Fiat Punto I (176, facelift 1997) 85 1.2 (86 hp)

Gasoline engine with 86 hp (63 kW) and 83 lb-ft (113 Nm), built 1997–1999, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Fiat Punto I (176, facelift 1997) has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

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Power86 hp (63 kW)
Torque83 lb-ft (113 Nm)
0–62 mph10.9 s
Top speed110 mph (177 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version85 1.2 (86 hp)
Engine code176B9000
Displacement1.2 L (1,242 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-2
Bore70.8 mm
Stroke78.9 mm
Engine oil capacity4.0 qt (3.75 l)

Performance

Power86 hp (63 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque83 lb-ft (113 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)10.9 s
Top speed110 mph (177 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City25 mpg (9.3 l/100 km)
Highway35 mpg (6.7 l/100 km)
Fuel tank12.4 gal (47 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length148.4 in (3,770 mm)
Width64.0 in (1,625 mm)
Height57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Curb weight1,984 lb (900 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,064 lb (1,390 kg)
Cargo volume9.7 cu ft (275 l)
Drag coefficient0.31

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut
Tires165/65 R14

What to check on a Fiat Punto with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Fiat Punto I (176, facelift 1997) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
55 1.1 (54 hp)Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
60 TD 1.7 (63 hp)Diesel63 hp (46 kW)
70 TD 1.7 (70 hp)Diesel70 hp (51 kW)
75 1.2 (73 hp)Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
GT 1.4 Turbo (131 hp)Gasoline131 hp (96 kW)

← All Fiat Punto I (176, facelift 1997) engines

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