Fiat Punto I (176, facelift 1997) (1997–1999)

The Fiat Punto I (176, facelift 1997) was offered with 6 engine versions (4 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 54 to 131 hp, built 1997–1999.

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Production years1997–1999
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length148.0 in (3,760 mm) – 148.4 in (3,770 mm)
Width64.0 in (1,625 mm)
Height57.5 in (1,460 mm) – 56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Cargo volume9.7 cu ft (275 l)
Fuel tank12.4 gal (47 l)

All Fiat Punto I (176, facelift 1997) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
55 1.1 (54 hp)1997–1999Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)63 lb-ft (85 Nm)16 s93 mph (150 km/h)Front-wheel drive
60 TD 1.7 (63 hp)1997–1999Diesel63 hp (46 kW)87 lb-ft (118 Nm)16.8 s96 mph (155 km/h)Front-wheel drive
70 TD 1.7 (70 hp)1997–1999Diesel70 hp (51 kW)99 lb-ft (134 Nm)14.8 s101 mph (163 km/h)Front-wheel drive
75 1.2 (73 hp)1997–1999Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)78 lb-ft (106 Nm)12 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
85 1.2 (86 hp)1997–1999Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)83 lb-ft (113 Nm)10.9 s110 mph (177 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GT 1.4 Turbo (131 hp)1997–1999Gasoline131 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)7.9 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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