and 130 hp model so far available on the Grande Punto. And it is compared to known and appreciated 1.9 Multijet 120 bhp, 1.6 Multijet family represents an important development which improves performance, comfort, emissions and operating costs, as well as offer significant advantages. For example, although the maximum power output at 3750 rpm instead of 4000, the engine capacity below year marks the 17 horses tax (instead of 19) with consequent benefits in terms of insurance costs.

As regards the flexibility should be emphasized that the torque of 1.6 Multijet increase of 15% compared to 1.9 Multijet (320 Nm against 280Nm) and is available at a lower speed (1,750 against 2,000). Moreover, as the 1.9 Multijet, also on the new 1.6 Multijet across the pair is best managed by a 6-speed exchange that offers the one hand, a smooth ride to regional highways with consumption, noise and vibration reduced to a minimum; the other hand, provides a brilliant guide when seeking fun and performance with a more sporting gears. As demonstrated by the passing acceleration from 10 seconds of the 1.9 Multijet with 9.6 seconds of the 1.6 Multijet 120 bhp while the maximum speed remains unchanged at 190 km / h. The performances are also improved thanks to the multi-injection system to 1,600 bar of 1.6 Multijet which allows you to adopt different strategies based on injection engine operating conditions and thus maximize the benefits in terms of perceived power and handling, plus a full optimization of combustion that makes the most potential of the new injectors.

As the difference in consumption between the two is even more important because, while improving performance, consumption is reduced by a minimum of 9% in Highway to a maximum of 19% in cities. Improve the economies of exercise, since the maintenance interval was set at 35,000 km, a record in the category that testifies to the reliability achieved by engines Multijet Fiat Group.

Finally, the new 1.6 Multijet engine from 120 hp is ready to respect the limits imposed by Euro 5. Therefore, the purchase of the Grande Punto 1.6 Multijet represents for customers an investment in the future because it can count on a car that does not deprezzerà over time, besides being facilitated in many cities where there are measures to restrict traffic through DPF. Even with this engine Grande Punto enjoys government incentives to destruction.

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[Source : FIAT ]