Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Fiat unveiled in 1994 was one of the cheapest convertibles in the world at that time, the Punto.
Unlike the hatchback body style which was the work of Giugiaro, the convertible was designed by Bertone.
As the Punto was designed as a convertible from the start, there was no need for hidden rollover bars. Just in case of a rollover, the windscreen pillars were extremely tough and were able to withstand more than twice the car’s weight.
The small cabriolet featured an electric-powered fully retracting roof, however, the models designed for the European market were also available with a manual roof.
At first, the Punto was powered by a 1.6-liter MPi unit that produced 90 hp. Later on, the unit was replaced by a punchy 1.2-liter 16v unit that developed 86 hp.
While you would expect a cabriolet to offer limited legroom for the rear passengers, the Punto was quite unusual. The small Punto was surprisingly practical with a fair amount of legroom both in the front and in the rear cabin.
Aesthetically, the Punto cabriolet did not have the most exciting exterior design, however, from behind the heel, the Punto had a hint of a sports car about it.
The model was later available with alloy wheels, seat-belt pre-tensioners, air conditioning, a passenger airbag, and a new metallic exterior paint color.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1242 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5500 RPM 60 HP @ 5500 RPM 59 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 72 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 98 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7 cuFT (198 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1242 cm3 |
Power: | 63.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 86 HP @ 6000 RPM 85 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 113 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7 cuFT (198 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2238 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1581 cm3 |
Power: | 64.7 KW @ 5750 RPM 88 HP @ 5750 RPM 87 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 95 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 129 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7 cuFT (198 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |