"Heritage" is the element
that distinguishes the Frankfurt IAA-bound special
Abarth Punto "SuperSport" series, typified by a Grigio
Campovolo two-tone livery enriched with a special matte
black paintwork for the bonnet and roof, which
interprets in its design an element in the past used on
the racing cars to prevent the light reflections.
The exterior of the car
is further enhanced by "supersport" graphics on the side
panel and on the tailgate and by matt black mirror
covers. The same colour also distinguishes the 18" alloy
rims with dedicated Abarth esseesse design with red
calipers and hub cap.
Powered by a 1.4 Multiair
engine that develops 180 HP (132 kW) at 5,750 rpm and
with 270 Nm of maximum torque at 2,500 rpm, the Abarth
Punto "SuperSport" reaches a top speed of more than 216
km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5
seconds.
Further contributions to
performance come from the modified suspension and safety
(some of the features of the "Esseesse Abarth Koni"
kit), as well as the adoption of floating, perforated
and self-ventilated front disc brakes with oversized
four-piston red brake calipers, perforated rear disc
brakes, high performance front brake pads, front and
rear Koni shock absorbers with FSD (Frequency Selective
Dumping) valve and specially lowered springs. The
exhaust pipe oversized in the centre segment is also
taken from the "esseesse" kit.
Inside, this special
Abarth Punto supersport features "Abarth Corsa by Sabelt"
black leather seats, with red and yellow stitchings and
gloss black backrest (homologated and lightened in
keeping with the car's racing spirit) and an Abarth
Blue&MeTM MAP satellite navigation unit with a
telemetric function developed in conjunction with
Magneti Marelli. Enriching the interiors are the
laser-treated aluminium kick plate with special "supersport"
graphics, the stainless steel pedals with Abarth brand,
and the leather steering wheel with double red and
yellow stitching, just like the seats and the sporty
Jaeger driving instruments.
