FIAT Stilo Abarth & Punto HGT

[Overboost]

Hi friends,

 

The much awaited Stilo Abarth and Punto HGT are in. In fact, just! For any of you who wish to view these babies over the weekend, pls give me a call at 93898320. I'll arrange a test drive for ya.

 

First hand... the Stilo sounds really good. Interior is 1st class. Punto HGT... pocket rocket is back at affordable prices!

 

Thanks!

 

Rgds,

Bran from TTS Eurocars

[W210k]

I understand that both the Stilo Coupe and 5-door models come only with Selespeed. That is a main concern to me, since Alfa's Selespeed is (even in the most recent incarnation) very jerky when driven in 'City' (Auto) mode.

 

So if I want a pure manual, the Michael Shumacher version is the only Stilo to get? Is this the Abarth version?

 

What I really like is the 2.4L 5-cylinder 20v engine.

I am sure its burble is very similar to the Volvo's 5-pot engines.

 

BTW what are the Stilo specs for the following:

- Front and rear brake disc diameters

- Steering full lock-to-lock turns

- Front suspensions Macpherson struts? With strut bar?

- Rear suspensions multilink or torsion beam? With strut bar?

- Any chance the Abarth version comes with double wishbones suspensions, like Michael's F1 Ferrari?

 

Alternatively, the other manual route for me is the Punto HGT, but that will mean I have to take a hit on the power rating, having to downgrade to only 130+ bhp. Do you have the 0-100 time for the HGT? I understand its pretty light <1,200 kg ... so may be quick, but crash safety would also be an issue. Any NCAP ratings for either the Stilo or Punto? Anywhere near 5-star rating?

 

What items will be locally-fitted (vs factory fitted - I'd prefer the latter)?

- Leather seats

- Hifi-radio HU

- Speakers

- Body kit

 

Lastly, what will the prices be?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice that you can give.

[Assassin]

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