FIAT Punto · 85 16v ELX · Hatchback · 1997 ‐ 1999

Production modification 85 16v ELX of car models Punto was launched in 1997 by Fiat, and finished in 1999. The weight of the car is 0.9 tn and a length of 3.8 meters, It is formed as hatchback with 5 doors, and can be placed in a 5 people including the driver.

«Punto 85 16v ELX» car with a 5-speed manual gearbox is connected to the front wheels. This car can be accelerated for 10.9 s to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 177 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a peak power of 86 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 9.3 liters in the city mode of driving, on the highway 5.2 liters, and the medium fuel rate is 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers. Gas tank volume is 47 l of petrol, what lets to go approximately 702 km unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this auto have disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Back wheels have drums brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «Transverse arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 165/65TR14.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Fiat Punto gained the 2 quantity of stars. This car does not have active safety, however there is passive safety (driver airbags).